The Jewish New Year is nearly here, which means it’s time to figure out what you’re going to eat. Many Sephardic Jews partake in a Rosh Hashanah seder before digging into a festive meal. And Jews from all backgrounds can enjoy the delectable flavors of Sephardic cooking. If you’re in need of inspiration, look no further.
We’ve compiled a list of recipes from Sephardic communities across Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East for you. Read on for 14 Sephardic entrees, sides and desserts to adorn your table and fill your stomach this Rosh Hashanah.
Tunisian Spicy Fish (Chraimeh)
This delicious stew is a stand-out entrée for the High Holidays.
Simanim Soup
This Spanish-Moroccan recipe is full of symbolic blessings for the new year.
Tfina Pkaila (Tunisian Stew)
A slow-cooked, spinach-based stew that’s packed full of flavor.
Pumpkin Jam
Flavored with vanilla, cinnamon and rose water, Tunisian pumpkin jam is sweet, fragrant and versatile.
Sephardic Jeweled Rosh Hashanah Rice
This sweet and fragrant rice blends Moroccan spices with pomegranate seeds.
Easy Ma’amoul Cookies
Jewish ma’amoul stands out in that it’s made with pure white flour instead of semolina.
Couscous with Seven Vegetables
A celebration of seasonal produce and the new year.
Sephardic Orange Chiffon Cake
This iconic cake has been made for generations by the Jews of Spain.
Sephardic Chicken Soup With Lemon and Egg Recipe (Sopa de Huevos y Limon)
This gently seasoned and comforting soup is traditionally how Turkish and Balkan Jews break their Yom Kippur fast. (Yes, this isn’t for Rosh Hashanah. But it’s still for the High Holidays!)
Syrian Leek Pancakes
An easy, tasty addition to your Rosh Hashanah table.
Syrup-Soaked Tishpishti
This semolina cake symbolizes wishes for a sweet new year and the fullness of life.
Priscilla Baroukh’s Pkaila
It can be served alone or over couscous!
One-Pot Jeweled Rice
This one-pot jeweled rice is fresh, vibrant and perfect for Rosh Hashanah.
Syrian Candied Gourd
Spaghetti squash is a more accessible alternative to gourd, but pumpkin, acorn squash or any winter gourd can be used.
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