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Rosh Hashanah 2026 (Healthy Recipes and Menu Ideas)

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If you’re looking for Healthy Rosh Hashanah Recipes, you’ve come to the right place. My sweet spot is transforming Traditional Jewish Recipes into dishes that are nutritious, delicious, beautiful and satisfying. Holidays are no exception…my Rosh Hashanah Menus are loaded with modern twists on classic Rosh Hashanah Dishes and recipes that are perfect for the High Holiday Season!

Healthy Rosh Hashanah Recipes written across a collage of food pics with apple cake, chopped liver, kugel, carrots and stuffed cabbage.

My food story is enmeshed with Holiday Traditions and symbolic foods. Rosh Hashanah Recipes that have been handed down for generations help us feel connected to our ancestors and our heritage. A festive meal, loaded with traditional foods is an integral part of how we celebrate the Jewish holidays.

This post has been updated from the original published in September 2015.

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Traditional Rosh Hashanah Recipes

Although I do feel that recipes that hold a certain nostalgia are crucial to our holiday experience, I have no problem taking liberty with some of my grandmothers Traditional Rosh Hashanah Recipes and updating them to represent a more modern Rosh Hashanah Menu. Many traditional dishes have been replaced with vegetable-forward dishes…and guess what? Nobody is complaining…even when I put out an entirely vegan rosh hashanah meal.

Traditional Round Loaves of Challah also adorn our holiday table for Rosh Hashanah. I try to balance out my Jewish Holiday nostalgia with the healthier dishes, modifying where I can. These are naturally sweetened with honey for a sweet new year.

Round, braided challah bread with honey for dipping.

Classic Recipes with a Modern Twist

Kugel is the best example I can think of. My grandmother made potato kugel with shmaltz….I make an insanely delicious cauliflower kugel...and the grated onions are what give it the classic kugel vibe. What about grandmas Lokshen Kugel? Oh, you better believe I gave that noodle kugel a dairy free makeover…and my Apple Noodle Kugel is a staple at every Jewish Holiday meal!

Another Classic Jewish Recipe that I’ve made over is Tzimmes. My Grandma made sweet potato tzimmes that included ingredients like brown sugar and flanken…I use some chopped prunes in my delicious vegan tzimmes recipe instead, along with sweet potatoes and other root vegetables and find that it’s a perfect combination.

Can we talk chopped liver? There wasn’t a holiday that my Grandmother didn’t make her traditional chopped liver for. I encourage you to try my vegetarian recipe for chopped liver…I captured the vibe, for sure.

Rosh Hashanah is one of my favorite holidays to cook for. I love to put my unique spin on the festive meal, bringing my vegan holiday kitchen into the equation along with a delicious vegetarian recipe or two (EVERYTHING is dairy-free, but there are occasionally eggs in my recipes).

Healthy food has no season, no occasion and it definitely NEVER goes out of style. Rosh Hashanah Recipes to celebrate the Jewish New Year are no exception….healthy doesn’t mean any compromise. Let me show you how healthy food can taste incredible, look beautiful and have everyone raving.

Treat yourself or your hostess to something new for your kitchen or holiday table with my Rosh Hashanah Shopping List

Why do we eat sweet foods on Rosh Hashanah?

Sweet foods symbolize our hope for a sweet life, filled with blessings, in the coming year.

HEALTHIER ALTERNATIVES TO SUGAR: Date syrup, date paste, (whole foods plant based sweetener) honey, pure maple syrup.

Processed white and brown sugar are known to have negative effects on overall health and well being. White and brown sugar consumption is associated with higher blood pressure, inflammation, weight gain, diabetes, fatty liver disease, cancer, fatigue, acne, wrinkles and many other health ailments.

Savory recipes for a sweet year that don’t include refined sugar:

Rosh Hashanah Apple Recipes

On Rosh Hashanah it is customary to eat apple slices that have been dipped in honey. With so many delicious recipes that feature apples, I decided to dig a little deeper.

Apples symbolize the many blessings that Jacob received. I love this association and think about all the good things available to us while I make a blessing over the apples every year.

