Rosh Hashanah: A New Year Rooted in Reflection and Renewal

Rosh Hashanah marks the start of the Jewish New Year—a sacred time to reflect on the past and set intentions for the future. Rooted in ancient tradition, it brings the stirring sound of the shofar and the sweetness of apples dipped in honey, symbols of hope, abundance, and renewal. More than a religious observance, it’s a rich cultural experience that connects Jewish communities around the world. Families gather at festive tables to share blessings, rekindle memories, and savor dishes passed down through generations.

At Olives & Saffron, we craft holiday meals that honor Jewish tradition while celebrating bold, beautiful flavor. Our Rosh Hashanah menu blends old-world favorites with vibrant Sephardic touches—handmade with care, just like home. Let us cook for you this year, so you can focus on joy, connection, and the people you love.

Important Dates:

9/15/25 - Last date to place order

9/19/25 - 1st pick up date

9/20/25 - 2nd pick up date

9/21/25 - Last pick up date

9/22/25 - Rosh Hashanah Eve

✡ Rosh Hashanah Menu ✡

🥗Salads - $15 for 1 lb. | Choose 7 for $95

There is no Israeli or Jewish home who doesn't have an array of colorful fresh & cooked salads

Beet & Cucumber Salad

Carrots-Raisin Delight

Moroccan Carrots

Perfectly balanced sweet & spicy cooked carrots with garlic, lemon and a touch of maple syrup

Matbucha Mild Spice

Fresh tomatoes cooked for hours with hot or mild peppers, garlic & spices

Tangy Champagne Israeli Slaw

Red or White Cabbage thinly sliced mixed with delicious lemon & Champagne vinegar herb dressing

Classic Israeli Chopped Salad

Tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, fresh herbs, lemon & olive oil dressing

Truffle Cherry Tomatoes

These little flavor bombs mixed with fresh basil, red onion and Truffle balsamic vinaigrette

Pomegranate Tabbouleh

Grilled Eggplant / Baba-Ganoosh

Eggplant grilled on open flames, mixed with with garlic, lemon, fresh herbs.

Can add Mayo/Tahini

Hummus

Irresistible, creamy Chickpeas

White (Original)

Spicy (Harrisa/Schug)

Red/Pink (Beet)

Tahini (a)

Sesame seeds dressing :

White (Original)

Green (Herbs)

Red/Pink (Beet)

Roasted colorful Peppers

Beautiful Sweet peppers roasted on flames dressed with Olive Oil, vinegar & Silan (date syrup).

Hot Roasted Peppers

Spicy peppers roasted on flames dressed with Olive Oil, lemon and salt

iSRAELI Potato Salad

This classic Israeli potato salad has the perfect combination of Gold potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, celery, peas & carrots in a creamy mayonnaise & mustard dressing.

🍗Entrées: Feeds 8-10 (9x13Tray)

Moroccan Lamb Tagine

$160

Succulent boneless leg of lamb cubes stewing with warm spices, honey, sun kissed apricots and raisins to perfection. 9×13 tray

Lamb Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms

$80

Another Israeli favorite that is often served during holidays and special occasions. Artichoke bottoms stuffed in succulent ground lamb spiced with warm spices served in yellow sauce.

Red Wine Slow Braised Brisket

$130

A gorgeous, tender, deeply flavorful red wine braised brisket. Slow cooked for several hours in a rich, savory red wine bath.

Silan-Glazed Beef-Stuffed Eggplant Rolls

$80

Usually served with Couscous, these large meatballs are made with delicious spices and cooked in luscious rich tomato sauce. Will pair beautifully with white rice.

Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

$60

Usually served with Couscous, these large meatballs are made with delicious spices and cooked in luscious rich tomato sauce. Will pair beautifully with white rice.

Roast Chicken Apricot & Honey.

$90

Mom's Chicken and Peas

$65

Beautiful skinless boneless Chicken thighs cooked in stunning yellow sauce with peas, tomatoes & potatoes. 9X13 tray 8 pieces

Schnitzel

$60

Thinly sliced chicken breast , lightly breaded in Matzo Balls flour and eggs, and perfectly sauteed for the right crunch.

Turkey Meatballs with Mushrooms

$60

Stunning dish of turkey meatballs cooked with Cumin, Cinnamon and Turmeric in mushroom sauce.

Mushroom & Potatoes Roulade

$70

Quinoa & Lentil Stuffed Peppers

$70

Side & Vegetable Dishes Feeds 8-10 (9x13Tray)

Ma'akouda - Moroccan Style Vegetable Pie

$55

Ma'akouda, being a versatile and popular dish in Moroccan cuisine, has been embraced and adapted by Moroccan Jews, integrating it into their own culinary repertoire especially during the holidays. Serves 8- 10

Signature Hasselback Potato Fans

$55

Fan sliced potatoes perfectly baked with fresh herbs and garlic. 10 medium Potatoes

Rosemary & Garlic Roasted Potatoes

$55

Celebratory Saffron Rice

$45

An aromatic Basmati rice dish with Saffron, cinnamon and Star Anis steamed and topped with sliced almonds. 9X13 Tray serves 8-10

Herbed Vegetable Rice Pilaf (Ushplau)

$45

Festive Persian Tahdig & Potato Crust

$45

Saffron Golden Couscous

$45

Moroccan Tomato Kissed Cooked Olives

$50

Traditional dish of delicious pitted olives cooked to perfection in a rich tomatoes sauce with a hint of Harrisa.

Roasted Cauliflower & Tahini Sauce

$30

Another star on the table - a whole Cauliflower smothered with olive oil and spices and roasted to perfection

Haricots Beans, balsamic reduction & nuts

$50

Tzimmes – Sweet Carrots & Raisins

$50

Sweet Jerusalem KugeL

$45

Savory Potatoe KugeL

$45

Rosh Hashanah: A New Year Rooted in Reflection and Renewal

Important Dates:

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✡ Rosh Hashanah Menu ✡

🥖Challahs & Breads:

Sweet Small Round Challah

Long Challah Six Strands

Challah Dinner Knots - SIX

Cinnamon Sugar Round Challah

Pull-apart Round Challah

Raisin Large Round Challah

Pomegranate Large Round Challah

Double Decker Challah

🍲Soups & Nibbles

Chicken Noodle Soup

Matzo Ball Soup (4 balls)

Red Lentil & Carrots Soup

Traditional chopped Liver

Apple-Brandy Chicken Liver Pate

Mushroom Roulade w/ sauce

🐟Fish as a Starter - 10 piece tray for $95

Olives & Saffron Salmon

Gefilte Fish w/ beet horseradish

Pistachios Crusted Salmon

Moroccan Spicy Wild Cod