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Below are links to 57 sides for your traditional Jewish Brisket dinner, organized by course and holiday (Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Hannukah).
As you prepare your menu, I invite you to listen to A Passover Episode from Challah Champ Marissa Wojcik and try her Jewish Brisket Recipe, crowdsourced from 7 Jewish grandmothers.
For American Ashkenazis, the centerpiece of so many traditional Jewish dinners is a delicious, tender brisket. If you're looking to create a menu for Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Hannukah, Shabbat, or any special event around your favorite brisket, I've got all the sides you need right here!
P.S. If you're new to traditional Jewish dinners, there's a Q&A below that explains concepts like Simanim, Kosher for Passover, why so many Matzah recipes, and other questions!
Jewish Brisket Recipe
(Crowdsourced by 7 Grandmothers!)
How To Use This List
- To make this list more readable, I separated it into courses: Appetizers, Soups, Proteins, Grains & Legumes, Potatoes, Fruits & Fruit Salads, Vegetable Dishes, Salads, Breads, and Desserts
- Every recipe is Kosher (if I missed something, please let me know!)
- However, not every recipe is Kosher for Passover. I've clearly indicated "yes" or "no" for each recipe.
- Every Jewish feast is associated with traditional - and often symbolic - ingredients or dishes. I've attempted to include all those traditional foods in this list. I've clearly indicated for which holiday a dish may be particularly suited.
- Lots of Q&A below if any of these terms or traditions are unfamiliar to you!
- Would love to hear if this helped you or if you have any suggestions! Always learning over here at The Storied Recipe!
Appetizers/Starters
Lox Deviled Eggs by Jamie Geller
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Sweet Stuffed Dates by Baltimore Jewish Living
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah
Garlic Confit 3 Ways by Jewish Moms and Crafters
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah
Spinach Keftes by Tori Avey
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah
Lisa's Stuffed Mushrooms by The Jewish Kitchen
Kosher for Passover: No
Apples & Honey Cheese Board by Aint Too Proud to Meg
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah
Gribenes (Fried Chicken Skins) by David Leite
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Passover
Soups
Sopa de Ajo (Garlic Soup) by Susan for The Storied Recipe
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Passover, Yom Kippour
Classic Matzo Ball Soup by Liz at The Lemon Bowl
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Passover
Jewish Egyptian Golden Potato Soup by The Nosher
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Sopa de Huevos y Limon by Sephardic Chicken Soup with Lemon and Egg
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Yom Kippour (Breaking the fast)
Borscht: Cold Beet, Cabbage, or Warm Beet with Meat by Aish.com
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Passover
Proteins to Complement Your Brisket (Chicken & Fish)
Honey Pomegranate Salmon by Kosher Everyday
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah
Honey Horseradish Roast Chicken by What Jew Wanna Eat
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Jewish Stuffed Cabbage by Mother Would Know
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Pomegranate Roasted Chicken by Tasting Table
Kosher for Passover: No
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah
Potatoes
Tzimmes (Sweet Potato, Yams, Prunes, and Carrots) by Tori Avey
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Passover
Classic Latkes with Sour Cream & Applesauce by Boulder Locavore
Kosher for Passover: No
Includes traditional ingredients for: Hannukah
Mochi Latkes by Kristen at Nourish
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Passover
Crispy Potato Roast by Chabad
Kosher for Passover: Yes
The Best Mashed Potatoes by Yay Kosher
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Passover
Grains & Legumes
Sephardic Rosh Hashanah Jeweled Rice by May I Have That Recipe
Kosher for Passover: Depends (Not traditionally, but yes, according to latest guidelines)
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah
Sephardic Rice Lentil Pilaf (Majadra) by The Global Jewish Kitchen
Kosher for Passover: Depends (Not traditionally, but yes, according to latest guidelines)
Quinoa Tabbouleh by Epicurious
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Persian Quinoa with Tadig by Tamar Genger at JaimeGeller.com
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Israeli Chickpea and Couscous Salad by Little Spice Jar
Kosher for Passover: Depends (Not traditionally, but yes, according to latest guidelines)
Other Starches
Traditional Noodle Kugle by The Mom 100
Kosher for Passover: No
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippour (Breaking the fast)
Fruits and Fruit Salads
Charoset 4 Ways (Fruits & Nuts) by Chabad.org
Kosher for Passover: No
Includes traditional ingredients for: Passover
Tzimmes (Sweet Potato, Yams, Prunes, and Carrots) by Tori Avey
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Passover
Spiced Applesauce by Avigail at My Jewish Learning
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Hannukah
Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing by KosherEye
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah (honey)
Vegetables
Crispy Roasted Radishes by Wicked Spatula
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Rainbox Carrots by Spend with Pennies
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Lemon Roasted Asparagus by Natasha's Kitchen
Kosher for Passover: No
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah
Golden Spiced Cauliflower by The Spruce Eats
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah
Israeli Green Beans with Ras El Hanout by Tasting Table
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah
Roasted Fennel Leek and Apples by St Louis Jewish Light
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah
Sephardic Spinach Pie by Little Ferraro Kitchen
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah
Braised, Charred Leeks by Chabad
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah
Salads
Easy Pomegranate Apple Kale Salad by The Jewish Vegan
Kosher for Passover: No
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah
Citrus Salad with Lemon Mustard Dressing by Kosher.com
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Hannukah (citrus is common in winter)
Israeli Beetroot Salad by Lee at Lady Lee's Home
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah
Breads
Passover Popovers by Pamela Smalzman
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Passover
Bakery Style Challah (The Best Challah Ever) by Dee at One Sarcastic Baker (repeat guest on The Storied Recipe Podcast!)