Now that I live in the “apple-belt” I will add seasonality to that list! Timing….what great timing to have the apple eating holiday show up just as the apples are being harvested! Although sukkot is notoriously the harvest festival, I’m adding Rosh Hashanah onto that list! Plus there are so many amazing fall recipes that use apples.

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2. Rosh Hashanah Apple Cake

Apple bundt cake with chocolate drizzle on a red cake stand, surrounded by whole apple, cinnamon sticks and honey.

Rosh Hashanah Apple Cake

This Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake is moist and delicious, easy to make and the chocolate drizzle on top is icing on the cake…pun intended!!
Rosh Hashanah Apple Cake

3. Harvest Salad with Apple Vinaigrette

Large white bowl with kale and apple salad, roasted sweet potatoes and figs plus apple vinaigrette

Harvest Salad with Apple Vinaigrette

Savory Kale Salad with Apples, Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Figs is the perfect seasonal fresh salad recipe for Rosh Hashanah!
Fall Harvest Salad with Apple Vinaigrette

4. No sugar applesauce recipe

Spoonful of homemade applesauce on a jar of chunky applsauce.

No sugar applesauce recipe

Homemade applesauce is easier to make than you think with this simple 3-ingredient recipe.
No sugar applesauce recipe

5. Easy Baked Apples Recipe

Baked apples in a dish, stuffed with oat and nut mixture.

Easy Baked Apples Recipe

Tart apples baked with cozy spices for an extraordinary dessert, breakfast or snack! A simple recipe with wholesome ingredients for an impressive Vegan Rosh Hashanah menu addition.
Baked Apple Recipe

6. Apple Noodle Kugel

A piece of noodle kugel with raisins.

Apple Noodle Kugel

Apples, raisins and Cinnamon enhance this delicious noodle kugel recipe. This pareve noodle kugel uses avocados for a rich and creamy dairy-free version of a classic sweet kugel.
Dairy-free Sweet Noodle Kugel

7. Healthy Apple Muffins

A basket of healthy apple muffins

Healthy Apple Muffins

Deliciously easy to make muffins with wholesome pantry ingredients plus fresh apples! An awesome make ahead holiday breakfast or snack.

8. Gluten-free Apple Galette

Free form galette filled with thin slices of apples in a grain-free crust.

Gluten-free Apple Galette

Less fussy and easier than pie….and incredibly delicious. This rustic galette is a tasty way to take advantage of apple season with a vegan and gluten-free impressive dessert.
Apple Galette Recipe (vegan and gluten-free)

Side Dishes for Rosh Hashanah

I don’t know about you, but when the veggie side dishes are good, I don’t need a main meal. You know what I’m saying? Yeah, I start with the sides when I make my Rosh Hashanah menu too….what about you?

9. Easy Tzimmes Recipe

Bowl of roasted, cubed veggies like beets, brussels sprouts, carrots and sweet potatoes.

Easy Tzimmes Recipe

This easy Tzimmes Recipe is nostalgic and tasty….you'll love how quickly you can get this sheet pan full of yum into the oven!
Easy Tzimmes Recipe

10. Cauliflower Kugel

Small spatula placing a slice of cauliflower kugel onto a white rimmed plate with other pieces of kuel already on it. The kugel has a thin slice of cauliflower on the top of the piece along with a fresh oregano leaf.

Cauliflower Kugel

Move over potato kugel….this cauliflower kugel has the same texture and taste of traditional kugel…but a modern twist plus added nutrition from cauliflower!
Cauliflower Kugel Recipe

11. Sweet Potato Kugel Cups

Individual sweet potato kugel cups on a plate, sprinkled with fresh herbs.

Sweet Potato Kugel Cups

Individual Sweet Potato Kugels are fun and fabulous. Use muffin tins for personal sized portions with this easy and delicious sweet potato kugel recipe.
Sweet Potato Kugel Cups

12. Mashed Potatoes (pareve)

Bowl of mashed potatoes with skins on and sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Mashed Potatoes (pareve)

These dairy-free mashed potatoes are rich and creamy, thanks to a variety of root vegetables and garlic. YUM…so easy and flavorful.
Dairy-free Mashed Potato Recipe

13. Simple Jeweled Rice

Jeweled rice with colorful pomegranate, caramelized onions, carrots, nuts and scallions.

