Having a meaningful Yom Kippur requires a little bit of planning to make sure you’re not overcome by hunger or headache. The best way to do that is to keep in mind what food will best nourish you before and after. Below are sample menu ideas that are quick, delicious, and filling for the Seuda Hamafseket, the last meal before Yom Kippur as well as the break-fast meal.

Pre Fast

•  Crostini by Estee Kafra

•  Wonton Soup by Joy Devor
• Meaty Potato Soup by Fleishigs Magazine

  

• Simple and Colorful Quinoa Salad by Mali Baer
• Capons Stuffed with Rice by Faigy Murray

  

• Honey Mustard Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Cauliflower by Marilyn Ayalon
• Simply Saucy Brisket from the Dining In Cookbook

  

• Bubby’s Succulent Stuffed Cabbage by Elky Friedman
• Pulled Brisket Pizza by Chayie Schlisselfeld

  

• Brown Rice with Spinach and Parsley by Chavi Feldman
• Sweet Potato Apple Mini Loaves by Brynie Greisman
• Deli Roses by The Peppermill

  

• Irresistable Energy Bars by Faigy Grossman
  
•  Chocolate Cake by Orlie Perl

  

• Peanut Butter Cup Brownies by Faigy Grossman

  

Post Fast

• 5-Minute Vegetable Soup by Estee Kafra
• Creamed Sweet Potato Soup from the Nitra Cookbook

  

• Tortellini in Meat Sauce by Naomi Nachman
• Honey Coated Crispy Chicken by Elky Friedman

  

• Spinach-Cheese Cannelloni by Brynie Greisman
• Dairy-Free Alfredo Sauce by The Taste of Kosher
• When Greek Meets Caesar Salad by Victoria Dwek
• Flounder and Salmon Roll-Ups over Angel Hair Pasta by Chayie Schlisselfeld
• Pizza Quiche by Chayie Schlisselfeld
• Lukshen Cheese Kugel from the Dining In cookbook

  

• Old-Fashioned Coffee Cake by Faye Levy
  
• Cinnamon Buns by Faigy Grossmann
• Chocolate-Cheese Squares from the Nitra Cookbook
• The Ultimate Blueberry Muffin by Rivky Manies

 This article has been updated and improved. Originally published September 13, 2018