Lately, it seems everyone is leaning into one of two delicious vibes for the holidays: pure nostalgia or fresh and modern. Either we’re craving the traditional comfort foods we grew up on—like classic gefilte fish and warm kugel—or we want to mix things up with a fresh, contemporary spin.
Both have a special place at the table! For me, nostalgia always brings back memories of the traditional Break-Fast spreads of my childhood (if you want a trip down memory lane, check out my classic Break the Fast Menu here). But over the years, I’ve also loved leaning into modern, lighter options that leave you feeling nourished and energized after a long day. You can see a few of those favorite lighter dishes in my Yom Kippur Break The Fast Recipes post here.
This year, if you’re looking for something a little different that still stays true to our roots, I’ve put together a simple, modern menu you are going to love:
Don’t just settle for store-bought smoked salmon—make your own Gravlax! Once you realize how easy (and cost-effective) it is to cure at home, you’ll never go back. This recipe features a bold pastrami-spiced flavor, but you can easily stick to classic dill and lemon if you prefer.
Upgraded Cream Cheese Dips with Lox on a Stick
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Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast Menu
After the Yom Kippur fast, try these quick and delicious break-the-fast recipes. Make sure …
Elevate a plain block of cream cheese with a few easy mix-ins. My personal favorite combination is sun-dried tomatoes and fresh rosemary!
Instead of the usual heavy baked ziti, try this delicious Spaetzle recipe. You can toss it with simple frozen peas or a quick herbed butter sauce or this creamy spinach and pea sauce. Best of all, it can be made ahead of time and reheated right before serving.
Inside Out Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Serve a rich, creamy spinach dip directly inside tender artichoke bottoms for a fun, single-portion bite that hits the spot after a fast.
Looking for one more cozy side dish? This gratin is healthy, flavorful, and makes wonderful leftovers for the next day.
End on a sweet note with your favorite chocolate brownies, or try these bite-sized cheesecakes for something fun and customizable!
What do you like to serve for Break the Fast?
Sorry for the confusion, they were mentioned at the bottom – they are mini chocolate chip cheesecakes, I used some Hot Fudge from Coop’s Creamery on top cause I need a lot of chocolate with my cheesecake – They even sell a non dairy fudge which is amazing http://coopsmicrocreamery.com/fudge.html
These chocolate topped cup dessert things look great! What are they called and where can I find the recipe? I’d love to try it!
Please forward the recipe for the ricotta mini cheese cakes.