Rosh Hashana Simanim “Tapas”-Style Menu Plan

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Mara Strom

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...]

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Delicious Rosh Hashana Side Dish Recipes

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Mara Strom

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...]

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36 Apple Recipes for Rosh Hashana

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Mara Strom

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...]

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Rosh Hashana Slow Cooker Recipe | Coffee Braised Pot Roast

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Mara Strom

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...]

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Honey Mustard Salmon

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Mara Strom

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...]

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How to Make a Simple Round Apple Challah for Rosh Hashana

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Mara Strom

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...]

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Best Kosher Brisket Recipe (Coca-Cola Brisket)

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Mara Strom

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...]

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Planning for the Chagim, Part 4: RH Post Mortem. With recipes!

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Mara Strom

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...]

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Greek Rodanchos, AKA Pumpkin Strudel

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Mara Strom

Since Rosh Hashana is less than a week away, I thought I'd share one of my favorite all time Yom Tov recipes with you: Greek Rodanchos, aka Pumpkin Strudel. I like to serve this for Rosh Hashana since pumpkin is a gourd, which is one of the simanim. … [Read more...]

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KOAB Recipe Exchange, Week 5: Challah Recipes

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Mara Strom

When we moved back to the U.S. from Israel, we had to learn to make our own challot, since gone were the days of picking up a challah for 10 NIS at the corner makolet (mini-market). My husband took on the baking job enthusiastically and tried out … [Read more...]

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