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Here's a great way to create your own, homemade Rosh Hashana gifts. Every year I make these mouth-watering honey-nut jars as gifts for family and friends. They are simple to prepare, and everyone loves them.  They are perfect for your Rosh Hashana table, and go perfectly alongside apple wedges, or as a topping over fruit, yogurt, and many desserts. Here's what you will need: 4 ounce glass jars with tight-fitting lids honey your favorite variety of nuts (I use cashews, pecans, and almonds) cinnamon Lightly toast the nuts in a toaster oven or in a frying pan, and cool. Place the nuts in the bottom of a glass jar, filling the jar about 1/3 of the way. Sprinkle some cinnamon over the nuts. Pour honey over, filling the jar. Seal the jar tightly. Wrap with decorative ribbon or cellophane. These beautiful gifts literally take just a few minutes to prepare. This year, I've made mini versions, and have one to place at each of my guest's place setting on Rosh Hashana.

BEST BRISKET SERVES 8-10 PEOPLE In my opinion, the key to an amazing brisket is a perfect sauce. So many of the modern-day Kosher brisket recipes call for heaps of sugar�it�s so unnecessary. I came across a version of this recipe online, and �doctored it up� a little bit. It truly is the best brisket I�ve ever tasted. And by the way, you can make it a month in advance and freeze it�so convenient. 1 -5 pound first-cut beef brisket 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium-sized yellow onions, peeled and sliced 1 -12bottle of beer, I use Corona � cup ketchup 1 -14 ounce can whole-berry cranberry sauce � cup red wine Kosher salt Black pepper Preheat oven 350. Heat the olive oil in a large roasting pan over medium-high heat.   Season the brisket with lots of salt and pepper, don�t be afraid to over-season. Sear the brisket for about 4 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Remove the brisket and set aside. Add the onions and saut� for about 10 minutes until translucent. Meanwhile, in a la...

Chicken with Pumpkin, Figs and Honey This dish is so unique in flavor and beautiful in presentation. The use of figs and honey add a sophistication that is perfect for your Rosh Hashana meal. It's simple to prepare and your home will smell like heaven while it's cooking. Always a crowd-pleaser!! Yield: 12 pieces of chicken 12 pieces of skinless chicken, on or off the bone 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, peeled 2 garlic cloves leaves from 2 rosemary sprigs 6 thyme sprigs 15 ounce can plain pumpkin puree 1 cup dried mission figlets or 2 cups fresh figs, stemmed 2 cinnamon sticks, cracked 1 teaspoon ground allspice � cup honey 1 cup red wine 1 � cup water salt and freshly ground black pepper toasted slivered almonds   Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.   In a food processor, (or by hand) chop up the onions, garlic, rosemary and thyme�don�t let it get mushy�Just a few quick pulses. Heat the oil in a heavy roasting pan over medium-high heat. Saute the onions, garlic,...