Food & Cooking Recipes Recipes by Region Jewish Recipes 16 Elegant Rosh Hashanah Appetizers to Make for the Holiday Dinner From fresh salads to cheesy tarts and comforting soups, we've got stellar suggestions for how to start your holiday meal. By Leah Bhabha Leah Bhabha Leah is a writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines and Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 1, 2024 Close Photo: Bryan Gardner 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. 24 Rosh Hashanah Recipes to Celebrate the New Year 01 of 16 Carrot, Zucchini, and Leek Fritters Lennart Weibull 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! View Recipe 02 of 16 Polenta Squares With Wild Mushrooms and Fontina David Malosh 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. View Recipe 03 of 16 Smoked Salmon Dip With Bagel Chips Serve this quick, easy, and sophisticated spread with crisp bagel chips. A dash of horseradish adds some tasty zing. View Recipe 04 of 16 Perfectly Balanced Hummus Quentin Bacon 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. View Recipe 05 of 16 Smoked Salmon-Radish Deviled Eggs Mike Krautter The smoked fish adds a luxurious savory flavor to this classic appetizer. View Recipe 06 of 16 Roasted-Carrot-and-Beet Tart Bryan Gardner Leaving the carrots whole makes for an even more enticing presentation in this striking phyllo tart. View Recipe 07 of 16 Test Kitchen's Favorite Matzo Ball Soup Sidney Bensimon It's our favorite for good reason: The long-simmered chicken stock makes a soup that is well worth the wait. View Recipe 08 of 16 Spicy Squash Salad With Ginger-Lime Dressing David Prince This dish features two varieties of squash: butternut and acorn, along with an addictive, slightly zesty vinaigrette. View Recipe 09 of 16 Mushroom-Gruyère Tart Jonathan Lovekin Tahini makes a surprising, savory addition to the crust in this satisfying vegetarian dish. View Recipe 10 of 16 Beet Salad With Honey-Lavender Dressing Mikkel Vang Fall produce and fresh goat cheese star in this vibrant, refreshing salad. View Recipe 11 of 16 Carrot-Ginger Soup Bryan Gardner This aromatic, velvety soup can be served hot or cold and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. View Recipe 12 of 16 Baked Brie With Boozy Fruit Aya Brackett It's hard to resist the gooey texture and rich flavor of baked brie. Tangy, port-laced fruit adds a sweet, slightly acidic note. View Recipe 13 of 16 Beet, Cheddar, and Apple Tarts Bryan Gardner 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. View Recipe 14 of 16 Herb-Cheese Palmiers These savory pastries feature both cheddar and parmesan, along with chopped fresh herbs. View Recipe 15 of 16 Classic Deviled Eggs Bryan Gardner A classic appetizer for Rosh Hashanah and so many other holidays. This is the original and best recipe. View Recipe 16 of 16 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. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit