56 | SEPTEMBER 2 • 2021
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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
actually not early on the
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.
Dress up your Rosh Hashanah meal with flavorful accompaniments.
Colorful Holiday Sides
Annabel
Cohen
ROSH HASHANAH
DINING IN
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