Jewish Holiday Recipes

Jewish holiday recipes are an important addition to any family cookbook. Whether you’re a novice at cooking or an old hand with decades of experience, Jewish recipes can be simple to make, and enjoyable for the whole family.

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Jewish holiday recipes bring families together. Whether you’re cooking for Hannukah or Passover, you can find a crowd-pleasing holiday recipe to please even the pickiest eater. Favorite dishes on a Jewish holiday table can read like a family tree. You might find Aunt Helen’s Beef Brisket next to Bubbie’s Favorite Kugel next to Mom’s Cheese Blintzes. Certainly, anyone can prepare a meal from a recipe, but some add special touches to make the dishes their signature.

Jewish holiday recipes are steeped in tradition. Each dish, and many ingredients, has a particular meaning and symbolizes important events in Jewish history. So not only is the food delicious, it’s an important part of the Jewish experience, as well. Celebrating Jewish holidays has continued throughout the ages. In many Jewish families, times such as Passover and Rosh Hashanah are among the most important events they celebrate.

Depending on the Jewish holiday, certain food storage, meal preparation and cooking methods must be observed to ensure that the finished product is within Jewish standards. Following the regulations will ensure that your meal is enjoyed and remembered for holidays to come!

Baked Brisket Au Jus

Ingredients:

1 (5-pound) beef brisket
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large onion, sliced
4 celery ribs
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup brewed coffee

Preparation:

• Place brisket, fat side up, in a roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with onion and celery.
• Stir together tomato paste, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce; pour over beef.
• Bake brisket at 325*F (160*C) for 1 hour. Cover and bake 2 more hours, basting with pan juices occasionally. Add coffee; cover and bake 2 more hours, checking every 30 minutes for dryness. Add 1/4 cup water, if necessary.
• Remove brisket from pan; let stand 20 minutes. Cut brisket across grain into thin slices using a sharp knife.
• Strain pan drippings, and serve with sliced brisket.
• Makes 6 to 8 servings.

The addition of the coffee makes this recipe really unique! The rich flavor it adds is distinct, yet difficult to identify, so if you’re interested a recipe with a “secret ingredient” you’ve come to the right place! You’ll keep ‘em guessing with this favorite!