Kosher for Passover: No
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah (when round), Hannukah, any Shabbat meal
Popovers by The Jewish Kitchen
Kosher for Passover: No
Includes traditional ingredients for: Hannukah
Soft Matza (like Pita Bread) by Alyona's Cooking
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Includes traditional ingredients for: Passover
Moufleta (Common on the Moroccan Rosh Hashanah table) by MarocMama
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Desserts
Sufganiyah (Israeli Donuts) by Once Upon a Chef
Kosher for Passover: No
Includes traditional ingredients for: Hannukah
Hanukah Cookies (with Blue and White Royal Icing) by Lettuce Entertain You
Kosher for Passover: No
Includes traditional ingredients for: Hannukah
Rugelach by Lisa at Unpeeled Journal
Kosher for Passover: No
Includes traditional ingredients for: Hannukah
Marok Perot: Chilled Fruit Soup (or Compote) by Tori Avey
Kosher for Passover: Yes
Homemade Chocolate Hanukkah Gelt by Oh Nuts
Kosher for Passover: No
Includes traditional ingredients for: Hanukkah
Pomegranate Applesauce Cake by Katherine Martinelli
Kosher for Passover: No
Includes traditional ingredients for: Rosh Hashanah
Kompot: Dried Fruit Salad by Monday Morning Cooking Club
Kosher for Passover: Yes
FAQ
How is "Kosher for Passover" Different than "Kosher?
- Kosher for Passover is a complicated set of regulations, which I can't fully cover here. I'd highly recommend this post from Tori Avey for more details.
- Kosher for Passover includes all of the normal Kosher laws PLUS
- The lynchpin to all the Kosher for Passover laws is that the Jews were told not to leaven their bread in preparation for the exodus from Egypt. All the Passover laws revolve around this concept of leavening and avoiding it.
- 5 grains: wheat, barley, spelt, oats, and rye are forbidden. (There's a little more nuance than that, but this is the list to avoid). These Chametz foods are forbidden for both Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews.
- In addition, any foods or drinks that could have come in contact with these grains are also forbidden
- This is why only certain wines are considered Kosher for Passover. Passover wines have been strictly monitored not to come in contact with any of the Chametz grains
- Historically, rice, legumes, and a few other items have also been forbidden for Ashkenazi Jews, but not Sephardic Jews. Recently, conservative groups have lifted this ban, but Jews of different orthodoxies may or may not observe this precedent.
Simanim: The Meaningful Foods of Rosh Hashanah
- Simanim is the name for a group of symbolic foods traditionally eaten at Rosh Hashanah.
- They include apples, honey, heads (of cabbage or fish), leeks, spinach, black-eyed peas, fenugreek, pomegranates, dates, and beets
- For more details on the history and symbolism of Simanim foods, along with their variations read this article from Judaica.com
Why is Gelfite Fish Common for Passover?
- Gelfite fish is a Kosher ground, dried fish product sold in Jewish shops
- It was traditionally eaten for Shabbat meals. Because the fish is boned prior to preserving, Jews would not break the Sabbath law that forbids picking the bones out of a fish on Shabbat.
- As it became known as traditional Jewish cuisine, it was naturally added to Passover menus
- For an educational and funny look at the history of Gelfite Fish, read this article from Chron.com.
What is Matzo and is it Mandatory at Passover?
- Matzo is exactly what the Jews were commanded to eat at the first Passover: Unleavened (wheat) bread
- Therefore it is not only traditional but also mandatory for Jews to eat Matzo (in any of its many forms) at Passover
- For more information read Why Do We Eat Matzah on Passover from Chabad.org
What are the Most Common Hannukah Foods?
