It’s only right to enjoy the abundance of fresh, juicy summer produce outside in the sunshine, so we’ve rounded up seven of our favorite Jewish recipes to eat al fresco. Whether in a park, on the beach or just in your backyard, a picnic makes everything more delicious, and we have something for every taste.
For the sophisticated picnic-er, our Lower East Side-inspired breakfast tart is chic, buttery perfection, and our gluten-free chocolate chip coffee cake will have everyone asking for seconds.
Love our planet and hate single-use plastic? No worries! Whip up an epic sandwich with homemade Israeli-style turkey pastrami; tuck into a flaky, cheesy Sephardi hand pie; and satisfy your sweet tooth with strawberry and cream rugelach.
Please be sure to rate and review any recipes you make! We love to hear from you, and it helps us reach more readers and grow our community.
Keep the kitchen humming and the recipes coming. Your support ensures The Nosher remains a free resource for everyone in our community seeking a taste of home or a new tradition. Donate today to keep Jewish food accessible to all.
Strawberry and Cream Rugelach
Rugelach, but make them summer.
Lower East Side Breakfast Tart
All the flavors of a bagel in a rich, sophisticated tart.
Cheese and Spinach Bulemas
These Sephardic pastries are crispy, savory, cheesy heaven. Picnic bonus: You can eat them with your hands.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
A chocolatey crowd-pleaser that everyone can enjoy.
Everything Bagel Pasta Salad
Every al fresco feast needs a pasta salad, and this one has everything: Creaminess, crunch and the world’s best seasoning.
Tabbouleh
The perfect summer salad, best eaten outdoors.
Israeli-Style Homemade Turkey Pastrami
So much better than the processed stuff, and surprisingly easy to make! Stick it in your sandwich with a thick slab of heirloom tomato and some mayo.
2