Sweet and Sour Fish Tacos
Another contemporary twist on a traditional dish, these tacos are inspired by the Italian-Jewish custom of eating sweet and sour fish for Rosh Hashanah. Pesce All’Ebraica (lit. Jewish Fish) is normally made with fillets of white fish cooked in oil, honey or sugar and vinegar, and flavoured with raisins or sultanas and toasted pine nuts.
We have seasoned our fish with South American flavours of agave and lime, bringing sugar and vinegar into the dish with pickled onions, and throwing juicy sultanas and tart green apples through a crunchy red cabbage slaw. All this is stuffed into homemade corn tacos for the perfect mouthful. (N.B. You will require a tortilla press for the tacos. If you haven’t got the time, equipment or patience to make your own corn tortillas, you can use store-bought flour tortillas, or forego the wraps altogether and serve as a plate of fish and salad with chips!)
Zesty Leek and Spinach Tagliatelle with a Garlic and Parmesan Crumb
Throughout the month of Tishrei, when we celebrate the High Holy Days, Sukkot and Simchat Torah, there are dozens of Yom Tov and Shabbat meals. The Torah tells us that it is a mitzvah to make these days of rejoicing and the Prophet Isaiah that we should make Shabbat “a delight”. Talmudic sources draw a connection between food and delight, and implore us to eat the finest meals within our means. Historically, when fish and meat were costly luxuries, these became the standards for a fine meal, reserved for these days of celebration. Many have subsequently assumed the custom of eating a heavily meaty diet on Shabbat and Yom Tov, though there is no absolute obligation to do so, and there are those who feel that in 2023, when meat and fish are abundantly available, and good cheese costs almost as much as a chicken, a delicious pasta dish topped with a fine quality cheese can be every bit as delightful and luxurious! This tasty tagliatelle showcases two of the Simanim at their best, making it a superb choice for a milky (or parev) Rosh Hashanah meal.
Sticky Date and Pomegranate Short Ribs with Root Vegetable Mash and Greens
As seasonal as it gets and a celebration of Simanim, the earthiness of the root vegetable mash, rich with parsnip, potatoes and sweet potatoes exquisitely complements these deliciously tender and sweet ribs, which are marinated in pomegranate molasses and date honey, both Simanim, omens for abundant blessings and redemption from our enemies. The greens are the finishing touch on a perfectly rounded Autumn warmer, just what’s needed as those shorter nights start drawing in. Leafy greens (swiss chard, spinach or beetroot leaves) are another of the Simanim – ‘silka’ in Aramaic or ‘selek’ in Hebrew, related to the Hebrew word ‘silek’ (to depart). We ask that Hashem remove our adversaries from us in the coming year. Ifcooking this dish for Rosh Hashanah, you may also choose to add squash to the mash and leeks to the greens to add two more Simanim to the dish.
‘Leftover’ Chicken Salad
Sometimes the best lunchbox ideas come from a fridge raid. Utilising leftovers is not only budget-friendly, it also saves on time and effort – ideal if you’re a busy individual prepping lunches for yourself and others.
Garlic, Honey & Lime Chicken Wings
With barely any work, and a handful of larder staples, you can transform chicken wings into these succulent little flavour bombs. Best of all, they are Kosher for Passover, and make a great, cost-effective starter or main course option. This seasoning works well on chicken of all kinds, so there’s no need to get in a flap if wings aren’t your thing – try making tender marinated breast fillets or even roasting a whole chicken glazed with these ingredients.
Dushpara – Bukharian Jewish Meat Dumplings
Dushpara is a Bukharian Jewish meat dumpling, served in soup and packed with a beef and onion filling. Miriam’s Table author, Lillian Cordell shows us how she makes this traditional dish
Spiced Apple and Honey Cake
Our ode to delicious apple and honey for Rosh Hashana.
Simanim Salad
Serves 4-6 Prep time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 40-60 mins While many opt for sweet foods such as apple and honey to welcome a sweet New Year, many other foods traditionally carry such significance at this auspicious time, and there are different customs kept around the globe. Referred to in the Talmud and known […]
Honey Roasted Jewelled Carrots with Tehina
Serves 4-6 Prep time: 15 mins | Cooking time: 1 hour | Cooling Time: 15 mins These honey roasted carrots topped with dates, pomegranate seeds, tehina and pistachios are ideal for Rosh Hashana, as they contain three of the Simanim, the symbolic foods eaten at the New Year. The Hebrew for carrot, ‘Gezer’, is close […]
