Main courses for Rosh Hashanah
The main course is always tricky at holiday meals: it needs to be excellent, relatively simple to prepare, and if possible, it should look like a million dollars. Here are our suggestions for chef and home cook recipes that will star on your holiday table. You only have to decide - chicken, beef, or both?

Chicken
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Chicken meatballs in lemon and hot pepper sauce: An excellent recipe from Einav Bublil, best served with challah.
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Chicken in caramel, garlic, and honey: Omer Miller's recipe featuring soft, caramelized pumpkin.
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Chicken thighs (pargiyot): A simple and juicy tray bake.
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Chicken stew with fava beans and artichokes: A festive pot dish that works perfectly with chicken.
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Browned chicken drumsticks: Sweet Asian-style drumsticks with chestnuts.
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Chicken like in Asian restaurants: Sweetish chicken breast cubes.
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Chicken in paprika and garlic: A great choice for those less experienced in home cooking.
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Chicken meatballs in lemon sauce: A refined recipe from Chen Mizrahi.
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Grilled chicken with potatoes and sweet potatoes: A classic holiday staple.
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Orange chicken: A creative take by Revital Federbush.
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Rice with chicken thighs: A reliable recipe from 'Liza Panels'.
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Chicken with rice and onions on one tray: A Greek-inspired meal from Ron Yohananov.
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Chicken breast in honey and mustard: A beloved recipe from Aharoni.
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Chicken sofrito and potatoes: Deep-fried juiciness at its best.
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Chicken in salt: Surprisingly simple and delicious.
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Chicken meatballs in mushroom and chestnut sauce: A festive favorite from Yonit Tsukerman.
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Roasted chicken with sweet potato and harissa: A hit from Reut Ezer.
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Chicken with peas and fennel: A fresh and flavorful dish from Yonit Tsukerman.
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Chicken meatballs and bulgur in leek and mushroom sauce: A savory dish from Reut Ezer.
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Chicken and vegetable meatballs by Yonit Tsukerman: Fried and then simmered with vegetables.
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Chicken in 10 minutes: A quick fix for busy hosts.
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Chicken breast and vegetables on one tray: A winning main and side dish combo by Yogev Yeros.
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The best recipe for chicken in the oven: Juicy and flavorful.
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Chicken drumsticks in wine and honey: A festive 15-minute prep recipe from Nir Tsuk.
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Whole chicken roasted in honey and spices: Includes a rice side dish.
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Chicken stuffed with rice, dried fruits, and smoked goose: An impressive dish from 'Yohanan' deli.
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Phyllo cake filled with chicken, rice, and beef: An impressive pastry by Nof Atamna Ismael.
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Perfect roasted chicken: Simple and foolproof.
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Chicken in chraime sauce: A bold mix of flavors from Tom Franz.
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Chicken in lemons and soy: A refreshing Asian twist.
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Roasted chicken on red rice and chestnut pumpkin: A beautiful and healthy centerpiece.
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Chicken galantine stuffed with bulgur: A fancy rolled chicken dish by Nof Atamna Ismael.
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Chicken stuffed without bones by Aviv Moshe: Restaurant-quality stuffed chicken.
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Chicken in apples and honey: A classic holiday recipe from Shula Modan.
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Stuffed chicken thighs: Traditional dish with raisins, almonds, and rice.
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Chicken in the oven with soy and honey: Crispy and delightful.
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Chicken with sweet potato and dried apricots: An easy recipe from Benni Saida.
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Red rice with chicken, raisins, and almonds: An Iraqi classic.
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Quarter chicken stuffed with meat, mushrooms, and pine nuts: Perfect for those who can't decide between chicken and meat.
Beef
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Meat roast and potato slices: An all-in-one dish from Daniel Amon.
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Shpundra (brisket) stew with green beans: Tender meat in tomato sauce.
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Asado in the oven: Zero-effort roasting.
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Shoulder roast by 'Chen in the Kitchen': A holiday favorite.
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Imitation beef fillet: A budget-friendly and tasty alternative.
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Meatball sofrito: A stunning pot dish from Rotem Liberson.
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Meat with eggplants and tomatoes: A heavenly stew from Chen Mizrahi.
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Tunisian meatballs: Sherry Ansky's classic recipe.
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Shepherd's pie: A holiday version featuring cauliflower.
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Meat roast melting in the mouth: 10 minutes of work for a half-day result.
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Siniya of meat and eggplants: A perfect combination of meat, tahini, and eggplants.
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Khoresht Sabzi by Avi Biton: A festive Persian-style stew.
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Beef roast soft soft soft with mushrooms: A tender shoulder roast from Yonit Tsukerman.
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Beef meatballs with green beans: Another hit from Yonit Tsukerman.
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Siniya of kebab and cauliflower: A beautiful and delicious tray bake.
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Meat stew with pumpkin and chestnuts: Featuring Ras el Hanout spices.
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Asado with a trick: A fun and efficient way to roast meat.
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Tail, head, and bone stew with zucchini: A rich and satisfying dish.
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Ossobuco tagine with apricots and pumpkin: A festive and flavorful tagine.
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Meat pie: An elevated shepherd's pie with ribs.
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Shoulder roast in garlic and rosemary: A great way to prepare a budget-friendly roast.
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Beef Bourguignon: A classic French-style roast from Orly Palai-Bornstein.
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Homemade beef shawarma: A fun and unexpected holiday option.
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Lamb leg on zaatar pita: An impressive showstopper by Nof Atamna Ismael.
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Beef stew in mushrooms and wine under a rice dome: A stunning wow-effect dish.
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Moussaka of eggplants and dates: A festive twist with dates and pine nuts.
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Meat stew with chickpeas and spinach: A flavorful dish by Nof Atamna Ismael.
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Entrecote roast in wine: Served with bone marrow and potatoes.
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Ossobuco with mushrooms and leek: A tender dish by Nof Atamna.
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Couscous salad with juicy kebab: A hit from Avner Laskin.
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Veal fillet in a sarcophagus: A kosher beef wellington by Shlomo Ezran.
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Whole beef fillet with vegetables: A quick 30-minute roast.
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Lamb neck stew: A once-in-a-lifetime dish from Haim Cohen.
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Shoulder roast in mustard: Simple and delicious.
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Shpundra in artichoke sauce: A family recipe from Riki Suissa.
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Artichoke bottoms stuffed with meat meatballs: A festive version by chef Yossi Shitrit.
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Beef meatballs with cauliflower: A spicy tomato sauce dish from Avi Levy.
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Shoulder roast in wine: An easy version of beef bourguignon.
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Roast stew for five: A classic and traditional meat dish.
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Lamb kebab: A famous recipe from Duhul Safadi.
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Weissbraten strips in pomegranate concentrate: An impressive dish by chef Avi Steinitz.
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Head meat: A symbolic dish for Rosh Hashanah.





