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Step 1
Choose fresh fruit and vegetables over cooked and dried ones during Sukkot. Take advantage of the bounty our modern world offers where you can get fruit and vegetables out of season, though seasonal and local produce is cheaper and better for the environment.
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Step 2
Start with gefilte fish or soup. When making chicken soup, use plenty of vegetables. Experiment with soups made from vegetables in season like squash, sweet potato and pumpkin.
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Step 3
Make the main dish with chicken rather than beef. Try to include holiday produce like pomegranates, pears and apples for an interesting glaze or sauce.
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Step 4
Cook potatoes instead of rice as a side dish. Roast potatoes with herbs go well with chicken. Also try sweet potato chips or potato kugel.
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Step 5
Serve salads at lunchtime during Sukkot. Try to include as many colors as you can with greens, carrots and bell peppers of all varieties. Use an olive oil and lemon juice or vinegar dressing instead of a store-bought one.
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Step 6
Keep a fruit compote in the refrigerator for snacks. It's a great way to turn mushy or aged fruit into something delicious. Use plums, peaches, apricots, nectarines and grapes. Add cinnamon, honey and lemon juice for natural flavors.
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Step 7
Bake fruit-based treats for Sukkot desserts. Apple cake, apple crisp and apple strudel fit well with the season, but mix pears with the apples for a little twist.
