Rosh Hashanah Dinner Ideas

Get ready to impress your family with a fabulous Rosh Hashanah dinner! At Bee Inspired, we know that the key to a memorable meal is starting with honey. That's right, honey! And let me tell you, it sets the tone for a sweet and special gathering.

I am a busy bee

As someone with a busy work schedule, I understand the importance of having a solid plan in place. That's why I'm excited to share my top Rosh Hashanah dinner ideas with you. Trust me, these recipes and tips will help you shine in the kitchen and create an unforgettable feast for your loved ones.

So let's dive in together and make this year's Rosh Hashanah dinner one for the books. Get ready to impress, inspire, and celebrate the holiday with delicious dishes and heartfelt moments. Are you ready? Let's get cooking!

I am so busy every day with work that I sometimes forget that there is this lovely life outside where the family gathers and breaks bread together and talks and laughs and prays and celebrates. Sometimes coming with ideas for dinner isn't easy with all the things that life offers up.

Set the table with the season in mind

I will admit that I am a little over the top with setting the table. If the weather cooperates, I do this dinner outside and everyone really loves that. No matter what, each place setting includes one of our sweet honey party favors for our family to enjoy the week that follows the holiday.

rosh hashanah dinner table with honey party favor

How to Make Rosh Hashanah Dinner

Following is my Rosh Hashanah Dinner Plan. Please note: when I use recipes from others, I always modify as necessary to observe dietary law. I omit anything with milk. (It's convenient because I omit most things with milk from our diet anyway).

Shopping

Bring home honey from Bee Inspired
Order floral centerpiece a week ahead
Order all meats from the butcher at least 3 weeks ahead

Butcher

Pick up Turkey and rib roast
Pluck bird and clean well
Make sure rib roast is cradled
Chicken Fat

Bakery

Round Challah with raisins
Plain Round Challah

Grocery

Fresh squeezed OJ
Organic Flour
Organic sugar
Almond and coconut milk
Baking powder
Baking soda
Vanilla
Eggs
Salt
Organic canola oil
Cinnamon
Lemons
6 Green and 6 Fuji apples
Tomatoes (heirloom)
Cucumbers
6 Garlic heads
Fresh Ginger Root
6 Onions (red and sweet)
Scallions
Parsley and sage
Kosher chicken broth
Bone Broth
Parsnips
2 hearts of Celery
4 bunches of Carrots
Broccoli
3 bags of Brussel Sprouts
6 Organic Potatoes (regular and sweet)
Mushrooms
Kasha (buckwheat groats)

To Do

Get the table ready, take out:
Table cloth and napkins
Crystal glasses for wine and water
Serving platters for meat, veggies, apples, and honey
Clean silverware and platters

The Day Before

Make Kasha Stuffing
Pick up meats from butcher
Don't forget the honey
Pull out dishes, etc. set table
Make The Best Jewish Apple Cake

The Day Of

At noon to pull out meat and turkey, get to room temp
Preheat ovens
Stuff and prep turkey
Prep salads and veggies mid-day
Cut and prep Brussel sprouts
Steam broccoli 8 minutes before serving
Turkey and meat go in by 2 pm
Brussel Sprouts go in at 4 pm for 45 minutes

Recipe Ideas for Rosh Hashanah

Here are some of my favorite recipes for our Rosh Hashanah dinner. We have a big family, so there is always so much food to make. But, the more, the merrier! These recipes are so good that you won't just want to save them for special events...a long weekend, a stressful day at work, or rainy evening all call for some good comfort food.

This Rib Roast is savory and big enough to feed a family! Enjoy it with your favorite roast vegetables and crusty bread.

You can also consider the Slow Cooker Brisket if your family prefers Brisket for the holiday, it is a traditional dish.

The Roast Turkey is perfect for your guests who don't eat red meat...but it's so good, you'll all want a piece.

Not normally a fan of brussel sprouts? You will be once you try these! Top with vegan shredded cheese for a Kosher-friendly addition to your meal.

Colorful Honey Mustard Roasted Carrots are always a crowd-pleaser at holiday gatherings, and so easy to make. A trip to Whole Foods always offers heirloom carrots.

Our Tomato Salad is bright and colorful and is a perfect way to use up late-summer tomatoes. Mix in other fresh veggies, like onion and herbs, for a special twist on this simple side.

Don't forget to breathe, and enjoy yourself.

And when you are looking for appropriate dessert ideas for Rosh Hashanah, I say keep it simple. Grilled fruit topped with honey, or a simple bowl of berries drizzled with honey. OR if you have time to bake, the day before, knock yourself out and Make The Best Jewish Apple Cake. It's spectacular.

L'shana Tova!