Simple Jeweled Rice

Delicious rice recipe with caramelized onions, pomegranate seeds and jeweled dried fruits and nuts. The ultimate holiday side dish that's gorgeous and tasty, symbolic and flavorful.
Easy Jeweled Rice Recipe

14. Mediterranean Eggplant Salad

Bowl of cubed and sauteed eggplant with garlic, red peppers and fresh parsley.

Mediterranean Eggplant Salad

Quick and easy eggplant salad recipe made on your stovetop….make it in advance and let the flavors gel. Simple to serve as part of your holiday meal.
Eggplant Salad Recipe

15. Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

Plate filled with colorful roasted carrots and parsnips with oranges.

Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

Oven roast carrots, parsnips, onions and oranges on a sheet pan for an easy side dish that everyone will adore.
Roasted Carrots Recipe

16. Roasted Red Cabbage

Strips of roasted red cabbage in a beautiful purple hue, sprinkled with pistachios.

Roasted Red Cabbage

Stunning purple color comes out when you make this easy roasted cabbage…it's beautiful, delicious, easy to make and always a crowd pleaser!
Roasted Purple Cabbage Recipe

17. Mashed Acorn Squash

Bright blue cloth napkin folded with a white bowl on top filled with mashed acorn squash that's garnished with sliced scallions.

Mashed Acorn Squash

You'll need just a handful of ingredients to make this delicious fall classic…mashed acorn squash is just the vegan side you're looking for.
Mashed Acorn Squash Recipe

18. Moroccan Carrots

white bowl filed with spiced carrot rounds, sprinkled with chopped green parsley

Moroccan Carrots

This carrot recipe is super flavorful, made on the stovetop and then refrigerated so you can make it ahead…perfect for holiday meal prep!
Moroccan Carrot Salad Recipe

19. Oven Roasted Crispy Broccoli

close up of a bowl of roasted broccoli with sliced almonds

Oven Roasted Crispy Broccoli

Delicious sheet pan broccoli recipe gets crisp in the oven! Loaded with flavor from citrus and garlic, you'll never go back to bland boring broccoli again!
OVen Roasted Broccoli Recipe

20. Apple Noodle Kugel

A piece of noodle kugel with raisins.

Apple Noodle Kugel

A wave towards a traditional noodle kugel with this updated and delicious apple kugel recipe. This dairy-free version of sweet noodle kugel totally satisfies without weighing you down. Pareve kugel is sweet and creamy, easy to make and the perfect side dish for Rosh Hashanah, break fast or any holiday meal!
Apple Noodle Kugel

21. Creamy Parsnip Gratin

Parsnip gratin in a white baking dish, a spoon scooping out a portion.

Creamy Parsnip Gratin

Amazing dairy-free gratin made with parsnips for a delicious change from the traditional potato gratin…easy to make ahead and just heat through to serve for your holiday meal.
Parsnip Gratin Recipe

Rosh Hashanah Salad Recipes

I know, not everyone will want to take up valuable plate real estate with salad….but, there will be plenty of folks that appreciate a good salad on Rosh Hashanah. Afterall, it’s the greens and the veggies that will help keep our guts healthy and our bowels regular during this season of indulgence. This is (no surprise here) my favorite category and I bet you’ll be surprised how many take you up on the offer for tasty, beautiful salads.

22. Fall Harvest Salad with Apple Vinaigrette

Large white bowl with kale and apple salad, roasted sweet potatoes and figs plus apple vinaigrette

Fall Harvest Salad with Apple Vinaigrette

Sliced apples, roasted figs and sweet potatoes and a glorious apple vinaigrette make this my top choice for a seasonal fall salad. This apple salad is show stopping beautiful and incredibly satisfying and tasty.
Fall Harvest Apple Salad Recipe

23. Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dill Vinaigrette

Thinly sliced cucumber and red onion with creamy lemon dill dressing.

Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dill Vinaigrette

Light and simple, flavorful and delicious.
Easy Cucumber Salad Recipe

24. Carrot Ribbons Salad

Ribbons of carrots, sprinkled with sliced jalapenos, chopped parsley and pistachios.

Carrot Ribbons Salad

Easy, delicious and it gets better as it sits. Perfect meal prep salad for Rosh Hashanah….serve it as a side dish for lunch or dinner…everyone will adore it.
Carrot Ribbons Salad Recipe

25. Lemony Arugula Salad

Large rimmed white plate with lemony arugula salad. Thinly sliced radish, quartered artichoke hearts, thinly sliced avocado plus pomegranate seeds and lemon slices decorate the simple salad.

Lemony Arugula Salad

A simple salad with arugula, artichoke hearts, avocado and pomegranate seeds is easy and seasonal, beautiful and keeps the new year in mind.
Simple Arugula Salad Recipe

26. Whole Roasted Beet Salad

Wedges of whole roasted golden beets and red beets with balsamic, sea salt and chopped fresh parsley.

Whole Roasted Beet Salad

This easy beet salad recipe is fabulous….the beets hold their shape and color, the vinaigrette is light and tasty and the beets are sweet and nutritious.
Beet Salad Recipe

27. Roasted Cauliflower over Arugula

Close up of a white plate, with arugula and roasted cauliflower with paprika. The edge of a blue napkin in the upper left corner.

Roasted Cauliflower over Arugula

Simple and elegant, savory and delicious. This roasted cauliflower salad is easy to make and holiday table worthy.
Roasted Cauliflower Salad Recipe

28. Israeli Corn Salad with Pickles

Chopped pickles, red peppers and purple onions with corn.

Israeli Corn Salad with Pickles

Israeli corn salad with pickles is a must for tangy deliciousness on your holiday table. It's a particularly nostalgic recipe for me…and I hope it makes it onto your table too.
Israeli Corn Salad Recipe

29. Grain-free Tabbouleh Salad

Greens plus riced cauliflower and broccoli with pomegranate, pistachios and sumac.

Grain-free Tabbouleh Salad

The fresh herbs plus pomegranate seeds make this the perfect Rosh Hashanah Salad. It's fresh and vibrant, gets better as it sits….an awesome make ahead dish for your holiday menu.
Grain-free Tabbouleh Salad Recipe

30. Butternut Squash and Beet Salad

Kale salad with roasted squash and beets. Toasted pumpkin seeds and a creamy dressing complete the salad.

Butternut Squash and Beet Salad

Super easy to make salad that uses seasonal squash and beets for a gorgeous presentation and super taste. Make the components ahead and then quickly assemble when it's time to serve.
Butternut and Beet Salad

Rosh Hashanah Soup Recipes

If you’re serving a sit down meal, it’s great to break up the courses by serving soup. Healthy soup recipes use seasonal ingredients and Rosh Hashanah is loaded with symbolic foods like leeks that are perfect for soup! Plus, soup is something you can make in advance and freeze…a great way to free you up for last minute tasks.

31. Homemade Vegetable Stock

Stock pot filled with water and veggies: a bunch of parsley, carrots, onions, celery, parsnips, bay leaves and whole peppercorns.

Homemade Vegetable Stock

I make this regularly, and freeze to always have homemade veggie broth available for any and all of the soups I make. It's easy to make with simple and wholesome ingredients and convenient to have on hand in the freezer. Click on the recipe to get all my tips and tricks…you'll never go back to buying expensive boxes of broth again.
Homemade Veggie Broth Recipe

32. Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

Bright orange creamy soup in a bowl with toasted pepitas, cracked pepper and fresh herbs.

Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

Delicious roasted butternut squash is pureed into a simple veggie broth for a smooth and creamy dairy-free soup. What really sets this butternut soup apart is the toasted pepitas with warm spices that are sprinkled onto the top.
Vegan Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

33. Leek Soup without Potatoes

Bowl of creamy yellow soup with sauteed mushrooms, scallions and red pepper floating on top.

