It's time to gather around the Sukkot table and celebrate the bountiful harvest with delicious meals shared among family and friends.
The first course sets the tone for the meal, blending seasonal flavors with traditional ingredients that honor our heritage.
On this page, we've curated a selection of vibrant and satisfying first course recipes perfect for Sukkot. From “Succos Soup” with Flanken and Vegetables to Pastrami Tostadas, Moroccan Gefilte Fish, and Gnocchi with Pulled Beef, these dishes will not only delight the palate but also create a warm and inviting atmosphere in your sukkah.
Let’s dive into these culinary delights and make your Sukkot unforgettable!
Chavi Feldman
I had come up with the idea of using frozen ready-made breaded eggplant cutlets as a “slider” base, but I was toying with several options of how to
...read more
Chanie Nayman
Growing up, no trip to the airport was complete without a deli sandwich. Now it’s our go-to even on our long drives, and tongue (and turkey breast) will
...read moreVictoria Dwek
Hand-shredded prime beef in fried wonton wrappers. Recipe courtesy of Reserve Cut, located in downtown Manhattan. At Reserve Cut, this appetizer is served with a pineapple, tomato, and
...read more
Michal Frischman
I’m fully aware that this title is clickbait and want to disclaim that the only way this resembles toast is that it’s a fantastic base to delicious toppings.
...read more
Leah Hamaoui
Another month, another chance to get you to fall in love with Sephardic food! Today I want to discuss lachmagine, formally known as lachma b’agine, meaning meat bread.
...read more
Rivky Kleiman
These moist chicken morsels plate beautifully. And they’re baked, not fried – win-win! Alongside a dipping sauce that hits all the right notes, these skewers make for an unforgetable appetizer.
...read more
Leah Leora
Delicious, easy, and finger-licking good.
...read more
Estee Kafra
Whole-sesame tahini is filled with vitamins and minerals and is the base for the popular techina that you are familiar with. It also has a wonderful deep flavor
...read more
Yussi Weisz
This is not your Bubbe’s gefilte fish. Boil your gefilte loaf in a hot and hearty tomato sauce that will magically transform this Shabbos classic into a gourmet
...read more
Mirel Freylich
Also called candy fish, this one’s a real treat!
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Chanie Nayman
My idea for this recipe was very far-fetched. My neighbor ate at a friend of hers, who served something similar to this as a first course on Shabbos.
...read more
Guila Sandroussy
Elizabeth Kurtz
I order this at every restaurant that I can. I really like the combination of melt-in-your-mouth ahi spicy tuna with crispy, salty chips, and add to that a
...read more
Elizabeth Kurtz
Pulled beef made its debut a few years ago and still appears often on our table as it’s just comfort, happy food at its best. For Yom Tov,
...read more
Chaya Surie Goldberger
The one thing I find myself getting stuck on when it comes to the Tishrei season is fish recipes. I serve fish at every meal, but I don’t
...read more
Leah Hamaoui
In a world of ever-changing culinary trends, meat-stuffed artichokes will always remain a true classic in the Sephardic world of culinary masterpieces. Each artichoke gets filled with a
...read more
Brynie Greisman
Elegant and refined. A Yom Tov worthy appetizer.
...read more
Leah Hamaoui
You know how some things speak for themselves? They don’t even need an introduction. This recipe falls into that category, and while I’m still going to write an
...read more
Faigy Murray
I recently ate this at a restaurant and immediately decided that I must recreate it for Purim. This is the best appetizer ever! It was approved by my
...read more
Chaia Frishman
Whenever I serve delicata squash at my Shabbos table, inevitably someone asks me what it is. I explain it as follows: “It’s what happens when a butternut squash
...read more
Naomi Nachman
There’s nothing like a chunky bowl of hot soup on Succos night. This vegetable soup is loaded with meat for flavor — an extra special dish you won’t
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It's time to gather around the Sukkot table and celebrate the bountiful harvest with delicious meals shared among family and friends.
The first course sets the tone for the meal, blending seasonal flavors with traditional ingredients that honor our heritage.
On this page, we've curated a selection of vibrant and satisfying first course recipes perfect for Sukkot. From “Succos Soup” with Flanken and Vegetables to Pastrami Tostadas, Moroccan Gefilte Fish, and Gnocchi with Pulled Beef, these dishes will not only delight the palate but also create a warm and inviting atmosphere in your sukkah.
Let’s dive into these culinary delights and make your Sukkot unforgettable!

Chavi Feldman
I had come up with the idea of using frozen ready-made breaded eggplant cutlets as a “slider” base, but I was toying with several options of how to
...read more
Chanie Nayman
Growing up, no trip to the airport was complete without a deli sandwich. Now it’s our go-to even on our long drives, and tongue (and turkey breast) will
...read more
Victoria Dwek
Hand-shredded prime beef in fried wonton wrappers. Recipe courtesy of Reserve Cut, located in downtown Manhattan. At Reserve Cut, this appetizer is served with a pineapple, tomato, and
...read more
Michal Frischman
I’m fully aware that this title is clickbait and want to disclaim that the only way this resembles toast is that it’s a fantastic base to delicious toppings.
...read more
Leah Hamaoui
Another month, another chance to get you to fall in love with Sephardic food! Today I want to discuss lachmagine, formally known as lachma b’agine, meaning meat bread.
...read more
Rivky Kleiman
These moist chicken morsels plate beautifully. And they’re baked, not fried – win-win! Alongside a dipping sauce that hits all the right notes, these skewers make for an unforgetable appetizer.
...read more
Leah Leora
Delicious, easy, and finger-licking good.
...read more
Estee Kafra
Whole-sesame tahini is filled with vitamins and minerals and is the base for the popular techina that you are familiar with. It also has a wonderful deep flavor
...read more
Yussi Weisz
This is not your Bubbe’s gefilte fish. Boil your gefilte loaf in a hot and hearty tomato sauce that will magically transform this Shabbos classic into a gourmet
...read more
Mirel Freylich
Also called candy fish, this one’s a real treat!
...read more
Chanie Nayman
My idea for this recipe was very far-fetched. My neighbor ate at a friend of hers, who served something similar to this as a first course on Shabbos.
...read more
Guila Sandroussy
Elizabeth Kurtz
I order this at every restaurant that I can. I really like the combination of melt-in-your-mouth ahi spicy tuna with crispy, salty chips, and add to that a
...read more
Elizabeth Kurtz
Pulled beef made its debut a few years ago and still appears often on our table as it’s just comfort, happy food at its best. For Yom Tov,
...read more
Chaya Surie Goldberger
The one thing I find myself getting stuck on when it comes to the Tishrei season is fish recipes. I serve fish at every meal, but I don’t
...read more
Leah Hamaoui
In a world of ever-changing culinary trends, meat-stuffed artichokes will always remain a true classic in the Sephardic world of culinary masterpieces. Each artichoke gets filled with a
...read more
Brynie Greisman
Elegant and refined. A Yom Tov worthy appetizer.
...read more
Leah Hamaoui
You know how some things speak for themselves? They don’t even need an introduction. This recipe falls into that category, and while I’m still going to write an
...read more
Faigy Murray
I recently ate this at a restaurant and immediately decided that I must recreate it for Purim. This is the best appetizer ever! It was approved by my
...read more
Chaia Frishman
Whenever I serve delicata squash at my Shabbos table, inevitably someone asks me what it is. I explain it as follows: “It’s what happens when a butternut squash
...read more
Naomi Nachman
There’s nothing like a chunky bowl of hot soup on Succos night. This vegetable soup is loaded with meat for flavor — an extra special dish you won’t
...read more
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