Yom Tov Simanim Recipe Books by Ta’amim

Sweet. Seasonal. Stuffed. by Yaffa Judah

Ta’amim are delighted to make both of our seasonal recipe books for the High Holy Days available for download, featuring food inspired by sweet, seasonal, stuffed foods and the Simanim, the significant foods eaten at Rosh Hashana and throughout the month of Tishrei as signifiers and good omens for a sweet, abundant, fruitful year ahead. These recipe booklets are packed with tasty, simple, showstopping dishes to elevate your Yom Tov table over Rosh Hashana, Sukkot and Simchat Torah, as well as food for thought to share with your guests as you ruminate.

Pea, Courgette and Caramelised Onion Salad

Pea, Courgette and Caramelised Onion Salad - image by Yaffa Judah

A seasonal and refreshing accompaniment to meat, chicken, dairy or fish meals, which also gives a nod to the Simanim with the inclusion of gourds in the form of courgette and the sweetness of honey-caramelised onions. A great base for a light lunch with whatever protein you prefer, this vibrant green salad is fantastic for lunchboxes and a delicious choice for a Shabbat, Yom Tov or any day of the week! If you’re making this salad for Rosh Hashanah, add baby leaf spinach or swiss chard for an extra Siman boost.

Dushpara – Bukharian Jewish Meat Dumplings

Dushpara by Lilian Cordell

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

Simanim Salad

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

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 […]

Roasted Baby Potatoes with Heads of Solo Garlic

We’re aware of an issue with one of the QR codes in the Ta’amim Pesach recipe and inspiration booklet. If you are looking for our Seder Plate Salad, click here! Serves 4-6 Prep time: < 5 mins | Cooking time: approx 1 hour Whilst Rosh Hashanah marks the start of a new calendar year, it […]

Meat-free Lasagne Al Forno

Meat-free Lasagne Al Forno

Serves 4-8 Prep time: 20-30 mins | Cooking time: 1 hour A delicious vegetarian lasagne made with Beyond(TM) mince that packs the flavour of a traditional Italian lasagne al forno, without breaking the laws of Kashrut. Perfect for the nine days, Shavuot or just a hearty weekday meal that can feed a whole family, this […]

Vegetable Stir Fry with Cauliflower Rice

Sophia's vegetable stir fry with cauliflower rice

by Sophia Seaton This recipe appears on episode 1 of ‘Ready Steady Shuk’ Prep time: 25 mins | Cooking time: 25 mins | Serves 2 Ingredients 1/2 Cauliflower 1 Bell Pepper, chopped 1 Carrot, peeled and chopped 1 Onion, diced 1 clove Garlic, minced 1 Courgette, chopped 6 Cherry Tomatoes, quartered 1 cup Fresh Spinach […]

Raffles’ Feta-topped Shakshuka

Served with Quinoa Salad by Raffles Fulton (@rafflescooks) This recipe appears on episode 1 of ‘Ready Steady Shuk’ Prep time: 25 mins | Cooking time: 25 mins | Serves 2 Ingredients For the shakshuka 1/2 Aubergine, diced 1/2 cup Onion or Shallots, diced 2 Salad Tomatoes, diced 1/2 Red Bell Pepper, diced 1 can chopped […]