I have to be honest, I'm not doing my normal menu planning this year for the chagim. At least not for Rosh Hashana. We're just two and a half weeks in Israel, and at this point, I'm just trying to keep my head above water! Maybe by Sukkot, I'll be … [Read more...]
10 Delicious Rosh Hashana Dessert Recipes
Posted on September 20, 2016 by
Wondering what to make for dessert this Rosh Hashana? Wonder no more! Here are 10 amazing desserts, perfect for Rosh Hashana. And bonus, they're great for Sukkot, too. These are desserts I have made and personally recommend, desserts I am planning … [Read more...]
Rosh Hashana Simanim “Tapas”-Style Menu Plan
Posted on September 9, 2015 by
Okay, you guys, I got a CRAZY idea in my head -- but I'm super excited about it. I sure hope my family will love it and that it will become a new tradition! For Rosh Hashana dinner the second night*, I've decided that instead of having a third … [Read more...]
Delicious Rosh Hashana Side Dish Recipes
Posted on September 7, 2015 by
Not sure what side dishes you are going to make for Rosh Hashana this year? I hope that this post will help! I've scoured the web and here are the most interesting, mouth-watering and seasonally-inspired side dishes I found. Perfect for your New … [Read more...]
36 Apple Recipes for Rosh Hashana
Posted on September 3, 2015 by
Apples and honey are the ultimate Rosh Hashana tradition. But if you want to spice things up this yomtov, why not try one of these 36 mouth-watering apple recipes? I'm reprising this post two years ago, since it's still the best source I've got for … [Read more...]
Rosh Hashana Slow Cooker Recipe | Coffee Braised Pot Roast
Posted on September 12, 2012 by
PHOTO CREDIT Looking to make your life a little easier during this harried season of chagim? Slow cookers can save a lot of sanity, time, money and even heat in the kitchen. If you are leaving yours on, here's a fairly simple and … [Read more...]
Honey Mustard Salmon
Posted on September 5, 2012 by
Reading all of your wonderful comments on the Honey Basket Giveaway post (ends tonight at midnight), I was inspired to put together this Recipe Exchange. Here's how it's going to work - I'm going to share my honey mustard salmon recipe (it's so … [Read more...]
How to Make a Simple Round Apple Challah for Rosh Hashana
Posted on September 19, 2011 by
Last year, I shared my favorite apple challah recipe, which admittedly is a bit patchkied. But since Rosh Hashana only comes once a year, I figured it was worth it. Recently, though, a reader asked if I couldn't just make the dough in the bread … [Read more...]
Best Kosher Brisket Recipe (Coca-Cola Brisket)
Posted on January 28, 2011 by
As you know, the two secrets to a good (Jewish) brisket are low -- and slow. I cooked this one for about 5 hours last night on 300°. I let it cool overnight to let the fat get all congealed so I could scrape that part off. Then I sliced the … [Read more...]
Planning for the Chagim, Part 4: RH Post Mortem. With recipes!
Posted on September 15, 2010 by
How was your Rosh Hashana?! For us, it was lovely to be with family and friends, and the food I cooked (mostly) turned out really well, but I will say that I dearly miss one-day yom tov in Israel! Did you know that four out of the next five years … [Read more...]
