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“It can be as simple as just offering apples, honey and a good bottle of wine, or as elaborate as you want to make it," saidEven if you’ve never cooked a Rosh Hashanah dinner — heck, even if you’ve never attended one — this year might be the best time to celebrate. You can gather a few friends, enjoy a delicious meal and sink deeply into the warmth and meaning of welcoming what’s ahead.
But if you want to take things a bit further, there are some dishes that have become synonymous with the holiday. “Striking the right balance of flavors is essential,” Admony said. “If the meal is too bitter, salty or spicy, that can symbolize a less favorable year ahead, while if everything is too sweet, it can make the entire meal feel like dessert. Balance is key to honoring the symbolism while keeping the meal enjoyable.”While brisket seems like a non-negotiable element, it’s not on every Rosh Hashanah table around the globe, noted chef.
Admony offers an alternative to the oft-dreaded brisket as entree. “I always center the meal around food that’s rich in tradition, like the Persian recipe for, which is slow-cooked with pomegranate and walnuts,” she said. “My mother used to call it ‘black chicken’ because, after hours of simmering in her homemade pomegranate sauce, the chicken would turn dark and richly flavorful.
The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. We hope you'll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.Nayman concurred: “Serenity descends on the house and the meal is destined to be a memorable one when everything is done in advance.” How does she do it? “I like to make several lists as I plan for Rosh Hashanah. I start with my menu, and I try to think of people I’d like to invite and what their food preferences are.
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