Our Best Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Recipes

Braised brisket, roast chicken, honey desserts and more: These are our best recipes for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.

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Rosh Hashana Dinner Recipes

Brisket
Joan Nathan
724 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
724
12 ¼ hours
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Horseradish Roasted Salmon With Mustard Potatoes
Samantha Seneviratne
2564 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,564
45 minutes
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Chicken Matzo Ball Stew
Joan Nathan
700 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
700
1 hour 30 minutes, plus 3 hours’ cooling
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Cranberry-Orange Chicken
Carolina Gelen
1004 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,004
40 minutes
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Date and Honey Kugel
Carolina Gelen
136 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
136
1 hour 10 minutes
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Roasted Fish and Leeks Vinaigrette
Lidey Heuck
799 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
799
45 minutes
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Cucumber Pomegranate Salad
Naz Deravian
1321 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,321
20 minutes
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One-Pot Chicken With Pearl Couscous and Preserved Lemon
Samin Nosrat
198 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
198
2 hours 5 minutes, plus salting
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Rosh Hashana Desserts

Apple and Honey Babka
Joan Nathan, Sarah Amouyal
117 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
117
About 2½ hours, plus 3½ hours rising
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Saffron-Ginger Pears
David Tanis
259 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
259
45 minutes, plus overnight cooling
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Russian Honey Cake
Samin Nosrat, Michelle Polzine
1386 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,386
4 hours, plus overnight chilling
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Tahini Apple Tart
Andy Baraghani
554 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
554
2 hours 10 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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Pumpkin Roll
Samantha Seneviratne
243 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
243
1 hour 50 minutes
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Szarlotka (Jewish Apple Pie)
Laurel Kratochvila
701 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
701
1 hour 40 minutes, plus cooling
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Plum-Cardamom Upside-Down Cake
David Tanis
130 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
130
1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling
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Dutch Apple Pie
Cybelle Tondu
399 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
399
9½ hours
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Rosh Hashana Challah and Bread Recipes

My Favorite Challah
Joan Nathan
5150 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,150
1 hour plus 2½ hours' rising
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Onion Poppy-Seed Rolls
Joan Nathan
140 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
140
30 minutes
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Challah Bread
Claire Saffitz
1832 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,832
1 hour 20 minutes, plus proofing and cooling
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Apple and Honey Babka
Joan Nathan, Sarah Amouyal
117 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
117
About 2½ hours, plus 3½ hours rising
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Olive Oil Challah
Melissa Clark, Myrna Aronson
1820 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,820
3 hours 40 minutes
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Sweet Focaccia with Figs, Plums, and Hazelnuts
Martha Rose Shulman
65 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
65
30 minutes active preparation, and 3⅓ hours for rising and baking
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Cinnamon Babka
Claire Saffitz
512 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
512
1 hour 30 minutes, plus proofing and cooling
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Fennel and Orange-Scented Challah
Joan Nathan
435 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
435
About 1 hour, plus rising time
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Kugel Recipes and More Rosh Hashana Sides and Starters

Date and Honey Kugel
Carolina Gelen
136 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
136
1 hour 10 minutes
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Classic Noodle Kugel
Melissa Clark
605 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
605
1½ hours
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Joan Nathan’s Matzo Ball Soup
Joan Nathan
2356 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,356
1¼ hours, plus 3 hours’ or overnight refrigeration
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Cabbage Rolls
Lidey Heuck
723 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
723
2 hours and 30 minutes
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Roasted Beets
Melissa Knific
352 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
352
1 hour 15 minutes
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Challah Bread
Claire Saffitz
1832 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,832
1 hour 20 minutes, plus proofing and cooling
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Beet and Barley Salad With Date-Citrus Vinaigrette
Joan Nathan
305 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
305
1½ hours
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Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples
Ali Slagle
718 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
718
40 minutes
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Yom Kippur Break-Fast Recipes

Challah Bread
Claire Saffitz
1832 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,832
1 hour 20 minutes, plus proofing and cooling
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Quick Smoked Salmon Tart
Christian Reynoso
935 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
935
45 minutes
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Apple Cider Honey Cake
Joan Nathan, Alex Levin
966 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
966
About 2 hours
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Apple and Honey Babka
Joan Nathan, Sarah Amouyal
117 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
117
About 2½ hours, plus 3½ hours rising
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Mark Bittman’s Bourbon Apple Cake
Mark Bittman
520 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
520
About 1 hour, plus one hour’s resting
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Crispy Potato Kugel
Alison Roman
1930 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,930
1 hour 20 minutes
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Teddie's Apple Cake
Amanda Hesser
3979 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,979
1 hour 30 minutes
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Everything-Bagel Smoked Salmon Dip
Ali Slagle
653 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
653
5 minutes
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All Our Best Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Recipes

