Menu Ideas
What to Make This Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah starts Wednesday, and we're confronted with a question so old it might as well be part of the tradition -- what to make? But just because the predicament is age-old, doesn't mean the menu has to be.
Here are 12 fresh and festive ways to usher in the sweetness of the New Year -- from honey-kissed short ribs to the perfect applesauce cake.
Applesauce Cake with Caramel Glaze by merrill
Short Ribs with Beer and Buckwheat Honey by merrill
Sweet Potatoes Anna with Prunes by mrsp
Apples Baked in Cider by sally
Chicken with Figs, Wine, and Honey by eatboutique
Rustic French Honey Cake by thirschfeld
Savory Noodle Kugel by thirschfeld
Arugula, Pear, and Goat Cheese Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette by brigidc
Crispy Delicata Rings with Currant, Fennel, and Apple Relish by ChezSuzanne
The Perfect Apple Cake by Becky
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Comments (18)
over 1 year ago NanciKnits
This comment is directed to Kmucci- You replied as a follow up to my comment. I agree that the post was thoughtful and well done. Your response to mehowever, ignores the comments of the reader and was simply a defense of what is your obvious hard work. I LOVE Food52, but in this situation you missed the mark in a couple of ways. I respectfully let you know my opinion. Do your homework before you post and it will benefit both the website and it's readership. Wish you had responded rather than defended.
over 1 year ago PKR
Just a note that brisket is a common holiday dish because rather than a luxury item, it used to be a very cheap cut of meat and that's why it was popular with our 'peasant' ancestors. Having said that, there's nothing to say that it's a must have on every Rosh Hashana table.
Chag sameach
over 1 year ago ChefJune
That Applesauce Cake is so beautiful and appetizing. Wish I had not already made dessert for tomorrow night.
over 1 year ago Kristy Mucci
Kristy is the Associate Editor of Food52.
It's never too late for applesauce cake! It's a marvelous breakfast treat!
over 1 year ago latoscana
Folks,
The range of Jewish holiday traditions and preferences is joyously diverse. There are the obvious distinctions between Ashkenazi and Sephardic traditions, which are further delineated into culinary micro-customs based on country of origin, even at the level of the shtetl and family. Additionally, these are the cuisines of impoverished people - I am sure that for many of our ancestors, a brisket would have been an unheard of luxury. In the US, the plentiful table has provided us with options unimaginable in the past. And inventive cooks have adapted their recipes to local customs, incorporating pecans in the southern states and chiles in the western areas. This year, why not try some new dishes along with your family favorites?
over 1 year ago NanciKnits
I've been checking your website for a week, looking for resipes for Roshashana. Next year, please post recipes a week before the holiday, not the day it begins. People need time to plan and shop. Yes, challah for the new year is in a round shape.
As far as speculating about the religious background of readers, you should do a little research into the food customs of Jews when planning a Jewish Holiday article and suggestions.
Food52 is still my favorite food website though.. L'Shana Tova.
over 1 year ago Kristy Mucci
Kristy is the Associate Editor of Food52.
This roundup was published on the 26th. If I'm not mistaken, the holiday started at sundown on the 28th. I think this post was very well done and thoughtfully put together given the tested and photographed recipes there were/are to choose from.
over 1 year ago CandaceKaru
I want to cook my way through this post! Everything looks amazing...especially the Shortribs. Can't wait to try them.
over 1 year ago latoscana
Sweet potatoes with prunes - perfect!
over 1 year ago BlueKaleRoad
Some terrific ideas for my menu this week!
over 1 year ago ChefsWife2
But not one brisket? Really?
over 1 year ago ChefJune
I wonder how many Jews are on staff at food52. Even one would know brisket is THE meat for Ashenazi Jews for Rosh Hashanah.
over 1 year ago Food52
This is from your friendly editors at Food52.
We don't see any reason to speculate about the religious backgrounds of our staff or anyone on the site. The reason we didn't include a brisket is simple: we don't yet have a photographed and tested recipe on Food52 -- but the short ribs recipe could easily be adapted to brisket (and would be delicious!). Likewise, the challah could be baked in a round shape during this time of the year.
over 1 year ago drbabs
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Gee. I'm Jewish and I didn't know about brisket or round challahs.
over 1 year ago ChefJune
Challah for Rosh Hashanah is traditionally baked in a round coil, a symbol of the continuum of life.
over 1 year ago jwlucas
That is one sexy little rugelach. Yum.
over 1 year ago BonEllen
I've made that ruggelach recipe, and it totally rocks!!
over 1 year ago EmilyC
Oh man, I always love these compilations but this one is amazing. Every single thing looks so delicious.