Jewish Recipes

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.

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Lamb Kofta Kebabs with Fresh Herbs

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 … Read more

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How to Make Smoked Salmon

Smoked Salmon is a really easy starter recipe for anyone new to smoking foods. This recipe is so simple that it is hard to even call it a recipe. The … Read more

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Lemon Coconut Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons are a guilty pleasure for me because I am a serious coconut lover. These Lemon Coconut Macaroons totally hit the spot because they are chewy, sweet, and full … Read more

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Honey Cookies with Orange and Cinnamon

Honey Cookies, scented with cinnamon and orange zest, are soft, a little chewy, and with a slight crispness on the edges. These Jewish cookies are made with honey, brown sugar, … Read more

Borekas with Savory Beef Filling

Borekas are delicious pastry packets with assorted fillings. They’re like little packets of heaven. These borekas contain a savory mix of ground beef, onions, and pine nuts. These flaky pastries … Read more

Beef Brisket with Dried Fruit and Spices

This beef brisket recipe shows up on my table for just about every Jewish holiday, especially Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, and Passover. To me a great beef brisket like this one … Read more

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Best Orange Passover Sponge Cake

This Orange Passover Sponge Cake recipe is one of those rare Passover desserts that I’d eat any time of year. Citrusy, bright, and flour-free, it is also the perfect dessert … Read more

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Easy Kreplach Recipe with Beef Filling

Kreplach are tender dumplings plump with meat or vegetable fillings. They are served either in broth or fried with applesauce or sour cream (for the vegetarian versions!) for dipping. This … Read more

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Best Rosh Hashanah Honey Cake

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.

Quick and Easy Instant Pot Falafel

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