Photo Credits: Top Row – The Shiksa in the Kitchen, The Kosher Spoon; Middle Row – Martha Stewart, The Shiksa in the Kitchen, Kathryn Martinelli; Bottom Row – Joy of Kosher, Kosher Street, How Sweet It Is

We love celebrating traditions from around the world because it exposes us to new cultures through their food. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is just around the corner and, lucky for us, the holiday is food-filled with the eating of symbolic items to celebrate the good things to come in the new year. Certain ingredients are tied to specific well-wishes, which are often recited after that food is eaten. The main meal, enjoyed typically on the first night of the holiday (this year, it’s on Sunday, September 16th) has an abundance of apples, honey, dates, and pomegranate to symbolize a sweet new year.

This year, we want to help you re-invent your Rosh Hashanah dinner by sharing a collection of delicious and unique recipes that we’ve found, including the symbolic ingredients and inspired by the classics. We’ve organized them into two menus (one with fish & dairy, one with meat and no dairy), complete with appetizers, entrees, sides, desserts, and even a tasty cocktail to finish things off! And, there are a couple of extras down below to surprise and impress your guests. Enjoy and Happy New Year!

Fish & Dairy Menu (Milchig)

Meat and Dairy-Free Menu (Fleishich)