31 Easy Ways to Make the Purim Seudah a Great Meal.

The glue gun is working overtime, the Amazon packages are still coming, and you’re a little panicked about the boxes that you didn’t know needed assembling. But Purim is coming and it’s time to plan that seudah with these crowd-pleasing ideas.

Plus, they’re ideas that take less time vs. more.

Pretzel Challah

We really should have started you off with an amazing Pretzel Challah.

Really, Really Good Whole Wheat Challah Ah, that time of year is here again. Shlissel Challah. I always marvel at how enthusiastic we get when baking the first dough after Pesach. You’d think we would want to stay away from a measuring cup until July, but no. Here we are, filled with joy, pulling out or mixers, donning aprons and sprinkling our counters with flour.

Whole Wheat Challah

Or Whole Wheat Challah if you want to try to start off the meal a little healthier.

Garlic Crown Challah

Oh no, we got it. It’s going to be THIS Garlic Crown Challah that you’re going to wash for at your Purim Seudah.

MEAT

Eggroll Hamentaschen

First, let’s make sure the kids are happy at this purim seudah.

This year, we’re bringing you these Eggroll Hamentaschen. So easy and so good!

MEAT

Baked Pastrami and Cabbage Eggrolls

The spring roll appetizer without the fry.

4 Ways to Make Hamantashen (and None Involve Making or Rolling Dough) Not up to rolling out a dough and baking hamantaschen? Get in the Purim spirit with these four easy and tasty ways to enjoy the three-cornered pastry.

MEAT

Sweet and Savory Hamantaschen

These Sweet and Savory Hamantaschen are totally fun and in the spirit (and they use store-bought dough).

MEAT

Pull Apart Hot Dogs

Or, make These Pull Apart Hot Dogs, they’ll be gone in seconds.

pull apart hot dogs, baked, on a white oval tray with mustard in a stainless condiment bowl
Loved Our Charcuterie Appetizer Concept? Make a Mini One for Yom Tov. This fun appetizer idea will have your family raving long past dessert

MEAT

Charcuterie Board.

Everyone finds something to love on our family friendly Charcuterie Board.

MEAT

Naval Pastrami

Purim is such a busy day. It’s a wonder you managed to cook anything. So you need an easy main. That’s Naval Pastrami. Nothing easier.

MEAT

Boneless Flanken and Potatoes

Slow-cooked, tender, crowd-pleasing. Make ahead and save the last step for Purim day!

MEAT

Flanken Roast Over Lima Beans

The star of the show.

MEAT

Bao Buns

Make the buns now and freeze.

All components can be made ahead + assembled fresh.

MEAT

Pulled Beef Tacos

Really, a great Purim Seudah is all about the appetizers. The yummy stuff that you can leave out, and everyone helps themselves as they pop in and out. Our number one appetizer of the year, of course, are Pulled Beef Tacos (you can’t go wrong).

Add some onion rings.

MEAT

Pastrami Pizzas

And Pastrami Pizzas.

MEAT

Beef Chili Pizzas

A family-Friendly pick-up all ages will love.

Plated chummus bassar with bread nearby.

MEAT

Chummus Bassar

Crowd-pleasing.

MEAT

Steak Stir-Fry

Whether or not you have leftover steak or are grilling special, a steak stir-fry is a great idea.

Wings, plated - topped with scallions - and hot sauce

CHICKEN

Teriyaki Chicken Wings

If not for a party, then when?

CHICKEN

Pretzel Chicken Sandwiches

Great for a crowd. It stretches and stays fine at room temperature.

CHICKEN

General Tso Chicken

On Purim, sometimes Chinese food is the go-to for the main dish (haha, especially if you’re not cooking!). Like this General Tso Chicken. You can make it in a Crock-Pot so you don’t need to work before the meal.

FISH

Homemade Cured Salmon

Different, refreshing, yet still approachable.

SALAD

Sushi Salad

Or a stunner of a Sushi Salad.

SALAD

Skirt Steak and Mango

But don’t forget this tasty Skirt Steak and Mango number.

SALAD

Israeli Salad Up a Notch

The perfect addition to your chummus platter.

SALAD

Mushroom Romaine Salad

And, of course, you need a new, amazing crowd-pleasing salad. Like this Mushroom Romaine Salad that will be finished down the bottom of the bowl.

SALAD

Red Cabbage Salad

Or the Red Cabbage Salad that’s fun to plate and fun to eat.

9 x 13 Rice 

Our 9 x 13 Rice will be your #1 side dish.

DESSERT

No-Mixer Brownie & Fudge Sauce

Now for dessert. We got it. Something that takes no work and no time. And something everyone will love.

Like Hot Cake and Cold Ice Cream.

These Duncan Hines Hack Results in the Most Irresistible Chocolate Cake

DESSERT

Easy Chocolate Cake

Or this easy chocolate cake that’s totally in the Purim spirit (it has a bit of rum! Use one of the mini bottles you’re bound to get).

DESSERT

Acai for a Crowd

The refreshing pick me up your guests will love.

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2 responses to “31 Easy Ways to Make the Purim Seudah a Great Meal.”

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    sara

    a bunnh of links are not working

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      Thank you! They’re fixed now.

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