Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year, when we are closest to G-d and to the essence of our souls. Yom Kippur means “Day of Atonement,” as the verse states, “For on this day He will forgive you, to purify you, that you be cleansed from all your sins before G-d.”

We are required to fast and no food and drink shall pass our lips. The fast ends with a big feast. My husband loves to break on a slice of pizza and a beer and I love a warm bulka and a cup of coffee. So it is so much easier to break on a dairy meal.

This year I am taking my menu to Italy (no surprises there) and doing an Italian inspired breaking. I’m sharing a bigger selection than my actual menu so you can mix and match it up to create your own.

But in addition to my dishes we always have a steady supply of pizza arriving at the front door and a few large platters of sushi and sashimi. And the warm pasta options are a huge hit with the kids.

So here is my mix and match menu for breaking the fast. Hope you enjoy it. And thanks again for all the love and support.

Gmar Chatimah Tova .May you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a good year filled with all of Hashem’s blessings

xxx Chef MM

YOM KIPPUR BREAKING OF THE FAST

 

CINNAMON RAISIN BULKAS

 

FISHES TO PICK FROM

SMOKED SALMON & BAGEL BAR

POMEGRANATE & HORSERADISH SALMON

GRILLED SALMON WITH CORN SALSA

SPICY SALMON WITH SUNDRIED TOMATOES & FETAGRILLED DILL & HERB SALMON

 

PASTAS & PIZZAS TO PICK FROM

PASTA ALLA VODKAPUTTANESCA PESTO LASAGNA

MACARONI CHEESE

HOMEMADE PIZZA DOUGH

BUFFALO MOZZARELLA ARUGULA & OLIVE PIZZA

BUTTERNUT PESTO PIZZA WITH PECANS & DILL

ANCHOVIES PEPPADEW & CAPER BERRY PIZZA

 

SALADS TO PICK FROM

STONE FRUIT CAPRESE

SPINACH SALAD WITH BERRIES & CHERRIES

DRIED FRUIT KALE & QUINOA SALAD

CAPRESE SALAD EXTRAORDINAIRE

APPLE DILL & APRICOT SLAW

RAINBOW GREEK SALAD

PARMESAN & PEAR SALAD

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS & CHERRIES

SPRING MIX HOUSE SALAD

ASSORTED CITRUS SALAD

LEMON SCENTED MUSHROOMS WITH PARMESAN

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SALAD

MIXED BERRY & WALNUT SALAD

BROCCOLINI CORN & FETA SALAD

GRILLED VEGETABLE PLATTER

MOZZARELLA PESTO & GREEN BEAN SALAD

ROASTED VEGGIE SALAD WITH ISRAELI COUSCOUS

 

DESSERTS TO PICK FROM

PEPPERMINT CRISP OREO MUD PIE

SOUTH AFRICAN CHEESECAKE

MERINGUE CUPS WITH SOUTH AFRICAN CHOCOLATE