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How to make a Rosh Hashanah dinner?

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time for reflection and family celebration. The holiday meal is filled with symbolic foods that reflect hopes for sweetness, prosperity, and renewal. Preparing a Rosh Hashanah dinner can seem like a daunting task, but with the right planning, it can be a deeply rewarding experience.

  • Total Time: 40 minute
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For Honey-Glazed Chicken:

  • 6 chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Matzo Ball Soup:

  • 1 cup matzo meal
  • 4 large eggs (beaten)
  • 1/4 cup chicken fat or oil
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chicken broth (for serving)

For Tzimmes:

  • 4 large carrots (sliced)
  • 2 large sweet potatoes (cubed)
  • 1/2 cup pitted prunes
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Honey-Glazed Chicken:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix honey, olive oil, garlic, and soy sauce.
  3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and place in a baking dish.
  4. Pour the honey mixture over the chicken, coating it well.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, basting halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.

Matzo Ball Soup:

  1. In a large bowl, mix matzo meal, beaten eggs, chicken fat (or oil), water, salt, and pepper.
  2. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes.
  3. Form the mixture into small balls and boil them in salted water for 20-25 minutes until they float to the surface.
  4. Serve the matzo balls in hot chicken broth.

Tzimmes:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine carrots, sweet potatoes, and prunes in a large baking dish.
  3. Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.

Notes

Creating a Rosh Hashanah dinner blends tradition, meaning, and family. With symbolic foods like apples and honey, challah, and pomegranates, the meal is more than just a feast it’s a celebration of hope for the new year. Don’t hesitate to incorporate modern touches like gluten-free or vegan alternatives to cater to today’s diverse dietary needs. To complete your meal with something sweet, consider baking Earl Grey Cookies or serving a Pumpkin Banana Loaf as a seasonal treat that aligns perfectly with the holiday’s themes.

  • Author: Lyli Mildiva
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour
  • Category: Main Course, Soup, Side Dish
  • Method: Baking, Boiling
  • Cuisine: Jewish, Holiday, Traditional
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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