Every seder looks different – each family’s unique traditions are what make their holiday dinner special. Of course, a crucial part of the seder is Shulchan Orech: the meal. Longed for by the kids throughout the seemingly endless stretch of magid, the meal bridges tradition and modern day Judaism (see the Conservative ruling on kitneyot). Here are some of Nu Magazine staff member’s favourites from their seder to inspire your Passover meals (all of which happen to be from our much loved Bubbies)!
Sophie and Faye’s Bubby Pia’s Pickled Salmon
I associate Pesach with by Bubby's pickled salmon. Kept in Ziplocs in her fridge and made far in advance, this salmon (along with her brisket, and many other prepared dishes) is one of the highlights of the seder – if an acquired, Jewish taste.
Ingredients
1 pound of salmon, cut into fillets or steaks
2 Spanish onions, slides
2 cups of white vinegar
1 cup of granulated sugar
1 jar chili sauce
2 tablespoons pickling spices
1 tablespoon of oil
Process
1. Place the salmon in a large pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Remove the salmon using a slotted spoon or spatula.
2. In a large glass dish, arrange the salmon and the onions in layers.
3. In a bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, chili sauce, pickling and onions. spices and oil. Use this mixture to cover the layered salmon
4. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days before serving.
Tani’s Bubbe Gloria’s Matzah Brie French Toast
When my siblings and I were growing up, it was always a very big treat to be able to have French toast at our grandparents because our parents very rarely made it. And so having the Passover matzah bride was like a double exceptional chance because that was never ever made it home. It was only ever made by our Bubby.
Ingredients
1 sheet of matzo
½ cup of milk
1 egg
Salt and pepper to taste!
Process
Break the matzo into a bowl
Pour the milk and let the matzo soak for 5 to 10 minutes
Add spices
Beat in egg and mix
Microwave!
Ariella’s Bubby Flo’s Matzoh Bagels
Every year upon arrival to our Sader, Bubby Flo comes carrying one of my favourite parts- the matzoh bagels that will be enjoyed both during shulchan orech and the following morning for breakfast.
Ingredients
⅔ cup water
⅓ cup of oil
¼ teaspoon of salt
2 ½ tablespoons of sugar
1 cup Matzoh meal
4 eggs
Process
Mix the water, oil, salt, and sugar and microwave for 3 minutes
While the mixture is still very hot, mix in the matzo meal. Once slightly cooled and incorporated well, mix in the eggs with an electric mixed
Line two tablespoons on a baking sheet. Dip your finger in oil and use it to poke holes in the batter
Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes
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