Leek Soup without Potatoes

This vegan creamy soup is light and flavorful, delicious and satisfying, but will still leave room for the rest of your holiday meal. Eating leeks on Rosh Hashanah is a tradition that is a pun on the Aramaic word for leeks that sounds like “cut off” or destroy…when we ask for protection from our enemies….and it's stuck with me all these years to make at least one dish with leeks for the Jewish New Year.
Leek Soup Recipe

34. Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup

Creamy carrot soup with a dollop of cream and some fresh herbs.

Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup

I love the bold ginger flavor and bright orange color of this delicious soup. It makes a great palate cleanser between courses.
Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe

Plant Based Main Dishes for Rosh Hashanah

You don’t have to be vegan to appreciate a meatless entree. When the choices are delish and presented well, everyone will want to have some. Rosh Hashanah Dinner looks different for everyone. Maybe you’re serving Rosh Hashanah Lunch and some folks know they will eat brisket or chicken at dinner…..they will appreciate an alternative and these Vegan Rosh Hashanah Dishes will be just what they’re looking for.

35. Vegan Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Platter of stuffed cabbage rolls with tomato sauce and one up close.

Vegan Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

My grandmother always made stuffed cabbage for the Jewish Holidays and this plant-based filling is an absolutely delish twist on her traditional recipe. You can make the stuffed cabbage rolls in advance and just warm in the oven before serving.
Vegan Stuffed Cabbage Recipe

36. Vegan Stuffed Portobellos

Large portobello mushroom cap stuffed with veggies and herbs.

Vegan Stuffed Portobellos

Stuffed portobellos are a fabulously easy to make vegan and gluten-free main dish…and they can be made ahead and gently reheated to serve.
Vegan and GF Stuffed Portobello Recipe

37. Vegan Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Mash

White rimmed plate with a square of veggie shepherd's pie, topped with sweet potato mash, sprinkled with fresh thyme.

Vegan Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Mash

Lentil shepherd's pie with sweet potato mash is flavorful and satisfying, insanely delish! Make ahead, heat when ready….perfect for hosting a holiday meal.
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

38. Vegan Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups

white rimmed plate with marinara sauce covered zucchini lasagna roll ups

Vegan Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups

The vegan ricotta that lines these zucchini roll ups is amazingly satisfying and tasty….even meat eaters love this casserole and it's perfect for a make ahead vegan main dish for Rosh Hashanah.
Vegan Zucchini Lasagna Roll ups

39. Meaty Vegan Stuffed Zucchini Boats

close up of zucchini boat. Looks to be stuffed with ground meat with tomato sauce baked on top...but it's actually plant-based.

Meaty Vegan Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Another tasty choice for a Vegan Main Course that everyone will adore. The filling is amazing and easy to make, the ingredients all easy to find and seasonal….a super popular plant based dinner option.
Vegan Stuffed Zucchini Boats

40. Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe

Butternut Squash Half stuffed with Quinoa, Kale, Pecans and dried cherries.

Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe

One of my favorite butternut squash recipes….the stuffing is so good, I could eat just this for the main Rosh Hashanah meal and be so happy.
Vegan Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe

41. Vegan Stuffed Tomatoes

Round baking dish filled with baked stuffed tomatoes.

Vegan Stuffed Tomatoes

Late season tomatoes taste amazing baked with this stuffing and they make a welcome vegan menu addition to your Rosh Hashanah Dinner.
Vegan Stuffed Tomato Recipes

42. Vegan Stuffed Peppers

Red bell pepper that is stuffed with quinoa and lentils plus italian spices, with it's top back on after cooking sitting inside a white bowl.

Vegan Stuffed Peppers

Colorful bell peppers are stuffed with a tasty combination of Italian seasoning plus protein rich quinoa and lentils for a hearty and delicious plant-based entree for dinner.
Vegan Stuffed Peppers

43. Stuffed Acorn Squash

Acorn squash half, filled with wild rice and cranberry stuffing.

