Ingredient Based Kosher Recipes

Poultry Based Kosher Recipes 

1. Meat (Basar)

Includes kosher land animals (those with split hooves and that chew cud) and kosher poultry.

Examples: Beef, lamb, goat, chicken, turkey.

Must be slaughtered and prepared according to kosher law.

Cannot be eaten with dairy.

Sub-categories:

Red meat recipes (beef, lamb, goat)

Poultry recipes (chicken, turkey, duck)

Meat + vegetable recipes

Meat + grain recipes

2. Dairy (Chalav)

Includes milk and milk products from kosher animals.

Examples: Cheese, yogurt, cream, butter.

Cannot be eaten with meat.

Sub-categories:

Cheese-based recipes

Milk & cream recipes (soups, desserts)

Yogurt-based dips or sauces

Dairy + grain recipes (mac & cheese, blintzes)

3. Pareve (Neutral)

Neither meat nor dairy → can be eaten with either.

Examples: Fish, eggs, fruit, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds.

Sub-categories:

Fish (only those with fins and scales; e.g., salmon, cod, tuna)

Eggs (from kosher birds, no blood spots)

Vegetables & Legumes (salads, soups, stews)

Grains & Pasta (bread, rice, couscous, noodles)

Fruits & Nuts (snacks, desserts, baked goods)

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4. Special Categories

Passover (Pesach) – recipes without chametz (leavened grain) and kitniyot (legumes, corn, rice – depending on tradition).

Holiday-specific – recipes tied to Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur (pre/post-fast meals), Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, Shabbat, etc.

Health-focused kosher – gluten-free, vegan kosher, low-carb kosher, etc.

Fusion or International kosher – kosher Italian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Asian, etc.

Ingredient Based Categories

🥩 Protein-Based Categories

Poultry based 

Chicken recipes (breast, thighs, wings, whole)

Turkey recipes (ground turkey, turkey breast)

Egg recipes (omelets, frittatas, quiches)

Animal based 

Beef recipes (ground beef, steak, brisket)

Lamb recipes

Seafood / Fish recipes (salmon, tuna, cod, tilapia)

Plant-based protein (tofu, tempeh, seitan, legumes)

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🥦 Vegetable-Based Categories

Leafy greens (spinach, kale, lettuce, Swiss chard)

Root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, beets, parsnips)

Cruciferous (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts)

Squash family (zucchini, pumpkin, butternut, acorn)

Peppers & nightshades (bell peppers, tomatoes, eggplant)

Onions & garlic (alliums)

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🌾 Grain & Starch Categories

Rice recipes (white, brown, wild, basmati, jasmine)

Pasta & noodles (Italian, Asian, gluten-free varieties)

Quinoa, couscous, bulgur

Bread-based (sandwiches, flatbreads, wraps, pizza)

Potatoes & sweet potatoes

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🫘 Legume & Bean Categories

Lentils (red, green, black)

Chickpeas / garbanzo beans

Black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans

Peas (split peas, green peas, snow peas)

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🧀 Dairy & Alternatives

Cheese-based recipes (mac & cheese, cheesy casseroles)

Milk / cream-based (soups, sauces, custards)

Yogurt-based (smoothies, dressings, dips)

Non-dairy alternatives (almond milk, oat milk, cashew cream)

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🍎 Fruit-Based Categories

Citrus (lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit)

Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

Tropical fruits (mango, pineapple, coconut, banana)

Stone fruits (peaches, cherries, plums, apricots)

Apples & pears

Dried fruit recipes (dates, figs, raisins)

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🌿 Herbs, Spices & Flavor-Based

Herb-centered (basil, cilantro, parsley, mint)

Spice-focused (cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, paprika)

Garlic & onion-heavy dishes

Sauce-driven (soy sauce, tahini, pesto, tomato sauce)

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🍫 Sweet & Dessert Categories

Chocolate-based (cakes, brownies, hot chocolate)

Nut-based (almond, peanut butter, walnut recipes)

Honey & maple syrup recipes

Fruit desserts (pies, cobblers, crisps)