The Ultimate Simanim Appetizer: Honey-Pomegranate Glazed Stuffed Leeks

Leave it to Vera to turn the simanim into the prettiest dish on the table. Her elegant stuffed leek appetizer brings the Rosh Hashanah classics together in a completely unexpected way. And with her florist touch, she’s setting the scene too, with a gorgeous floral arrangement and Rosh Hashanah table to match.

Special thanks to Silver Spoon Party Rental for the upscale tableware featured in this episode.

Get the recipe:

8 large leeks, trimmed
1 tablespoon Gefen Olive Oil + more to drizzle
1/4 cup finely chopped reserved leek centers
1/2 cup medium-grain rice
1 cup chicken broth
1 and 1/2 teaspoons Tuscanini Sea Salt, divided
1 pound ground lamb or ground beef
2 tablespoons silan (date syrup)
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Get the full recipe for Vera’s Honey-Pomegranate Glazed Stuffed Leeks over Roasted Carrot, Butternut, and Golden Beet Puree.

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