Chulent is comfort in a pot: the slow-cooked, soul-warming stew that fills your home with the rich aromas of Shabbat. Whether you grew up with the classic Ashkenazi version or inherited a Sephardic dafina recipe, there’s a style of cholent for every taste and for every kitchen.

Take a look at the collection of 6 delicious chulent recipes below and let them inspire your Shabbat menu this week.

Check out our article, Surprising Secrets to an Amazing Cholent, here!

1. Classic Cholent by Sara Finkel

Since cooking is forbidden on Shabbos, cholent was innovated by Jews in many countries: a Shabbos noon hot-meal tradition, prepared the day before, then left to cook overnight on a low heat. A large dumpling, called kugel or kishke, was included on top of the cholent. This delicious stew-type dish, which includes meat or chicken, potatoes, barley, and beans, cooks slowly while its flavors blend, spreading a delightful aroma throughout the house. A whole chicken placed on top of the other ingredients will remain intact throughout the night.

2. Moroccan Dafina (a.k.a Aschina) by Avigail Cohen

“Shabbat is not Shabbat without la daf.” This is a quote from my husband’s home referring to the rich Moroccan dafina (cholent) made for Shabbat day.

3. Vegetarian Chicken Apple Sausage Cholent by Manischewitz

No Jewish food is more versatile than cholent.

4. Vegan “Tshulent” by Estee Raviv

Tshulent is the most common stew in the Jewish kitchen. It is tradition not to cook on the Sabbath, so the stew is prepared on Friday evening and left to simmer overnight. Growing up, my mom used to make tshulent on our wood stove during the winter season. I remember the smell in the house was so strong and tempting that it was hard to wait until lunch time. I recreated this favorite stew of mine in vegan form, and the results are outstanding.

5. Gluten Free + Grain Free Cholent by Rorie Weisberg

Nobody said cholent can’t be good for you. This Full ‘N Free twist is flavorful, traditional, and lighter than your average meat-and-barley fare. Enjoy!

6. Homemade Kishka and Cholent by Yussi Weisz

Is it really Shabbos if there's no cholent? We certainly don't think so. This is how Yussi makes his classic heimishe perfect homemade kishka and cholent that just say "Shabbos"!