With Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year beginning tomorrow night, I’ve compiled a few last minute menu ideas you can serve to family and friends this evening. Even if you aren’t Jewish, these recipes are sure to make your night special.
Food is an important aspect of Rosh Hashanah. Many of the foods served during this holiday are due to their symbolic meanings. Apples dipped in honey is a traditional snack as it symbolic of hopes and wishes for a sweet new year. Apples are also often associated with the sweet apple orchard fragrance of the Garden of Eden. Other foods that allude to prosperity and abundance include pomegranates (for their many seeds), fish (because of their ability to multiply), and round shaped Challah breads.
Rosh Hashanah doesn’t have the same food restrictions of Passover (gluten-free, no leavened bread, no dairy mixed with meats), so there is more ease in preparing menus and meals. Listed below are some ideas that I hope will help you out.
L’Shanah Tovah! (Happy New Year!)
Mains:
photo courtesy of Always Order Dessert
Latin Spice Roasted Chicken by Always Order Dessert
Sweet and Sour Brisket by OMG! Yummy
Honey Herb Roasted Chicken by The Shiksa
Gefilte Fish by Melanie Cooks
French Onion and Cranberry Braised Brisket by Eat More Drink More
Sides and Salads:
Photo courtesy of The Kosher Spoon
Pomegranate, Almond, and Raisin Couscous by The Kosher Spoon
Stewed Red Cabbage Salad by A Taste of Challah
Sweet Potato and Lentil Salad by Israeli Kitchen
Roasted Eggplant Dip by More Quiche, Please
Pumpkin Soup with Wine and Rosemary by Cooking Manager
Breads:
Photo courtesy of What Jew Wanna Eat
Cinnamon-Apple Stuffed Challah by What Jew Wanna Eat
No-Knead Round Challah by Happy Go Marni
Challah Braiding Tutorials by The Jewish Mom
“Apples and Honey” Challah by May I Have That Recipe
Desserts:
Photo Courtesy of Tales of an Overtime Cook
Honey Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting by Tales of an Overtime Cook
Honey-Glazed Apple Tart by Butter Me Up Brooklyn
Individual Pomegranate Tarts by Joy of Kosher
Rugelach by Crepes of Wrath
Mini Caramel Apples by Allyson Baker Design
Collage Photo Source: The Kosher Spoon Pomegranate Almond Raisin Couscous, Allyson Baker Design Mini Caramel Apples, Tales of an Overtime Cook Honey Cupcakes, Crepes of Wrath Rugelach, Israeli Kitchen Sweet Potato and Lentil Salad, A Taste of Challah Stewed Red Cabbage Salad, Always Order Dessert Latin Spice Roasted Chicken
