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.
All the Fall Favorite Dishes
Get ready for butternut squash, pumpkin, apples, pomegranates, and more in the tastiest fall recipes.
- Challah Stuffing with Chestnuts and Herbs
- Kousa Mahshi (Stuffed Zucchini with meat and rice)
- French Goat Cheese Salad
- Easy Homemade Chunky Applesauce
Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes
The stars of the Thanksgiving table are the side dishes. Here are my favorites:
- Cousin Laurie's Disappearing Pecan Pie Bars
- Apple Blueberry Crisp
- Savory Apple and Butternut Squash Soup
- Make Ahead White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
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.
Jewish Holiday Essentials
Classic and modern twists to celebrate holidays.
- The Best Homemade Matzo Ball Soup
- The Best Matzo Brei
- Matzo Meal Pancakes (bubaleh or chremslach)
- Homemade Gefilte Fish Recipe
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
Weekend Brunching
Gather around the table with family and friends with these easy brunch recipes.
- Shakshuka (poached eggs in spicy tomato sauce)
- Jewish Apple Honey Cake
- Spinach and Feta Bourekas (Puff Pastry Appetizers)
- Italian Frittata with Zucchini and Tomato
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
- Easy Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)
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.
