ROSH HASHANAH DINING IN
Colorful Holiday Sides
Dress up your Rosh Hashanah meal with flavorful accompaniments.
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his year, Rosh Hashanah literally begins on Labor Day. So, while you may miss grilled burgers and hot dogs (have them on Sunday, the day before!), you’ll get to see and celebrate with loved ones and have a day off from your regular life. It may seem “early” (I don’t remember the last time Rosh Hashanah was on a secular holiday), but we know it’s Annabel actually not early on the Cohen Jewish calendar. Side dishes are the best way to add contrasting flavors, colors and textures to the holiday meal. After all, nothing is as boring as a very plain entrée coupled with a plain accompaniment. These beautifully textured and colorful holiday sides will make any meal better. And because it’s still summer, they’ll balance your typical “heavy” meal of brisket and chicken. But if you feel your holiday meal is better as a hot dog and hamburger grill-fest, have
at it. As long as you’re together, every day is a holiday. CHOPPED SALAD WITH PEARS, DATES WALNUTS AND FETA WITH HONEY BALSAMIC DRESSING Ingredients 12 cups (packed) 1-inch chopped Romaine lettuce 1 ripe pear or apple, cut into thin wedges ½ cup chopped celery ¼ cup slice pitted dates ½ cup (or more to taste) walnut halves (or pecans), lightly toasted or not ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) Dressing: 1 Tbsp. honey (any kind) 2 tsp. grained Dijon mustard 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar ¼ cup olive oil Salt and ground pepper to taste Directions Combine all salad ingredients in a large
bowl. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Pour all the dressing over the salad and toss well. Makes 6 servings. HONEY, GARLIC, LIME AND GINGER ROASTED SESAME GREEN BEANS Ingredients 2 pounds haricot vert (thin green beans), stem ends trimmed (but otherwise left whole) ½ tsp. kosher salt 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil 2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger 1 Tbsp. minced garlic 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds (any color or mix of colors) 1 tsp. kosher salt or 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 3 Tbsp. melted honey (I melt it in the microwave for 20 seconds) Juice of 1 lime Directions Preheat oven to 425 . Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment. Set aside. continued on page 58
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