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On Jewish Arbor Day, a.k.a. Tu BiShvat, it’s customary to eat the fruits and nuts that grow on trees in Israel. The holiday’s seven species (sheva minim) are wheat, barley, grapes (wine), figs, pomegranates, olives, and dates. Although not mentioned in Deuteronomy, almonds also figure prominently in this celebration, since almond trees are the first ones to flower in Israel at the time of the holiday.
Try these fruity and nutty recipes on their own or as part of a Tu BiShvat seder.
Appetizers and Starters
- 1654 Barley Salad
- Fruit and Nut Cups
- Fresh Figs with Goat Cheese and Honey
- Marinated Olives
- Sangria de Curaçao
- Wine Jelly & Frosted Grapes
Soups, Salads, and Sides
- Arugula Salad with Dates and Chevre
- Barley Salad
- Crusty Olive Bread
- Herb Salad with Feta Cheese, Halvah, and Green Almonds
- Ottoman Watermelon and Olive Salad
- Spring Barley Risotto with Asparagus and Lemon
- Vegetarian Mushroom Barley Soup
Entrées and Sides
- Baked Chicken with Barley
- Chicken Fesenjan with Walnuts and Pomegranate Syrup
- Bread Kugel with Dried Fruit and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Moroccan Sweet Couscous with Mixed Dried Fruits
