Sukkot is here. And as we’re heading towards the last leg of the holiday marathon, let’s make it count by making some delicious recipes. These recipes are likely not on your menu yet, but you may want to move around a few things to squeeze them in. Since there are so many meals on Sukkot, having ideas for all of them is almost a challenge. Sukkot is the time for meals that not only taste good but also have that extra oomph you want for the holidays.
Let’s start with these lamb stuffed pears that will definitely do the job of impressing the guests. They’re what I like to call the perfect blend of sweet and savory. They’re light but also filling. Sweet but also “meaty.” Crisp but also soft. I highly recommend (very unbiasedly) that you add this delicious dish to your Sukkot recipe roundup.
Lamb Stuffed Pears Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 medium pears
- 1 lb ground lamb
- Fresh cilantro (plus 2 tablespoons for garnish)
- 1/2 cup sauce of choice to season the lamb
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- Salt
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup sauce of choice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Pomegranate seeds + cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the lamb: In a medium bowl, mix together ground lamb, sauce of choice, cilantro, cinnamon, onion and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well and set aside.
- Prepare the pears: Peel the pears using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler and remove the core. Use a melon baller or parisienne scoop to remove the flesh, leaving a 0.4-inch (1 centimeter) shell. To prevent browning, place each peeled and cored pear into a bowl of cold water.
- Fill the pear hollows with the lamb mixture, using your hands to push it down.
- Make the sauce: In a large saucepan, combine sauce, pomegranate molasses, sugar and red wine. Mix well with a wooden spoon and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the sauce begins to simmer.
- Pour the sauce over the stuffed pears, with the meat stuffing facing upward. Cover and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Decorate with pomegranate seeds and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Now that we got a main dish out of the way, it’s time for a breather. This next dish is for when you don’t have much time to prepare—or no time to prepare! Easy recipes will be your new BFF, and these spinach pastry twists will be on the top of your list— perfect, savory, so easy to make and filled with flavor in each bite. They’re made with only four ingredients and are the perfect, presentable dish to serve at your next meal. They can totally be customized to your liking. For example, I used spinach, but you can use any vegetable or filling you’d like!
Spinach Pastry Twists Recipe
Ingredients:
- Puff pastry dough
- 1 cup sauce of choice
- 2 cups spinach
- Salt
Instructions:
Cut the puff pastry dough into 4 rectangles.
Cook some spinach in a pan until it’s wilted.
On the bottom dough, brush your sauce.
Then place another piece of dough and then place the spinach on top. Sprinkle some salt on top for more flavor.
Then place another piece of puff pastry dough.
Place the final piece of dough on top.
Cut into long slices.
Twist it up.
Brush egg wash (or more sauce) over it and season with salt.
Bake @350 F for 12-15 minutes.
Now it’s not a meal without desserts, am I right? Here’s an easy, no-bake dessert that you can serve after the Sukkot meal. I made this fudge fall themed with some pumpkin purée, but if you’re not a fan of pumpkin, no worries. Just negate the pumpkin and instead sub it out for a nut butter of choice.
Pumpkin Chocolate Fudge Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup melted chocolate
Instructions:
Mix the peanut butter, pumpkin, maple syrup and melted coconut oil together well.
Pour the mixture in a rectangle container lined with a piece of parchment paper.
Melt the chocolate chips with (optional) 1 tablespoon of coconut oil for easier melting.
Pour the chocolate over the mixture in the pan.
Freeze for 1-2 hours.
Cut into squares and enjoy!
Hope you have a beautiful Sukkot, filled with memories, family and delicious food!
Tali is a recipe developer that loves creating recipes that take minimal effort, yet taste delicious. She started her Instagram account @behindthesnack back in 2019 and has grown it to 85K+ fans who all share the same love of easy and delicious recipes.
