Rosh Hashanah Recipes for Your Holiday Feast Entertaining

A Jewish New Year' s Feast

Traditional recipes for a sweet Rosh Hashanah celebration

Istock Celebrate a sweet New Year with foods that are infused with apples, pomegranates and honey. Each year, generations of families come together to celebrate Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish New Year — one of the most important occasions on the Jewish calendar. The holiday meal is an important part of this observance, featuring symbolic foods and beloved dishes from a variety of regional traditions. The typical Rosh Hashanah meal includes sweet tastes, such as apples and honey, symbolizing hopes for a sweet new year. Other dishes on the menu might include a roast chicken or braised brisket, dried fruits, sweet carrots, pomegranates, honey or apple cake, and round loaves of challah. Here are some great recipes for dishes you might want to put on your holiday table: This dish works well as a main dish or divide into smaller portions and serve as a first course.
Garnish the plate with pomegranates for an extra splach of color on your holiday table. This easy-to-cook dish can be a feast for two or easily adapted for a big crowd. Pomegranate molasses and honey make this side dish the perfect addition to your holiday table. Radishes become sweet and tender when roasted in a hot oven. This delicious dessert gets a double hit of apple flavor from both the apple cider and plenty of sliced tart apples. Featured AARP Member Benefits See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Magazines & Resources offers > See more Restaurants offers > See more Vision Benefits offers > Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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