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Delicious veggie and wild rice blend stuffed into acorn squash and baked to perfection.
Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Rosh Hashanah Desserts

No gathering or holiday meal is complete without delicious desserts. Am I right? Rosh Hashanah desserts include many seasonal fruits as well as perennial favorites and traditional recipes too….and let’s not forget about the chocolate

44. Apple cinnamon Bundt Cake

Apple cinnamon Bundt Cake

Easy apple bundt cake recipe that's moist and delicious….if you're looking for a Rosh Hashanah Honey Cake Recipe….you'll love this one and the chocolate drizzle on the top—FABULOUS!
Rosh Hashanah Apple Honey Cake Recipe

45. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups with Pomegranate and Pistachios

Red cake plate filled with chocolate peanut butter cups with pomegranate and pistachios in white liners.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups with Pomegranate and Pistachios

Quick and easy last minute dessert idea: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups with Pomegranate and Pistachios. Super simple to melt chocolate and then assemble these beautiful dark chocolate discs and get them into your freezer. For those that just have a hankering for a little chocolate to round out their holiday meal!
Pomegranate Pistachio and Dark Chocolate Cups

46. Simply Baked Pears

Spoonful of baked pear, showing juices oozing out and melty chocolate and golden almonds filled into center cavity.

Simply Baked Pears

This pear dessert is simple and elegant, easy to make and serve and both vegan and gluten-free.
Simple Baked Pears Recipe

47. Gluten-free Apple Galette

Free form galette filled with thin slices of apples in a grain-free crust.

Gluten-free Apple Galette

Easier to make than pie and a delicious vegan dessert to use up those tasty apples that are in season. It's beautiful and don't we just love apple desserts on Rosh Hashanah?
Apple Galette Recipe

48. Homemade Twix Bars

Three homemade twix bars lined up on a plate with one turned sideways across the top so you can see the three layers.

Homemade Twix Bars

A tradition in our home that's a favorite part of the Rosh Hashanah Dessert Tray…I love that they're easy to make ahead and freeze.
Homemade Twix Bars Recipe

49. Vegan Pecan Pie Bars

Plate piled with pecan pie bars, with a pie crust, caramel layer and pecan halves decorating the top.

Vegan Pecan Pie Bars

Incredible Pecan Pie Bars….perfectly sweet without any corn syrup! This easy recipe can be made ahead and frozen. Just what you want in a Jewish Holiday Dessert!!
Vegan Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

50. Almond Flour Biscotti

Biscotti, half dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with nuts, sea salt and orange zest on a white platter.

Almond Flour Biscotti

My grandmother called this mandel bread and we ate it year round…but on holidays it got a little decoration like this chocolate dip. Easy to make, and both vegan and gluten-free….but such a special treat!
Mandel Bread Recipe with Almond Flour

51. Fruit Crisp with GF Crumble Topping

White bowl filled with peach and blueberry crisp--oatmeal and nut topping and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The white countertop is strewn with almonds, fresh blueberries and oats.

Fruit Crisp with GF Crumble Topping

Easy recipe for fruit crisp that's vegan and gluten-free so everyone can enjoy! Use fresh or frozen fruit, berries or stone fruit, apples or pears…whatever you've got will taste great! This is the perfect fruit dessert!
Fruit Crisp with Gluten-free Crumble Topping

52. Sweet Potato Brownies

Stack of three chocolate brownies topped with chocolate chips and nuts.

Sweet Potato Brownies

Rich and fudgy, moist and chocolatey, this is the ultimate decadent brownie….oh, and it happens to be made without refined sugar and with wholesome, vegan and gluten-free ingredients.
Flourless Sweet Potato Brownies

53. Gluten-free Pumpkin Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Red cake stand with a chocolate frosted cake, decorated with candied pepitas and pomegranate seeds. A few forks and plates, plus a dish of pomegranate seeds and pumpkin seeds are scattered around the cake pedestal.

Gluten-free Pumpkin Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Dairy-free pumpkin cake is moist and delicious, topped with a 3-ingredient chocolate frosting that's rich and flavorful. Decorate with pomegranate and candied pumpkin seeds for a beautiful and tasty dessert to ring in the Jewish New Year.
Pumpkin Cake with Chocolate Frosting.