97 recipes

Apple and Honey Babka
Joan Nathan, Sarah Amouyal
117 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
117
About 2 1/2 hours, plus 3 1/2 hours rising
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Date and Honey Kugel
Carolina Gelen
136 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
136
1 hour 10 minutes
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Spiced Vegetable Medley With Almonds and Raisins
Joan Nathan
59 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
59
1 1/2 hours
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Braised Chicken Thighs With Sweet Potatoes and Dates
Melissa Clark
3182 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,182
About 1 ½ hours
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Baked Fish With Pomegranate Sauce
Joan Nathan, Oded Halahmy
516 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
516
1 hour
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Classic Noodle Kugel
Melissa Clark
605 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
605
1 1/2 hours
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Challah Bread
Claire Saffitz
1832 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,832
1 hour 20 minutes, plus proofing and cooling
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Honey Cake
Joan Nathan
525 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
525
1 ½ hours, plus at least 3 hours’ chilling and 25 hours’ resting
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Cinnamon Babka
Claire Saffitz
512 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
512
1 hour 30 minutes, plus proofing and cooling
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Beet and Barley Salad With Date-Citrus Vinaigrette
Joan Nathan
305 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
305
1 1/2 hours
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Sweet Potatoes With Tsimmes Glaze
Susan Spungen
254 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
254
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Chicken With Roasted Plums and Onions
Melissa Clark
3897 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,897
1 hour, plus at least 2 hours’ marinating
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Tsimmes (Beef, Carrot and Sweet Potato Stew)
Joan Nathan
587 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
587
About 3 hours, plus overnight chilling
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Citrusy Roast Chicken With Pears and Figs
Melissa Clark
846 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
846
1 1/2 hours, plus marinating
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Libyan Aharaimi (Fish in Tomato Sauce)
Joan Nathan
282 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
282
1 hour
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Applesauce Cake With Cream Cheese and Honey Frosting
Julia Turshen
975 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
975
About 1 hour 45 minutes
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Smoked Bulgur and Pomegranate Salad
Joan Nathan, Ori Menashe
75 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
75
1 1/2 hours
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Apple Prune Cardamom Cake
Joan Nathan, Genevieve Gergis
145 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
145
45 minutes, plus at least 1 hour for soaking prunes
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Matzo Ball Soup a la Mexicana
Priya Krishna, Fany Gerson
306 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
306
About 4 hours
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Roast Chicken With Apricot Glaze
Priya Krishna, Fany Gerson
382 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
382
About 2 hours
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Honey Ice Cream With a Kick
Priya Krishna, Fany Gerson, David Lebovitz
74 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
74
15 minutes, plus several hours’ chilling and freezing
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Apple Butter Rugelach
Samantha Seneviratne
399 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
399
3 hours, plus cooling
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Plum Cobbler Bars
Erin Jeanne McDowell
1039 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,039
1 1/2 hours, plus cooling
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Swiss Chard and Lamb Torte With Fennel-Pomegranate Relish
Joan Nathan, Erez Komarovsky
125 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
125
2 1/2 hours
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Classic Beef Brisket With Caramelized Onions
David Tanis
1953 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,953
About 4 hours, plus overnight marinating
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Fresh-Fig Cake With Honey Cream-Cheese Frosting
Melissa Clark, Eli's Table
508 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
508
1 1/2 hours, plus cooling
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Chicken With Eggplant and Swiss Chard
Joan Nathan
351 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
351
1 3/4 hours, plus optional chilling
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Orange-Almond Mandelbrot
Joan Nathan
214 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
214
1 1/4 hours, plus chilling
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Carrot Ring
Melissa Clark, Dana Green
468 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
468
1 1/4 hours
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Olive Oil Challah
Melissa Clark, Myrna Aronson
1820 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,820
3 hours 40 minutes
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Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs With Carrots
David Tanis
1013 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,013
3 hours
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Roasted Chicken With Figs and Rosemary
Melissa Clark
1439 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,439
1 hour, plus 2 hours' marinating
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Apple Cider Honey Cake
Joan Nathan, Alex Levin
966 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
966
About 2 hours
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Plum Almond Tart
Joan Nathan, Alex Levin
293 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
293
1 1/2 hours, plus chilling and cooling
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Beef With Horseradish-Beet Aioli
Melissa Clark
82 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
82
1 3/4 hours, plus marinating
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Chocolate Babka
Melissa Clark
4087 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,087
3 1/2 hours, plus 6 to 24 hours' rising
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Easy-as-Pie Apple Cake
Melissa Clark, "Food52 Baking"
4828 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,828
1 1/4 hours
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Sephardic Challah With Whole Spices
Julia Moskin
246 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
246
4 to 5 hours
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French Toast With Cinnamon Plums
Nigella Lawson
128 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
128
25 Minutes
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Roasted Radishes With Anchovies
Melissa Clark, Bryan Hunt
461 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
461
35 minutes
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Garlic-Parsley Potato Cakes
Julia Moskin, David Page, Barbara Shinn
222 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
222
1 hour, plus 1 hour's chilling
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Vegan Apple Pie
Tara Parker-Pope
182 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
182
1 hour 30 minutes
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Roast Chickens With Plums
Melissa Clark
902 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
902
1 1/2 hours, plus marinating
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Apple Kuchen With Honey and Ginger
David Tanis
925 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
925
1 1/2 hours
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Exciting Noodle Kugel
Joan Nathan, the Larchmont Temple
1430 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,430
45 minutes
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Tangy Brisket With Ginger
Joan Nathan
3879 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,879
About 6 1/2 hours, plus overnight chilling
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Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken
Melissa Clark
4282 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,282
1 hour 15 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating
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Bukharan Plov With Beef, Carrots and Cumin Seeds
Joan Nathan
120 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
120
1 hour 50 minutes
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