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15 Shabbat Dinner Recipes

By Melissa Kravitz
March 13, 2020
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For Jewish families, Friday night means one thing: Shabbat Dinner. The festive meal welcomes the day of rest, the Sabbath (Shabbat), and separates the work week from the weekend. It always includes special food, plenty of wine, and (depending on tradition) a full night of song, conversation, and no iPhones.

Shabbat's traditional foods, namely challah (braided egg-washed bread) and wine — to sanctify the meal — are few, meaning it's cook's choice for the night! Chicken is always a popular go-to, for its affordability, people-pleasing popularity, and easy ability to feed a crowd. For kosher cooks, dairy and meat can't be mixed, meaning a vegetarian Shabbat can also be preferable for cheese-lovers.

Whatever you're making, Shabbat dinner has the potential to be the most special meal of the week. And yes, it's a feast! Go for courses, fill your table with sides, and always have something waiting for dessert. So try a new recipe, or a few, to learn your Friday night favorites.

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Most Amazing Challah

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Shabbat isn't Shabbat without challah. Traditionally, you actually need two loaves of challah. To save time before Friday night, prepare the dough and braid it, egg washing and baking the bread just before dinner.

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Bubbie's Hearty Matzo Ball Soup

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Matzo balls can be dropped in consommé or broth, but this hearty soup adds plenty of mix-ins for a satisfying first course that can also double as an entree.

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Baked Cajun Chicken Drumsticks

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Drumsticks are arguably the most festive part of a bird, certainly earning them a prime spot on the Shabbat table. This chicken can be prepared a day in advance and baked right before dinner time.

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Roasted Orange Rosemary Honey Glazed Chicken

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Sweet, savory, and pretty enough to impress guests, this easy recipe has Shabbat written all over it. Serve with a side of honey roasted carrots for a complete meal.

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Cornish Hens the Easy Way

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Cornish hens always feel super special, and there's no better time to prepare the dainty birds than in honor of Shabbat. Save all those tiny bones to make stock!

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Roasted Rack of Lamb

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An ambitious but worthwhile undertaking, roasted lamb is a treat worth waiting for. You'll need to prepare this in advance and reheat it, or dedicate a few hours of your Friday afternoon to dinner prep so this lamb can be ready for Shabbat.

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Lemon Rosemary Salmon

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Citrus and rosemary pair so well together (Shabbat cocktail anyone?) and this salmon recipe is no exception. 

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Maple Salmon

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This salmon is ridiculously easy to make, but don't be fooled by its simplicity! Maple and soy combine in a sweet-salty marinade that's poised to become an instant favorite.

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Simple Broccolini

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Broccoli is an everyday side, but dainty broccolini amps up your veg game. Olive oil, garlic and lemon add all the flavor here, for a side that pairs with pretty much anything.

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Ann's Rice Pilaf

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A versatile side that goes with pretty much any entree, this pilaf is easy to execute and fun to dress up with seasonings and veggies. Those who don't mix dairy with meat (for Kosher restrictions) can substitute margarine or plant-based butter for the real thing.

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Stuffed Eggplant with Israeli Couscous

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Serve this as a main or a side, but prepare to wow everyone at the table. The bright pomegranate seeds on top, along with a sprinkle of fresh herbs, make this Middle Eastern-inspired dish particularly visually appealing. 

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Acorn Squash with Rice and Arugula Stuffing

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Stuffed squash takes care of your veg and starch in one course, or is a nice addition to a table full of texturally unique foods.

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Cannellini Bean and Artichoke Salad

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The best part of this salad recipe is that almost all of the ingredients can be stocked in your pantry. Whether you're adding another last-minute guest and want to stretch the course out or just add another option to dinner, know this recipe for backup.

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Cauliflower Chickpeas and Farro

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This nutty, hearty dish takes only thirty minutes to prepare. The recipe is so wonderfully comforting, don't expect to have leftovers.

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Garlic Lentils with Kale

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A high protein, high flavor dish that can be served as a component of a meal or the main event! Vegan- and vegetarian-friendly, these lentils also make great leftovers.

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1 of 15 Most Amazing Challah
2 of 15 Bubbie's Hearty Matzo Ball Soup
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