Sukkot or the Feast of Tabernacles is a Fall High Holiday– a feast that was instituted by Elohim, that is commemorating the time the Hebrews were in the wilderness following their Exodus from Egypt. The word Sukkot in Hebrew means booth or tabernacle and refers to the temporary dwellings or sukkahs the Hebrews lived in during this time.
Sukkot is an eight-day feasting high holiday, so there are many opportunities for meal ideas and inspiration. I love to try new recipes as well as embracing this new season we are in. As the days are starting to get colder, and summer produce starts to slow down, the heartier vegetables and soups are calling my name.
I created an autumn-inspired Sukkot menu ideas list that will hopefully help you as we prepare for the last Fall Feast of the year!
Main Dish
One of my favorite go-to meals is roasted chicken thighs and veggies. Roasted chicken, sausage, ravioli are all my favorite dinners and are all fall-inspired. Just make sure the sausage is made from biblically clean meats and that the sausage casing is not pork.
Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken With Root Vegetables by Cooking Classy
Tuscan Baked Chicken by Eat Well 101
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Sausage, and Broccoli Sheet Pan Meal by Kaylns Kitchen
Pumpkin Ravioli by Nourish and Fete
Soup and Stews
Nothing says Fall like soups and stews. A hearty beef stew or chili is warm and comforting on a cold, autumn night.
Perfect Beef Stew by Sweet and Savory Meals
Cabbage Roll Soup by Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons
Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage and Kale by The Modern Proper
Turkey Pumpkin Chili by Family Style Food
Side Dishes
Farro with olive oil, feta cheese, tomato, and cucumber makes the perfect side dish for roasted chicken. Roasted squash is a new discovery from last year and one that I will continue this year!
Mediterranean Farro Salad By From a Chefs Kitchen
Herb-Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash By The Real Foodrds
Roasted Delicata Squash By The Kitchn
Roasted Brussel Sprouts By Carls Bad Craving
Dessert
Cherry pie is my favorite kind of pie. But apple pie or crisp is also a favorite, and candied yams are just a classic dessert that is a must for dinner.
The Apple Crisp By Belle of the Kitchen
The Best Southern Candied Yams By Whisk It Real Gud
Homemade Best Apple Pie By Amy in the Kitchen
Cherry Crumble Pie by Kristine’s Kitchen
I hope this Sukkot Menu gave you some ideas or inspiration for your many Sukkot dinners. I hope you and your family have a Sukkot filled with joy and thanksgiving. Shalom!
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I am new to all this, but pork and seafood are off the menu for Jews??? Confused?
Hi Anna, in Leviticus 11, God outlines the clean and unclean foods. Pork, shellfish, and certain types of fish and birds are considered unclean. Many Christians believe that these foods are made clean based on the teachings of JC and Paul but many Torah keepers, Hebrews, Jews still avoid these foods based on the Biblical commandment by God. Hope this helps!
I love this! Thank you for this. I have a friend named Zipporah. I think it’s such a beautiful unique name. Did you grow up a practicing Hebrew or is it something you’re driving into as an adult? I’ve been really feeling the urge to celebrate the biblical holy days and it’s a shame we aren’t taught this in the church.
You’re welcome! It is! No, I didn’t grow up practicing- my family and I discovered it in my late teens. It’s been almost 10 years at this point! I know right? It really is a shame we weren’t taught the whole Bible. There have been so many Churches/ministries trying to incorporate the Biblical holidays in their teachings in the last few years, but still.
Thank you for these ideas! I am excited to try them!
You’re welcome, Ruth!