Shabbat Dinner Ideas

Sometimes easy Shabbat dinner ideas are all you need! In addition to being easy to make, these are also healthy and delicious.

This meal plan has around six servings but you can adjust the recipes as needed. We also included a grocery list to make it as helpful as possible.

how to use this meal plan:

This meal plan has an appetizer, a main, three side dishes, and a dessert. If you’d like a bigger meal, you can browse our recipe index and choose some more recipes. On the flip side, if you want a smaller meal you can leave something out.

Make sure to add Challah to your grocery list as well as any dips or drinks that you like. After that, you have your Friday night meal taken care of! Some of these dishes are great options for Shabbos lunch as well, so feel free to make a little extra.

shabbat dinner ideas:

• Chicken Soup with Matza Balls
• Chicken Paprikash
• Baked Potatoes
• Roasted Broccolini
• Creamy Veggie Salad
• Crinkle Cookies

Grocery List for shabbat dinner ideas:

The quantities listed here are for six servings but adjust if you’re doubling or halving the recipes. If you already have something on this list you can cross it off. If you don’t have something on the “most probably have at home list”, add it to the grocery list.

Non-Perishables:

• 1 jar of smoked paprika
• 1 container of low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 can of baby corn
• 1 small package of slivered almonds
• 1 small package of dried cranberries
• 1 bottle of apple cider vinegar
• 1 container of cocoa powder
• 1 container of turbinado sugar
• 1 bag of whole wheat flour
• 1 bag of powdered sugar
• 1 package of Manishewitz matza ball mix

Perishables:

• 1 pound of chicken bones
• 2 pounds of chicken legs
• 1 carton of eggs

Fruits & Veggies:

• 3 carrots
• 1 zucchini
• 1 package of celery
• 3 onions
• 1 head of garlic
• 1 small bunch of dill
• 1 small bunch of parsley
• 6 russet potatoes
• 2 pounds of broccolini
• 1 pound of romaine lettuce
• 1 pint of cherry tomatoes

Things you most probably have at home:

• Salt
• Black pepper
• Olive oil
• Mayonnaise
• Honey
• White flour
• Baking powder
• Vanilla extract
• Baking soda

easy shabbat dinner ideas:

chicken soup with matza balls:

Ingredients:

for the chicken soup:

• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into pieces
• 1 zucchini, cut up
• 2 ribs of celery, chopped
• 1 onion, sliced in half
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Small bunch of dill
• Small bunch of parsley
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 1 pound of chicken bones

for the matza balls:

• 1 box Manischewitz matza ball mix

Instructions:

for the chicken soup:

1. Place everything in a pot except for the chicken bones and cover with water.
2. Bring to a boil and then lower the flame.
3. After around 30 minutes add the chicken bones to the soup and cook for around 40 minutes.
4. Remove the chicken bones from the soup and discard.
5. Remove any fat from the top of the soup as well.
6. Lower the flame to a simmer and cook for around two hours.

for the matza balls:

1. Cook the matza balls according to package instructions.

chicken paprikash:

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chicken legs
• 2 onions, quartered
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup low-sodium vegetable broth

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet and add the onions. Sauté for around five minutes.
2. Add the chicken skin side down and cook until the skin has browned, around four minutes.
3. Flip the chicken over and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
4. Add the garlic and broth to the pan, cover and bring to a boil.
5. Lower the heat and simmer for around two hours or until the chicken has softened.

baked potatoes:

Ingredients:

• 6 russet potatoes, washed and cut into halves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Place the potatoes on a lined baking sheet and drizzle olive oil over them.
3. Sprinkle a little bit of salt on each potato as well.
4. Bake for 45 minutes or until the potatoes become brown and crispy.

roasted broccolini:

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds broccolini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
• Fresh lemon
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Place the broccolini and tomatoes on a lined baking sheet.
3. Add the minced garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper to a bowl. Mix well.
4. Pour the oil mixture over the broccolini and massage it in well making sure they’re all thoroughly coated.
5. Roast for around 15 minutes or until the broccolini is slightly charred.
6. Squeeze a little bit of fresh lemon juice over the broccolini.
7. Serve with lemon wedges.

creamy veggie salad:

ingredients:

• 1 pound of romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
• 1 small container of cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 1 can of corn
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries

dressing:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey

instructions:

1. Place all of the salad ingredients in a bowl and pour the dressing on top.
2. Mix & serve.

crinkle cookies:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions:

• Add the oil, vanilla extract, sugar and eggs to a bowl. Whisk until combined.
• Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt to a bowl and mix.
• Add the flour mixture to the liquid mixture and mix well.
• Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for around four hours or overnight.
• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
• Meanwhile make around 16 cookies by rolling out the dough into even-sized balls.
• Dip each ball into a bowl of powdered sugar and place on a lined baking sheet.
• Bake the cookies for around 15 minutes and allow them to cool fully before serving.

Notes:

Everything will stay fresh in the fridge for around four days. Enjoy and have a beautiful Shabbos!