Easter brunch. Passover sedar. A backyard gathering just because the sun’s finally out. Whatever you’re celebrating this season, we’re firm believers that the food should be anything but forgettable ✨ And that’s where these recipes come in.
We’ve rounded up 10 of our favorite springy savory & sweet recipes (plus a few bevvys), all featuring Spicewalla’s chef-loved blends for maximum flavour and minimum fuss.
These recipes hit the sweet spot between traditional and totally new. Whether you’re hosting a crowd, contributing to a potluck, or just in it for the leftovers, you’ll find something here that sparks a little seasonal joy for everyone around your table 🌶
10 Bright, Bold Recipes for Easter, Passover & Spring Gatherings
Whether you lean traditional or are looking to shake things up, these dishes add a little something extra to your holiday table.
We’re talking layered flavour, spring produce, and a couple of nostalgic favourites with a cheeky twist. These recipes are flexible, shareable, and designed to make you look like the person who totally has it together—even if you’re frantically zesting citrus in your nicest shirt. Let this be your guide to a more flavourful, more festive spring.
SAVORY
Tandoori Masala Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs, but make them bold 💥 This recipe gives the classic appetizer a serious upgrade with a hit of Spicewalla’s Tandoori Masala—bringing smoky, tangy, and just-spicy-enough flavour to every bite.
Perfect for spring gatherings, holiday spreads, or anytime you want to impress without the stress! These vibrant deviled eggs are easy to prep and impossible to ignore. A simple, flavour-packed upgrade to your deviled egg game ✨
Not Your Bubbe's Matzo Ball Soup
This ain’t your Bubbe’s matzo ball soup—and we’re not sorry about it.
We skipped the all-day simmer in favor of a few delicious cheats (store-bought bone broth, rotisserie chicken, and bouillon in the matzo balls - don’t judge us).
Add loads of garlic, ginger, and turmeric, and boom: rich, golden broth, fluffy, savory matzo balls, and not a guilt trip in sight. Perfect for Passover...or anytime your soul needs a hug in a bowl 🤗
Charred Carrots w/ Maple Cardamom Glaze
Sweet, smoky, and just a little fancy! These charred carrots get a glow-up with a maple-cardamom glaze that’s warm, fragrant, and wildly flavourful.
Whether you’re hosting your loved ones or just trying to get someone to eat a vegetable—this easy side dish delivers big on both looks and taste. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s your new go-to for impressing guests without breaking a sweat!
Garlic & Herb Spring Veg Pot Pie
Celebrate spring with this comforting, veggie-packed pot pie topped with fluffy, golden Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit Buttermilk Biscuits.
Easy to make, packed with flavour, and perfect for Easter brunch or a weeknight family meal, this recipe brings together the best of Southern biscuits and fresh spring produce in one craveable dish.
Fennel Rubbed Salmon
After a season of indulgent sweets and savory treats it feels good to lighten up a little. This dish features a zesty fennel rubbed salmon with a tangy coriander yogurt and a fresh, crunchy fennel salad.
Grilled Modena Lamb Shoulder Chops
For a simple, delicious, and quick dinner (maybe even an Easter or Passover feast?), we've got a recipe for the best lamb chops you'll ever taste.
While spiral ham and rack of lamb are the traditional Easter entrees, we're serving up lamb chops this year (and for a less expensive lamb option, try lamb shoulder chops!). They're just as tasty, offering the same rich flavor, yet easier to grill than a rack of lamb, without the fear of overcooking the meat.
This dish is perfect for springtime, so fire up the grill and enjoy the fresh air, set out your most beautiful arrangement of prized tulips, and gather your friends and family around the table.
SWEET
Cherry Shortcakes with Lavender Cream
Who says strawberries get to have all the fun? 🍓
This recipe features sweet, dark cherries to pair with these perfectly tangy and flaky shortcakes. To make this dessert the most extra, we made a lavender whipped cream to serve with it. Talk about the cherry on top!
Chai Matzo Brittle
It's Passover, and we've got matzo on the mind! Matzo or matzah is a Jewish unleavened bread that's crispy and cracker-like and serves as the perfect brittle-y base for melted chocolate, rich toffee, toasted almonds, and flaky coconut.
Our Chai Masala blend brings a warming sensation to this candy-like snack, as flavours of ginger, cinnamon, & green cardamom tickle your tongue. Easy to assemble and even easier to devour, you'll want to make this recipe over and over again.
DRINKS
Edna Lewis Mint Julep
Edna Lewis was a true icon, both in and out of the kitchen. It's no surprise that the signature drink at her 80th birthday party was the iconic mint julep, a classic American cocktail that packs a punch.
In honor of Edna, the Spicewalla team recreated a few of her favorite things, like her buttermilk biscuits with strawberry preserves, and of course, her boozy beverage of choice---the mint julep.
Pineapple Turmeric Agua Fresca
Earthy and spicy turmeric is the perfect match for juicy pineapple and zippy ginger. Not only is it a flavor party, but it's beaming with health benefits! This spirit-free cocktail is loaded with antioxidants, vitamin C, and even contains anti-inflammatory properties.
The multi-faceted turmeric is an important part of Ayurvedic medicine, an ancient Indian system of natural healing that is widely practiced today! Enjoy this drink just as it is, or if you're feeling frisky---a little tequila never hurts.