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.
Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes
The stars of the Thanksgiving table are the side dishes. Here are my favorites:
- Challah Stuffing with Chestnuts and Herbs
- Crispy Sweet Potato Latkes Recipe
- Parsnip and Apple Soup
- Modern Roasted Tzimmes
Easy Holiday Brunch
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
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.
Holiday Mezze Party
Celebrate the holidays with a casual Mezze party serving Middle Eastern and Israeli dips and salads.
- Matbucha: Moroccan tomato and red pepper sauce
- Red Cabbage Slaw (no mayo)
- Homemade Hummus (Smooth and Creamy)
- Moroccan Carrot Salad- with updated twist
Festive Hanukkah Recipes
Make latkes and more to celebrate Hanukkah.
- Italian Zucchini Latkes
- Maamoul (Date Filled Cookies)
- Peanut Butter and Chocolate Hanukah Cookies
- Mini Hot Dog Dreidel Appetizer
Italian Recipes from my Kitchen
Italian food is always a hit whether it's a weekday meal or a dinner party.
See more Italian recipes →
Better Than Takeout At Home
These Asian recipes made with wholesome ingredients and tons of flavor will satisfy those takeout cravings.
- Easy Deconstructed Sushi Salad Bowl
- Thai Chicken Salad With Peanut Dressing
- Easy Korean Short Ribs (LA Galbi)
- Chinese Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry
Seasonal Recipes
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.