54. Almond Thumbprint Cookies

A white plate piled with thumbprint cookies filled with bright red cranberry chia jam.

Almond Thumbprint Cookies

A cookie filled with jam is just what keeps everyone lingering at the table for more conversation. Make these delicious vegan and gluten-free cookies in advance and freeze until you're ready to make your holiday dessert platters.
Almond Thumbprint Cookies

55. Gluten-free Lemon Cake with Almonds

small white plate with slice of lemon cake topped with sliced almonds. Plate has a few blueberries, a raspberry and some almond slices.

Gluten-free Lemon Cake with Almonds

Olive oil, almond flour and lemons mix up to a beautiful cake with a light crumb and subtle lemony flavor. A delicious way to end an epic holiday meal.
Lemon Almond Cake Recipe

56. Vegan Chocolate Pudding

Chocolate pudding with dark chocolate shavings, fresh raspberries and fresh mint.

Vegan Chocolate Pudding

This simple chocolate dessert that's perfect to serve alongside all the other goodies. So good. So, so good!
Vegan Chocolate Pudding Recipe

Appetizers for Rosh Hashanah

Let’s be real….Rosh Hashanah appetizers are really just a way to keep folks busy until the main event…or until everyone has arrived, right? Sometimes we do lunch after Shul that is appetizers only and then skip them totally in the evening so we have more room for Rosh Hashanah dinner….what’s your custom?

57. Vegetarian Chopped Liver with Mushrooms

Vegetarian chopped liver in a bowl surrounded by matzo crackers and raw vegetables.

Vegetarian Chopped Liver with Mushrooms

Sauteed mushrooms and onions come together with walnuts and hard boiled eggs to give the ultimate vegetarian chopped liver that tastes like the traditional chopped liver my Grandmother made for every holiday.
Vegetarian Chopped Liver Recipe

58. Vegan Crab Cakes

Three vegan crab cakes set atop arugula and drizzled with sriracha tahini.

Vegan Crab Cakes

Artichoke hearts give these an authentic crab cake texture…and the tahini tartar sauce is amazing. Such a delicious vegan appetizer.
Vegan Crab Cakes Recipe

59. Grandma’s Potato Latkes

Crispy potato latkes on a platter with a small dish of sour cream in the center.

Grandma’s Potato Latkes

Make them mini in size and serve with some homemade applesauce to ring in the new year. Festive and Fun!
Potato Latke Recipe

60. Stuffed Mushrooms

White rectangular serving plate with stuffed mushrooms

Stuffed Mushrooms

The stuffing is vegan and gluten-free….but loaded on flavor with some incredible umami satisfaction. If you only make one Rosh Hashanah Appetizer, these stuffed mushrooms must be it!
Stuffed Mushrooms.

For me, Rosh Hashanah has always been a time of introspection, a time of renewal and a time to connect with myself and those I love. I like to take stock of the past year, and think about the year to come.

If this is your first time hosting a Rosh Hashanah Celebration, Mazal Tov! The high holidays are the perfect time to take on a new Jewish tradition. Keep calm, Happy Rosh Hashanah and just know that you got this…and I’m here to help!

Wishing you a healthy and sweet New Year. One that is filled with love and light, revealed goodness and peace for all….and a Rosh Hashanah table full of loving guests and good food.

Let me know in the comments what you’re making this year! Traditional Rosh Hashanah Food, Modern Rosh Hashanah Dishes, or maybe a combo? Do you like the vegan Rosh Hashanah Recipes?

As, always, if you make one of my recipes, please leave me a 5 star rating with a comment…..and definitely take photos, post them on Instagram a tag me @dkhealthcoach #debraklein

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  1. Karen COMPTON

    Hello, I’m a Christian but would rather celebrate (or at least recognise) the festivals that my Lord celebrated than the man made celebrations of Christmas and Easter. I’m pescatarian and gluten, dairy and sugar free. Your recipes are amazing and I’m looking forward to trying some of these this coming Rosh Hashanah, thank you and Blessings for a sweet and Happy New Year xx

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