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.
The Best Rosh Hashanah recipes for a sweet year!
Fabulous holiday recipes whether you’re cooking for a few or a crowd.
- The Best Homemade Matzo Ball Soup
- Braised Brisket with Onion Gravy
- Potato Latke Muffins (Mini Potato Kugels)
- Almost Flourless French Chocolate Cake
Break the Fast Menu Ideas
Choose from light and dairy recipes for a satisfying break fast.
- Malabi (Dairy-Free Pudding)
- The Best Chocolate Rugelach
- Easy Homemade Chunky Applesauce
- Apple Blueberry Crisp
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.
Weekend Brunching
Gather around the table this weekend with these easy brunch recipes.
- Shakshuka (poached eggs in spicy tomato sauce)
- The Best Matzo Brei
- Matzo Meal Pancakes (bubaleh or chremslach)
- Jewish Apple Honey Cake
Mezze and Salatim Recipes
Start off shabbat or a party with 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
Jewish Recipe Favorites
Beloved classics and updated twists to return to again and again.
- Homemade Gefilte Fish Recipe
- Chocolate Covered Toffee Matzo Crack
- Matzo Lasagna for Passover
- Matzo Recipe Ideas for Passover
Italian Recipes from my Kitchen
Italian food is always a hit whether it's a weekday meal or a dinner party.
- Italian Zucchini Ribbon Salad
- Italian Zucchini Latkes
- Italian Cod with Tomato Sauce
- Italian Fresh Tomato Sauce
Seasonal Recipes
What's for Dinner?
Healthy-ish dinner recipes for easy, tasty weeknight meals.
- Easy Korean Short Ribs (LA Galbi)
- Pargiot (Grilled Israeli Chicken Thighs)
- San Marzano Tomato Sauce
- Kousa Mahshi (Stuffed Zucchini with meat and rice)
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.
