Main courses for Rosh Hashanah

The main course is always tricky at holiday meals: it needs to be excellent, relatively simple to prepare, and if possible, it should look like a million dollars. Here are our suggestions for chef and home cook recipes that will star on your holiday table. You only have to decide - chicken, beef, or both?

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Main courses for Rosh Hashanah
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Chicken

  • Chicken meatballs in lemon and hot pepper sauce: An excellent recipe from Einav Bublil, best served with challah.

  • Chicken in caramel, garlic, and honey: Omer Miller's recipe featuring soft, caramelized pumpkin.

  • Chicken thighs (pargiyot): A simple and juicy tray bake.

  • Chicken stew with fava beans and artichokes: A festive pot dish that works perfectly with chicken.

  • Browned chicken drumsticks: Sweet Asian-style drumsticks with chestnuts.

  • Chicken like in Asian restaurants: Sweetish chicken breast cubes.

  • Chicken in paprika and garlic: A great choice for those less experienced in home cooking.

  • Chicken meatballs in lemon sauce: A refined recipe from Chen Mizrahi.

  • Grilled chicken with potatoes and sweet potatoes: A classic holiday staple.

  • Orange chicken: A creative take by Revital Federbush.

  • Rice with chicken thighs: A reliable recipe from 'Liza Panels'.

  • Chicken with rice and onions on one tray: A Greek-inspired meal from Ron Yohananov.

  • Chicken breast in honey and mustard: A beloved recipe from Aharoni.

  • Chicken sofrito and potatoes: Deep-fried juiciness at its best.

  • Chicken in salt: Surprisingly simple and delicious.

  • Chicken meatballs in mushroom and chestnut sauce: A festive favorite from Yonit Tsukerman.

  • Roasted chicken with sweet potato and harissa: A hit from Reut Ezer.

  • Chicken with peas and fennel: A fresh and flavorful dish from Yonit Tsukerman.

  • Chicken meatballs and bulgur in leek and mushroom sauce: A savory dish from Reut Ezer.

  • Chicken and vegetable meatballs by Yonit Tsukerman: Fried and then simmered with vegetables.

  • Chicken in 10 minutes: A quick fix for busy hosts.

  • Chicken breast and vegetables on one tray: A winning main and side dish combo by Yogev Yeros.

  • The best recipe for chicken in the oven: Juicy and flavorful.

  • Chicken drumsticks in wine and honey: A festive 15-minute prep recipe from Nir Tsuk.

  • Whole chicken roasted in honey and spices: Includes a rice side dish.

  • Chicken stuffed with rice, dried fruits, and smoked goose: An impressive dish from 'Yohanan' deli.

  • Phyllo cake filled with chicken, rice, and beef: An impressive pastry by Nof Atamna Ismael.

  • Perfect roasted chicken: Simple and foolproof.

  • Chicken in chraime sauce: A bold mix of flavors from Tom Franz.

  • Chicken in lemons and soy: A refreshing Asian twist.

  • Roasted chicken on red rice and chestnut pumpkin: A beautiful and healthy centerpiece.

  • Chicken galantine stuffed with bulgur: A fancy rolled chicken dish by Nof Atamna Ismael.

  • Chicken stuffed without bones by Aviv Moshe: Restaurant-quality stuffed chicken.

  • Chicken in apples and honey: A classic holiday recipe from Shula Modan.

  • Stuffed chicken thighs: Traditional dish with raisins, almonds, and rice.

  • Chicken in the oven with soy and honey: Crispy and delightful.

  • Chicken with sweet potato and dried apricots: An easy recipe from Benni Saida.

  • Red rice with chicken, raisins, and almonds: An Iraqi classic.

  • Quarter chicken stuffed with meat, mushrooms, and pine nuts: Perfect for those who can't decide between chicken and meat.


Beef

  • Meat roast and potato slices: An all-in-one dish from Daniel Amon.

  • Shpundra (brisket) stew with green beans: Tender meat in tomato sauce.

  • Asado in the oven: Zero-effort roasting.

  • Shoulder roast by 'Chen in the Kitchen': A holiday favorite.

  • Imitation beef fillet: A budget-friendly and tasty alternative.

  • Meatball sofrito: A stunning pot dish from Rotem Liberson.

  • Meat with eggplants and tomatoes: A heavenly stew from Chen Mizrahi.

  • Tunisian meatballs: Sherry Ansky's classic recipe.

  • Shepherd's pie: A holiday version featuring cauliflower.

  • Meat roast melting in the mouth: 10 minutes of work for a half-day result.

  • Siniya of meat and eggplants: A perfect combination of meat, tahini, and eggplants.

  • Khoresht Sabzi by Avi Biton: A festive Persian-style stew.

  • Beef roast soft soft soft with mushrooms: A tender shoulder roast from Yonit Tsukerman.

  • Beef meatballs with green beans: Another hit from Yonit Tsukerman.

  • Siniya of kebab and cauliflower: A beautiful and delicious tray bake.

  • Meat stew with pumpkin and chestnuts: Featuring Ras el Hanout spices.

  • Asado with a trick: A fun and efficient way to roast meat.

  • Tail, head, and bone stew with zucchini: A rich and satisfying dish.

  • Ossobuco tagine with apricots and pumpkin: A festive and flavorful tagine.

  • Meat pie: An elevated shepherd's pie with ribs.

  • Shoulder roast in garlic and rosemary: A great way to prepare a budget-friendly roast.

  • Beef Bourguignon: A classic French-style roast from Orly Palai-Bornstein.

  • Homemade beef shawarma: A fun and unexpected holiday option.

  • Lamb leg on zaatar pita: An impressive showstopper by Nof Atamna Ismael.

  • Beef stew in mushrooms and wine under a rice dome: A stunning wow-effect dish.

  • Moussaka of eggplants and dates: A festive twist with dates and pine nuts.

  • Meat stew with chickpeas and spinach: A flavorful dish by Nof Atamna Ismael.

  • Entrecote roast in wine: Served with bone marrow and potatoes.

  • Ossobuco with mushrooms and leek: A tender dish by Nof Atamna.

  • Couscous salad with juicy kebab: A hit from Avner Laskin.

  • Veal fillet in a sarcophagus: A kosher beef wellington by Shlomo Ezran.

  • Whole beef fillet with vegetables: A quick 30-minute roast.

  • Lamb neck stew: A once-in-a-lifetime dish from Haim Cohen.

  • Shoulder roast in mustard: Simple and delicious.

  • Shpundra in artichoke sauce: A family recipe from Riki Suissa.

  • Artichoke bottoms stuffed with meat meatballs: A festive version by chef Yossi Shitrit.

  • Beef meatballs with cauliflower: A spicy tomato sauce dish from Avi Levy.

  • Shoulder roast in wine: An easy version of beef bourguignon.

  • Roast stew for five: A classic and traditional meat dish.

  • Lamb kebab: A famous recipe from Duhul Safadi.

  • Weissbraten strips in pomegranate concentrate: An impressive dish by chef Avi Steinitz.

  • Head meat: A symbolic dish for Rosh Hashanah.

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