Our Totally Perfect Tu Bishvat Picks

Tu Bishvat means a time to celebrate in the middle of a long, cold winter. From vibrant salads bursting with flavor to irresistible desserts that will satisfy your sweet tooth, these recipes are sure to inspire you to create a festive feast that celebrates nature’s gifts in the most delectable way. They are bright, fruity, and remind us of Tu Bishvat, and therefore they deserve honorable mention!

1. Cranberry Pecan Biscotti by Estee Kafra

These Cranberry Pean Biscotti are so well balanced, we almost feel like they work on your diet. Either way, they’re so worth it.

2. Cabbage and Persimmon Salad by Brynie Greisman

Fresh, crunchy and sweet is the name of our game.

3. Pear and Crispy Crumb Cake by Estee Kafra

SO many ways you can shake up this Pear and Crispy Crumb Cake. Need ideas? Give us a ring.

4. Crumble-Stuffed Pears by Esther Ottensoser

This effortless beauty just became your Shabbos dessert. Donesky.

5. Fruity Quinoa Salad by Chanie Nayman

This recipe went viral for a reason. Major perk, you can make it without the lettuce, and throw in whatever fruits you have on hand. Perfect for Shabbos day. 

6. Fruity One-Bowl Granola by Chanie Nayman 

This can live in your freezer till Pesach, but obviously it won’t make it that long. Such a great multi-purpose food that will have your house smelling dead good. 

7. Fresh ‘n Festive Salad by Chanie Nayman

Not all fruity salads are created equal. I’m serious. This one is just different. In the best way possible, of course.

8. Frozen Mango Strawberry Pie by Brynie Greisman

Mango and strawberry scream summer, and that is exactly why we want to make this dessert right now.

9. Layered Salad with Silan Almond Dressing by Brynie Greisman

There are so many checks in this recipe for Tu Bishvat, which is why it’s the most obvious salad of choice!

10. Ice Cream and Strawberry Sauce with Crunch By Brynie Greisman

Go check out the ShortCuts video on this, and thank us after your kids are all busy cutting up fruits and creating this beautiful masterpiece.

11. Blood Orange Pomegranate Salad by Chaia Frishman

Ok, we’re cheating, this wasn’t exactly in Family Table, but since Chaia is one of our faves, and this salad totally deserves an extra special shout out, it’s in this roundup. Also, Chaia is the ultimate authority on Tu Bishvat as she owns a fruit platter business!

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Chanie Nayman

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As the Editor in Chief for Kosher.com, and the editor for the famed Mishpacha Magazine's recipe section, Family Table, as well as editor of bestselling cookbook The Best of Family Table, Chanie Nayman is constantly at the forefront of kosher food. Her work in the number one Orthodox Jewish magazine worldwide is read and beloved by over 250,000 people weekly. She works closely with national kosher brands such as Kedem, Agri Meats, Norman's Yogurt, Pelleh and much more, giving her the ultimate insight into her readership's relationships with branding and food direction. Her expertise and authority in kosher food trends in the frum community give her the ultimate edge, and solidify her as a leader in the industry.

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