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Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, falls in the autumn, during September or October. It's a time of togetherness, where families and friends convene after religious services to celebrate the dawn of a new year. Unlike the Passover seder, there are fewer typical foods eaten for this holiday, but we've selected a number of Rosh Hashanah appetizers that would be ideal for kicking off your gathering.
Carrot, Zucchini, and Leek Fritters
A riff on latkes, these colorful fritters pack in three vegetables. Serve them with a dipping sauce like like Zesty Tomato or Curried-Sour-Cream—or both!
Polenta Squares With Wild Mushrooms and Fontina
Cooled polenta sets into a firm and is crisp on the outside and creamy within. It makes the perfect base for these savory bites. Use a mix of mushrooms for the topping for the best texture and flavor.
Smoked Salmon Dip With Bagel Chips
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Serve this quick, easy, and sophisticated spread with crisp bagel chips. A dash of horseradish adds some tasty zing.
Perfectly Balanced Hummus
This silky-smooth hummus creates a bowl for cooked chickpeas and homemade tahini sauce, for a beautiful appetizer that's perfect for bread, crackers, or vegetables.
Smoked Salmon-Radish Deviled Eggs
The smoked fish adds a luxurious savory flavor to this classic appetizer.
Roasted-Carrot-and-Beet Tart
Leaving the carrots whole makes for an even more enticing presentation in this striking phyllo tart.
Test Kitchen's Favorite Matzo Ball Soup
It's our favorite for good reason: The long-simmered chicken stock makes a soup that is well worth the wait.
Spicy Squash Salad With Ginger-Lime Dressing
This dish features two varieties of squash: butternut and acorn, along with an addictive, slightly zesty vinaigrette.
Mushroom-Gruyère Tart
Tahini makes a surprising, savory addition to the crust in this satisfying vegetarian dish.
Beet Salad With Honey-Lavender Dressing
Fall produce and fresh goat cheese star in this vibrant, refreshing salad.
Carrot-Ginger Soup
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This aromatic, velvety soup can be served hot or cold and is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Baked Brie With Boozy Fruit
It's hard to resist the gooey texture and rich flavor of baked brie. Tangy, port-laced fruit adds a sweet, slightly acidic note.
Beet, Cheddar, and Apple Tarts
Apples and honey (meant to signify the sweetness of the year ahead) are a classic snack at Rosh Hashanah, so we've included this favorite seasonal fruit in an elegant, savory tart made with store-bought puff pastry.
Herb-Cheese Palmiers
These savory pastries feature both cheddar and parmesan, along with chopped fresh herbs.
Classic Deviled Eggs
A classic appetizer for Rosh Hashanah and so many other holidays. This is the original and best recipe.
Pear, Walnut, and Ricotta Crostini
Ready in under five minutes, this easy Italian-inspired appetizer marries savory and sweet wonderfully. Use very ripe pears for best effect.
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