Food & Cooking Recipes Recipes by Region Jewish Recipes 14 Elegant Rosh Hashanah Appetizers to Make for the Holiday Dinner By Leah Bhabha Leah Bhabha Instagram Leah is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 7, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: David Prince Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, falls in the autumn, during September or October. It's a time of togetherness, where families and friends convene after religious services to celebrate the dawn of a new year. Unlike the Passover seder, there are fewer typical foods eaten for this holiday, but we've selected a number of Rosh Hashanah appetizers that would be ideal for kicking off such a gathering. Our selection includes recipes that feature ingredients considered lucky for the holida, like carrots, which feature in both a vegetable tart and a creamy soup, and ones that are culturally significant, like pomegranates, which serve as the garnish for autumnal pears and fresh goat cheese in a supremely quick, four-ingredient starter. And, of course, there's that Jewish holiday favorite, matzo ball soup, in the mix, along with less expected options such as a mushroom and Gruyère tart, deviled eggs with smoked salmon, and butternut squash salad. Whichever you choose to serve, these Rosh Hashanah appetizers will set the perfect scene for a festive meal. 01 of 14 Smoked Salmon-Radish Deviled Eggs Mike Krautter The smoked fish adds a luxurious savory flavor to this classic appetizer. View Recipe 02 of 14 Roasted-Carrot-and-Beet Tart Bryan Gardner Leaving the carrots whole makes for an even more enticing presentation in this striking phyllo tart. View Recipe 03 of 14 Test Kitchen's Favorite Matzo Ball Soup Sidney Bensimon It's our favorite for good reason: The long-simmered chicken stock makes a soup that is well worth the wait. View Recipe 04 of 14 Spicy Squash Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing David Prince This dish features two varieties of squash: butternut and acorn, along with an addictive, slightly zesty vinaigrette. View Recipe 05 of 14 Mushroom-Gruyère Tart Jonathan Lovekin Tahini makes a surprising, savory addition to the crust in this satisfying vegetarian dish. View Recipe 06 of 14 Beet Salad with Honey-Lavender Dressing Mikkel Vang Fall produce and fresh goat cheese star in this vibrant, refreshing salad. View Recipe 07 of 14 Carrot-Ginger Soup Bryan Gardner This aromatic, velvety soup can be served hot or cold and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. View Recipe 08 of 14 Baked Brie with Boozy Fruit Aya Brackett It's hard to resist the gooey texture and rich flavor of baked brie. Tangy, port-laced fruit adds a sweet, slightly acidic note. View Recipe 09 of 14 Beet, Cheddar, and Apple Tarts Bryan Gardner Apples and honey (meant to signify the sweetness of the year ahead), are a classic snack at Rosh Hashanah, so we've included this favorite seasonal fruit in an elegant, savory tart made with store-bought puff pastry. View Recipe 10 of 14 Butternut Squash Pizza with Hazelnut Dough Thinly sliced winter squash stars in this rustic, creative preparation. View Recipe 11 of 14 Herb-Cheese Palmiers These savory pastries feature both cheddar and Parmesan, along with chopped fresh herbs. View Recipe 12 of 14 Carrot Roulades with Radish and Herb Goat Cheese Thin strips of carrots create the perfect vessel for creamy goat cheese filling. View Recipe 13 of 14 Classic Deviled Eggs Bryan Gardner This crowd-pleasing appetizer is a classic for a reason. View Recipe 14 of 14 Crostini with Ricotta, Honey, and Lemon Zest Marcus Nilsson Ready in under five minutes, this easy Italian-inspired appetizer marries savory and sweet wonderfully. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit