Rosh Hashanah Menu 2011

I always enjoy reading other people's menus for chag and love to get inspiration from what other people are making. To that end I thought to myself- why not post my menu for one of  what seems like hundreds of meals for this Rosh Hashanah. Call me crazy, but I actually love putting together menus and sometimes spend way too much time (I'm too embaressed to tell you my record) coming up with them. This menu was extra fun to make because I worked hard to try to incorporate at least one of the traditional simanim in each dish. Though by now most people will have their menus planned (and maybe even their shopping done!) maybe this menu can inspire the late bloomers.

Rosh Hashanah 2011
Round Raisin Challah served with Homemade Apple Butter

Starter: Sweet and Spicy Carrot and Apple Soup

Appetizer: Spinach Salad with Avocado, Mango, Pomegranate seeds with Strips of Grilled Salmon served in a crisp wonton bowl

Mains: Chicken Breast with Caramelized Leeks and Mushrooms

           Apple Cider Brisket

Sides:  Spinach and Leek Noodle Kugel

           Cranberry Apple Challah Kugel

           Couscous with Dates, Apricots and Pistachios

           Assorted Salads (cherry tomato, marinated vegetable, cabbage)

Dessert: Traditional Honey Cake, Cinnamon Babka (as shown below) and Seasonal Fruit