Welcome to Dana's Table! Gather around for everyday healthy-ish recipes and all you need to make the Jewish holidays more delicious, festive, and meaningful.
Festive Hanukkah Recipes
Make latkes and more to celebrate Hanukkah.
- Red Cabbage Slaw (no mayo)
- Italian Zucchini Ribbon Salad
- Malabi (Dairy-Free Pudding)
- Italian Zucchini Latkes
Winter Holiday Mezze Party
Celebrate the holidays with a casual Mezze party serving Middle Eastern and Israeli dips and salads (salatim).
- Matbucha: Moroccan tomato and red pepper sauce
- Homemade Hummus (Smooth and Creamy)
- Moroccan Carrot Salad- with updated twist
- Creamy Roasted Eggplant Dip
About Dana
Welcome! I'm Dana, a recipe developer, avid cookbook collector, and food blogger since 2011. I come from a long line of amazing home cooks, and now I've been cooking up healthy-ish family meals and festive Jewish holidays for over 25 years. Grab a chair at my table so I can share my best recipes and strategies with you.
Easy Holiday Brunch at Home
When you have guests over a holiday weekend, make these tasty brunch dishes. Quick and make ahead recipes!
- Jewish Apple Honey Cake
- Spinach and Feta Bourekas (Puff Pastry Appetizers)
- Italian Frittata with Zucchini and Tomato
- Broccoli Kugel
Better Than Chinese Takeout
Many Jewish families have Chinese takeout and see a movie during Christmas. This year make one of these Asian-Inspired dishes instead.
- Easy Deconstructed Sushi Salad Bowl
- Thai Chicken Salad With Peanut Dressing
- Easy Korean Short Ribs (LA Galbi)
- Chinese Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry
Best Christmas Dinner Recipes
These holiday dishes will look so festive on the table and will impress your guests.
- Challah Stuffing with Chestnuts and Herbs
- Cheesecake Bites (in mini muffin tins)
- Parsnip and Apple Soup
- Chicken Marbella (for Slow Cooker and Oven)
New Year's Eve Cocktail Party
These holiday appetizers will make your party extra special and delicious.
- Easy Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)
- Mini Hot Dog Dreidel Appetizer
- Crispy Sweet Potato Latkes Recipe
- Arayes (Meat Stuffed Pitas)
Winter Comfort Foods
Food that feels warm and cozy during the winter time.
- Kousa Mahshi (Stuffed Zucchini with meat and rice)
- Slow Cooker Lamb Tagine (Moroccan Lamb Stew)
- Modern Roasted Tzimmes
- Braised Brisket with Onion Gravy
Seasonal Recipes
Italian Recipes from my Kitchen
Italian food is always a hit whether it's a weekday meal or a dinner party.
- Italian Cod with Tomato Sauce
- Italian Fresh Tomato Sauce
- San Marzano Tomato Sauce
- Italian Crispy Beans: Soft on the Inside, Crispy on the Outside
Readers' Favorite Recipes
These are popular recipes on the site, so you definitely want to try these.
Join My Facebook Groups!
Jewish Holiday Cooking - A friendly, interactive group for sharing holiday recipes and celebratory ideas.
Jewish Cooking - A group for global Jewish cuisine with members from around the world.
Come join the camaraderie in the groups and interact with others who love to talk about food and share recipes.
New On Dana's Table
These are recent recipes that I've created.
Recently Updated Recipes
Recipes you may have missed that are now better than ever.
