Rosh Hashanah 2014 Food Recipes & Dates: 5 Perfect Menu Additions to the Jewish New Year Celebration
L'Shanah Tovah Tikatevu (May you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a good year)! The Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah is set on this Thursday's sundown--and we list down five simple dishes every Jewish family would love for the holidays.
According to Chabad, the celebration falls on the first and second days of Tishrei. This year, the occasion begins on Thursday, Sept. 24 to 26. The Jewish calendar starts at sundown of the night beforehand and ends on the evening of the following day. This means the holiday begins on the sundown of Sept. 24 and ends at nightfall of Sept. 26.
Tracey Rich of Judaism 101 wrote that Rosh Hashanah literally means "head of the year" or "first of the year." The outlet further explained that the holiday was not directly written in the Bible. Rather, it was referred to as "Yom Ha-Zikkaron" (The Day of Remembrance) or "Yom Teruah" (The Day of the Sounding of the Shofar). See Leviticus 23:24-25.
Generally, it is both a solemn and happy occasion for the Jews. So for this very special day, here are five perfect recipes to prepare:
Challah I by Joan Callaway
Known as the traditional bread for Jewish Sabbath, this pastry requires simple ingredients. 8 cups of unbleached all-purpose flour, poppy seeds, dry yeast and honey are in the list. Begin by sprinkling yeast in a large bowl of barely warm water. Find out how this bread is made here.
Apple Glazed BBQ Chicken by Chavi Feldman
This is suggested for dinner. Two whole chickens, apple juice concentrate, brown sugar, hot pepper and fresh green apples serve around 10 - 12 persons--perfect for the family. Begin by preheating the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. See this fruity meat dish here.
Braised Brisket & Roots by Eating Well
This recipe makes use of 2 pounds flat, trimmed, first-cut brisket. A cup of dry vermouth or dry white wine is also added. This dish will also need oven preheating. A reviewer commented, "I made this for a pot luck Passover and it was a big hit. Easy to prepare, the spices made it very flavorful but not overpowering." See full recipe here.
Green Bean Beet and Pistachio Salad by Tori Avey
For those not into meat, try this salad. A pound of trimmed, young green beans, roasted peeled beets and pistachios create an interesting mix. See this vegan dish here.
Glazed Carrots with Orange and Ginger by Martha Stewart
Another simple dish that's practically meatless - two pounds of carrots will be the main ingredient. It comes with orange and ginger blend, finished by melting unsalted butter. Take a look right here.
Shanah Tovah!