- Fried foods, to celebrate the miracle of oil
- Latkes
- Hannukah cookies
- Jewish brisket
- Rugelach
- Sufganiyah (Israeli donuts)
- For lots more information and recipes, visit Recipes for Hanukkah at My Jewish Learning
What is on a Traditional Sedar Plate?
The Sedar plate is different than a Sedar meal.
- A Sedar plate is a small sampling of traditional and symbolic foods including
- Hard-boiled or egg
- Bitter herbs or horseradish
- Charoset (apple & nut paste)
- Greens (often parsley) dipped in salt water,
- Lettuce
- Roasted lamb bone
- Matzah
- For more about the history, tradition, and symbolism of each read Passover Seder Plate on Wikipedia
More Lists for Inspiration
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57 Sides: What to Serve with Jewish Brisket for High Holy Days
Inspiration and recipes to create a traditional Jewish dinner for Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, and more. Organized by courses & holidays with details about Kosher for Passover.
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Ingredients
Lox Deviled Eggs from Jamie Geller
Sweet Stuffed Dates from Baltimore Jewish Living
Garlic Confit 3 Ways from Jewish Moms and Crafters
Spinach Keftes from Tori Avey
Lisa's Stuffed Mushrooms from The Jewish Kitchen
Apples & Honey Cheese Board from Aint Too Proud to Meg
Gribenes from David Leite
Passover Popovers from Pamela Smalzman
Bakery Style Challah (The Best Challah Ever) from Dee at One Sarcastic Baker (repeat guest on The Storied Recipe Podcast!)
Popovers from The Jewish Kitchen
Soft Matza (like Pita Bread) from Alyona's Cooking
Moufleta (Common on the Moroccan Rosh Hashanah table) from MarocMama
Sufganiyah (Israeli Donuts) from Once Upon a Chef
Hanukah Cookies (with Blue and White Royal Icing) from Lettuce Entertain You
Rugelach from Lisa at Unpeeled Journal
Marok Perot: Chilled Fruit Soup (or Compote) from Tori Avey
Homemade Chocolate Hanukkah Gelt from Oh Nuts
Pomegranate Applesauce Cake from Katherine Martinelli
Kompot: Dried Fruit Salad from Monday Morning Cooking Club
Honey Pomegranate Salmon from Kosher Everyday
Tzimmes (Sweet Potato, Yams, Prunes, and Carrots) from Tori Avey
Spiced Applesauce from Avigail at My Jewish Learning
Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing from KosherEye
Sephardic Rosh Hashanah Jeweled Rice from May I Have That Recipe
Sephardic Rice Lentil Pilaf (Majadra) from The Global Jewish Kitchen
Quinoa Tabbouleh from Epicurious
Persian Quinoa with Tadig from Tamar Genger at JamieGeller.com
Israeli Chickpea and Couscous Salad from Little Spice Jar
Classic Latkes with Sour Cream & Applesauce from Boulder Locavore
Mochi Latkes from Kristen at Nourish
Honey Horseradish Roast Chicken from What Jew Wanna Eat
Jewish Stuffed Cabbage from Mother Would Know
Pomegranate Roasted Chicken from Tasting Table
Charoset 4 Ways from Chabad.org
Easy Pomegranate Apple Kale Salad from The Jewish Vegan
Citrus Salad with Lemon Mustard Dressing from Kosher.com
Classic Matzo Ball Soup from Liz at The Lemon Bowl
Jewish Egyptian Golden Potato Soup from The Nosher
Sopa de Huevos y Limon from Sephardic Chicken Soup with Lemon and Egg
Borscht: Cold Beet, Cabbage, or Warm Beet with Meat from Aish.com
Traditional Noodle Kugel from The Mom 100
Crispy Potato Roast from Chabad
The Best Mashed Potatoes from Yay Kosher
Passover Lemon and Herb Pear Couscous from Kosher.com
Pesach Lokshen (Egg Noodles) from Between Carpools
Crispy Roasted Radishes from Wicked Spatula
Rainbox Carrots from Spend with Pennies
Lemon Roasted Asparagus from Natasha's Kitchen
Golden Spiced Cauliflower from The Spruce Eats
Israeli Green Beans with Ras El Hanout from Tasting Table
Roasted Fennel Leek and Apples from St Louis Jewish Light
Israeli Beetroot Salad from Lee at Lady Lee's Home
Healthy Spaghetti Squash Kugel from Jewish Moms and Crafters
Sephardic Spinach Pie from Little Ferraro Kitchen
Braised, Charred Leeks from Chabad
Directions
- Make sure to listen to Marissa's episode, A Passover Episode, while you make your sides for High Holy Days.
Would love to hear from you!