Jewish recipes are the heart of every Jewish holiday celebration. There’s a special dish (or five!) for every occasion, from the high holidays to Shabbat dinners! Here you’ll find classics like latkes, honey cake, brisket, chopped liver, matzoh fattoush, Israeli salad, matzo toffee, and sufganiyot or Jelly donuts for Hanukkah.
When you’re looking for traditional Jewish holiday recipes for Hanukkah, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, and more, I’ve got them here. Whether you’re looking to recreate the traditional Jewish recipes for the holidays or just the delicious Jewish foods you grew up with, you’ll find plenty to keep your belly full here.
Kreplach are tender dumplings plump with meat or vegetable fillings and served either in broth or fried with applesauce or sour cream (for the vegetarian versions!) for dipping. This recipe … Read more
This easy honey cake for Rosh Hashanah is perfect—beautifully moist in the center, crisp around the edge, and full of rich, sweet honey flavor.
Instant Pot Falafel is one the recipes that makes my Instant Pot worth every penny and every inch of storage space in my small kitchen. The best Falafel starts with … Read more
Check out these recipes for Rosh Hashanah! Planning for Rosh Hashana? Here are more than 55 great recipes to celebrate the Jewish New Year. Apples dipped in honey—and Honey Cake—are … Read more
Whipped Feta Spread is a new favorite appetizer. The tangy, salty, creamy dip with a punch of garlic and fresh dill is delicious scooped up with pita chips or raw … Read more
Hamentashen are crunchy, crumbly, just sweet enough triangle shaped cookies with a center filled with sweet poppy seed or fruit fillings. They’re a popular treat on the Jewish holiday of … Read more
This beef brisket recipe shows up on my table for just about every Jewish holiday, especially Hanukkah and Passover. To me it is the perfect Jewish holiday food—it’s inspired by … Read more
I’ve finally nailed an easy latke recipe. These homemade potato latkes are crispy and delicious. Best of all, this recipe lets you feed a hungry crowd while still having time … Read more
Lamb kofta kebabs are wildly popular in my house. The aroma of ground lamb mixed with lots of fresh herbs, Middle Eastern spices, and garlic searing on the grill or grill pan is always welcome.
I like to serve my lamb kofta (also sometimes called lamb kefta) with hummus, tzatziki, rice or pita bread, and either harissa or chermoula. A tomato and cucumber salad is a refreshing side, as well.
“What am I, chopped liver?” Such an odd colloquialism. The implication, at first glance, being that it is forgettable, not worthy of notice, insignificant. But when it is good, it … Read more