The Jewish Home
Shabbos Recipes
From the Friday night table to Shalosh Seudos — recipes to honor the Queen of Days.
The Shabbos Table
Shabbos is the heart of Jewish home life. These recipes have been gathered from families across our community to help you bring warmth, flavor, and kedushah to your Shabbos table.
Classic Challah
PareveA soft, golden braided challah — the crown of the Shabbos table.
Chicken Soup
MeatA clear, golden broth with tender vegetables — the quintessential Friday night first course.
Roast Chicken
MeatHerb-roasted chicken, crispy on the outside and juicy within — a Shabbos staple.
Cholent
MeatA slow-cooked Shabbos stew of meat, beans, barley, and potatoes — warming and hearty for the Shabbos day meal.
Kugel
PareveA sweet lokshen (noodle) kugel — beloved by children and adults alike.
Gefilte Fish
PareveTraditional poached fish patties served with horseradish — a Friday night classic.
Delicious Salmon
PareveA beautifully prepared salmon — elegant, flavorful, and perfect for the Shabbos table.
Ingredients
- 1 baby salmon
- 8 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
- 1 sprig fresh dill
- Organic cold-extracted olive oil
- Black pepper, to taste
- Herb salt (A. Vogel), to taste
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3 teaspoons apricot jam (Tuscanini)
- Fresh lemon juice, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place the salmon in a baking dish. In a small bowl, mix together the chopped garlic, Dijon mustard, and apricot jam. Drizzle olive oil generously over the salmon, then spread the garlic-mustard-jam mixture evenly on top. Season with herb salt and black pepper. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish and lay the sprig of dill on top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the glaze is golden. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Share Your Shabbos Recipe
Have a family recipe you'd like to contribute to The Jewish Home? We'd love to hear from you.
Submit a Recipe