Rosh Hashanah is the time to gather around the table with our loved ones and take the time to connect, reflect on the year, and appreciate a delicious festive meal.
Trust us, we know how stressful it can be to build that perfect Holiday menu guaranteed to satisfy every guest at your dinner table. So, we put together a list of some of our favorites for a perfect Rosh Hashanah feast.
Sides & Salads
Moroccan Carrot Salad
This colorful carrot salad is a beautiful addition to your Rosh Hashanah spread. The carrots are pleasantly sweet and lightly spiced with Harissa and Ras El Hanout.
Matbucha Braised Green Beans
In America, green beans are a nonnegotiable on many families’ Thanksgiving tables; on Rosh Hashanah, green beans (or string beans) are also a significant part of the menu. Beans (or the seeds in the pods) symbolize all the good deeds we’re wishing for in the new year.
Photo by Maria Midoes
Tanzeya
Tanzeya is a Rosh Hashanah staple at Ron’s house. It’s a chutney-like dish made with a variety of dried fruits (typically figs, apricots, prunes, and raisins) cooked with sugar syrup and mixed with caramelized onions. Enjoy it served over rice or couscous.
Cumin-Maple Roasted Delicata Squash with Harissa Chickpeas and Lime Yoghurt
This recipe by Hetty McKinnon is layered with lots of flavor - sweetness from the squash and maple, zesty/citrusy yogurt, and a balanced touch of heat from Harissa.
Showstopping Mains
Slow Cooked Brisket, Apricots & Harissa
This dish is guaranteed to be front & center of your Rosh Hashanah table. This brisket is so juicy and luscious, that the meat almost melts in the mouth. There is also that deep richness from Harissa and intriguing notes of sweetness from the apricots… It’s a winner all around.
Photo by Maria Midoes
Braised Chicken w/ Olives and Harissa
This braised chicken is guaranteed to please a crowd. It’s a delicious and satisfying recipe that does not require you to spend hours hovering over the stove. (cause we can’t waste any time in our Holiday Prep) Bonus point: this recipe is very flexible, play around with add-ins and spices as you wish.
Braised Lamb-Stuffed Artichoke Hearts
This unique dish is worth the effort - rich, succulent, with exquisite flavors from Baharat. Serve it at your Rosh Hashanah dinner and you’re guaranteed to be getting compliments all night long.
Photo by Maria Midoes
Photo by Maria Midoes
Moroccan Fish in Tomato Sauce
When tender fish is cooked in a rich, spiced tomato sauce and fresh herbs, the result is beyond perfection. Serve it with a thick slice of bread to soak up all the tomato-ey deliciousness.
Rice, Herbs and Harissa-Stuffed Onions
Spiced with harissa and herbs and baked to golden, tender perfection, these stuffed onions are so easy to make, and oh, so satisfying. And did we mention, that they look absolutely stunning? The perfect centerpiece on your holiday dinner table.
Photo by Maria Midoes
Photo by Maria Midoes
Matbucha Halibut topped with Raisins, Capers, Olives, And Pine Nuts
This dish takes minimal effort and rewards in maximum bright colors and flavors -guaranteed to be talked about way after your dinner festivities.
Sweets for a Sweet New Year
Duvshanit (honey cookies)
These cookies are soft, and chewy, with a uniquely floral honey taste. Serve them with a glass of mint tea for the sweet end of your Rosh Hashanah dinner.
Honey Cake
Honey cake is a traditional Rosh Hashanah treat because honey symbolizes our wishes for a sweet year ahead. This recipe is perfectly moist with a warm touch of spice from Ras El Hanout & Kafe Hawaij.
Photo by Hetty McKinnon
Photo by Maria Midoes