5 Jewish Holiday Food Recipes

Knowing how to make 5 Jewish holiday food recipes pretty much ensures that you'll be an invited guest at a Jewish friend's home. Whether the Jewish recipe is traditionally to be served at Passover, Hanukah or any number of Jewish holidays, each of the below recipes are easy and delicious. You'll dazzle your Jewish friends with your culinary talents. All of the below recipes will serve two people so double or triple the ingredients depending on the number of guests.

1. Charoset

To make charoset, a traditional food served at Passover, you will need:

• 1 red delicious apple
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup Manischewitz grape wine

1. Chop the apple and walnuts in small pieces and combine in a bowl.
2. Add in the cinnamon and toss to combine.
3. Stir in wine and mix well.

Note: Charoset is best when made the day before serving as the flavors combine when it's allowed to rest. Serve with fresh matzoh.

2. Latkes

To make potato pancakes (latkes) for a Hanukah festival, you will need:

• 2 Idaho potatoes, peeled
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 small onion
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 cup flour

1. Shred the potatoes and onions and place in a large bowl; a food processor works best for this task.
2. Mix the flour, salt, and baking powder together.
3. Add the egg to the potato and onions and toss well to combine.
4. Add in the flour mixture.
5. Fry 1/4 cup of the mixture in hot oil. Drain on paper towels and serve with a side of sour cream.

3. Egg Soup

To make egg soup for a Passover festival, you will need:

• 2 eggs
• 1.5 cups of ice cold water
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Chop eggs in small pieces.
2. Add in the water.
3. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve ice cold.

4. Beef Brisket

To make a delicious beef brisket, served at any Jewish holiday gathering, you will need:

• 1.5 lb first cut beef brisket - first cut means it's the best quality.
• 1 package of onion soup mix
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 small onion peeled
• 4 carrots cut in 2" pieces
• 2 stalks of celery cut in 2" pieces
• 2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and quartered

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Combine Worcestershire and onion soup mix and rub brisket with the mixture.
3. Place onion, potatoes, celery and carrots in the bottom of a roasting pan.
4. Add beef brisket on top - place it fatty side up in the pan.
5. Bake for two and a half hours or until tender.

5. Noodle Kugel 

Noodle kugel goes well on any Jewish holiday table. To make one, you will need:

• 1 lb wide egg noodles
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 stick of melted butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Cook egg noodles according to package. Drain and allow to cool.
3. Add in the beaten egg and melted butter. Toss well.
4. Add salt and pepper. Bake in oven for one hour our until lightly browned.