9 Best Recipes for Rosh Hashanah

Recipes to inspire your celebratory meal.

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Coco Morante
Coco Morante
Coco Morante
Coco began developing recipes for Simply Recipes in 2016 and is the author of five cookbooks. She is an industry expert on Instant Pot cooking.
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Updated November 10, 2024
Coco Morante
Sheet Pan Honey Roasted Chicken Thighs with Baby Potatoes, Apples, Shallots, and Thyme

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

Traditionally, foods served on Rosh Hashanah are meant to symbolize the sweetness, hope, and possibility that comes with the start of a new year. Apples and honey and a round, often raisin-studded challah are non-negotiables on the holiday table. Dried fruits and honey are often incorporated into other dishes as well, suffusing their sweetness and symbolic meaning into a dinner enjoyed with family and friends. Here are some recipes to inspire your celebratory meal! 

If you keep kosher, please note that there are both dairy and meat dishes included in this lineup. Choose whichever category you prefer when putting together your meal.

  • Homemade Challah

    sliced challah on cutting board

    Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

    My challah recipe includes 1/4 honey, giving it a subtle sweetness that hits just right on Rosh Hashanah. Shape the dough into a round and add some rainbow sprinkles on top, if you please.

  • Honey Mustard Baked Salmon

    Baked Honey Mustard Salmon on a white platter
    Elise Bauer

    “W​​hen baked salmon fillets come out of the oven they should still be just a little bit rare in the center. They'll continue to cook in the residual heat and be perfect when you go to eat them.” —Elise

  • Whipped Feta with Figs, Pistachio, and Honey

    Whipped feta with figs, nuts, and honey in a bowl.
    Karishma Pradhan

    “This creamy, salty feta dip with sweet figs, honey, and crunchy pistachios is as pretty as it is tasty.” —Karishma Pradhan, Simply Recipes Contributor

  • Roasted Beets with Balsamic Glaze

    Roasted Beets with Balsamic Glaze
    Elise Bauer

    “The orange zest and balsamic glaze? Double wow. Like orange-y beet-y balsamic-y fireworks in your mouth. These beets are addictive. Pace yourself.”  —Elise

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  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Balsamic Glaze

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate-Balsamic Glaze
    Lisa Lin

    “Sprinkle some fresh pomegranate arils over the finished Brussels sprouts and you have a beautiful side dish for your holiday table!” —Lisa Lin, Simply Recipes Contributor

  • Easy Homemade Hummus

    You can easily make hummus at home
    Elise Bauer

    “If you have extra time and you want to make hummus that is extra creamy, peel the membranes off the cooked chickpeas before you purée them.” —Elise

  • Honey Apple Cider Glazed Salmon

    Apple Cider Honey Glazed Salmon
    Elise Bauer

    “A lovely way to prepare salmon is with a simple glaze made with honey and apple cider. You might think that this honey glazed salmon combination would make the dish too sweet, but it just adds a delicious caramelized flavor to the fish.” —Elise

  • Cardamom Honey Chicken

    Cardamom Honey Chicken
    Sally Vargas

    “Roast chicken marinated first in honey, sherry, cardamom, and pepper, then browned on the stovetop and baked to doneness in the oven.” —Elise

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  • Beet “Hummus”

    Beet Hummus
    Elise Bauer

    “The ingredients are beets, tahini, garlic, lemon, cumin, and salt and pepper. Unlike traditional hummus, are no chickpeas in this recipe. Many thanks to neighbor, pastry chef, and friend Evie Lieb, for sharing this terrific recipe with us.” —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder

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