The Best Rosh Hashanah Recipes to Celebrate the Jewish New Year
From savory roasts to sweet desserts, these are our most festive recipes for the holiday.
There’s no better way to usher in a happy, healthy new year than with a gathering of family and friends — and some delicious Rosh Hashanah recipes.
Traditional Rosh Hashanah foods include sweet fruits like raisins, apples and pomegranates (the numerous seeds of this fruit are said to connect to the many commandments of the Torah) and savory proteins like roast chicken or brisket. Side dishes like noodle kugel are a must, as are apples dipped in honey to symbolize a sweet New Year or round loaves of homemade challah to represent the unending cycle of life. Recipes that incorporate these traditional ingredients are also fair game, like apple-based desserts and dried fruit-studded meats or veggies.
The holiday takes place at the beginning of the month of Tishrei, which falls on the evening of Wednesday, October 2 this year. Because of the season, autumnal fare like butternut squash, carrots (which symbolize the desire for increased prosperity in the new year) and potato recipes are also welcome on a Rosh Hashanah table.
Find all of those recipes and more in this roundup of celebratory ideas. And if you’re looking to spoil your loved ones with some Rosh Hashanah gifts, we’ve got you covered. Here's to a great year ahead!
Roast Chicken with Shallots
The secret to a golden-brown bird? Spread the thyme-cumin oil under the skin before roasting.
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Tzimmes
Fresh orange juice and dried fruit give this side dish a sweet, tangy taste. It's the perfect contrast to a savory roast!
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Oven-Braised Brisket
Consider slicing this year's brisket super-thin to get more sauce in every bite. (The best part, IMO!)
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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Serve up some sweet-spicy Brussels sprouts that come together entirely in the air fryer. That means plenty of oven space for your roast!
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Matzo Ball Soup
Though not traditionally served during Rosh Hashanah, many Good Housekeeping staffers enjoy the savory, comforting soup at every Jewish holiday.
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Roasted Carrots and Red Onions
Add oomph to simple veggies with a vinaigrette drizzled on after roasting. Now that's holiday-worthy!
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Apple and Thyme Galettes
No time to make pie? Consider a galette instead, which features an equally buttery and delicious crust but requires half the effort. Just fold it over the fruit and bake!
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Vegan Apple Cake
Everyone, no matter their dietary restrictions, can grab a slice of this vegan and gluten-free cake.
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Thyme and Shallot Roasted Butternut Squash
A drizzle of maple syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness to earthy roasted squash.
Salmon Rillette
This crowd-pleasing starter features salmon in two ways: smoked and poached.
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Skillet Roasted Chicken
With beautifully roasted chicken and vegetables, this is a holiday-worthy feast made entirely in one skillet.
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Apple Fritters
There are chopped Granny smiths in the filling and apple cider in the dough for a crisp, double-apple delight.
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Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear and Onion
This sweet and savory side is hearty enough to be a vegetarian (or vegan!) main.
Roasted Salmon with Green Beans and Tomatoes
Keep the holiday simple with this 20-minute salmon and veggie dinner served with creamy Greek yogurt.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Trust us, you'll want to double the lemony tahini dressing to drizzle over leftovers all week.
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Orange-Ginger Roast Chicken with Fennel and Radicchio Salad
Citrusy roast chicken with a colorful radicchio salad makes a celebratory main.
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Spice-Roasted Carrots
Paprika, nutmeg and chopped pistachios spice up this traditional holiday side.
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Green Beans with Lemon Vinaigrette
The secret to great green beans? Don't overcook them! Be sure they still taste fresh and maintain a little bit of crunch.
Spice-Roasted Butternut Squash with Cider Vinaigrette
Apple cider, red wine vinegar and whole-grain mustard make a bright, punchy vinaigrette for sweet butternut squash.
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Spatchcock Chicken
Learn this simple technique to a perfectly cooked roast chicken — in a whole lot less time!
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Samantha (she/her) is the Senior Editor at Delish, where she edits the most-talked-about food news and features on the internet. In her previous role as Assistant Editor in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, she taste-tested hundreds of products and recipes (tough job!). A graduate of Fordham University, she considers the kitchen to be her happiest place.
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