Shavuot Menu 2025 (Dairy, Vegetarian)

I’m so excited for this most joyful and delicious holiday — the one we lovingly call the “cheesecake chag” . Shavuot is about receiving the Torah, celebrating the harvest, and yes... indulging in all things dairy. Whether you're hosting a full Yom Tov meal or keeping it light and summery, I’ve gathered some fabulous recipes to elevate your Shavuot table.

From creamy cheesecakes to crisp salads, flaky pastries to refreshing drinks, these dishes are all about flavor, freshness, and the joy of sharing.

Scroll down to explore recipes that are beautiful, seasonal, and full of love.

Wishing you a sweet and meaningful Chag!

Lots of love,

Mushky

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[ Shavuot Menu Recipes ]

☕ Ice Coffee

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups strong brewed coffee, cooled

• Ice cubes

• Milk or cream

• Simple syrup or sugar

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.

2. Pour over chilled coffee.

3. Add milk/cream and sweeten to taste.

4. Stir and serve.

🌿 Iced Nana (Mint) Tea

Ingredients:

• 5–6 fresh mint sprigs

• 4 cups boiling water

• 1–2 tbsp honey or sugar

• Ice

Instructions:

1. Steep mint in boiling water for 5–7 minutes.

2. Add sweetener if desired.

3. Chill and serve over ice.

🥖 Pain d’Epi (Wheat Sheaf Bread)

A delicious decorative pull-apart baguette.

Ingredients:

• 3½ cups bread flour

• 1½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp sugar

• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast

• 1¼ cups warm water

Instructions:

1. Mix ingredients to form a soft dough. Knead 10 min.

2. Let rise 1–1.5 hours.

3. Shape into a long baguette. With scissors, snip at a 45° angle every 2" and fold alternate pieces left/right.

4. Rise 30 min. Bake at 450°F for 20–25 min until golden.

🌿 Rosemary Sourdough

Use your favorite sourdough recipe. Add:

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary during final stretch and fold.

• Optionally brush the crust with olive oil before baking.

🥒 Tzatziki

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 2 Persian cucumbers, grated and drained

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• ½ cup chopped fresh dill

• ½ cup chopped fresh mint

• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients.

2. Chill for 30 min to meld flavors.

3. Alternatively, blend all in a food processor

🍑 Peach Burrata Summer Salad

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe peaches, sliced

• 1 ball Burrata or fresh mozzarella

• Arugula or baby greens

• toasted pine nuts

Balsamic Dressing

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, mustard, and honey.

2. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to emulsify.

3. Season with salt and pepper. Adjust sweetness or acidity to taste.

Instructions:

1. Arrange greens and peaches.

2. Tear Burrata and place over salad.

3. Sprinkle pine nuts. Drizzle with dressing

🌽 Charred Corn, Avocado, Dill & Lime Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 ears corn, charred and kernels cut off

• 1 avocado, diced

• Cherry tomatoes, halved

• 2 tbsp chopped dill

• Kale

• Juice of 1 lime

• Olive oil, salt, pepper

Instructions:

1. Combine corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, dill and kale.

2. Drizzle lime juice and olive oil. Season to taste.

🥔 Roasted Potato Poutine 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs baby potatoes, halved

• Olive oil, salt, pepper

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

• 1 cup warm mushroom or onion gravy

Instructions:

1. Roast potatoes at 425°F for 30–40 min.

2. Transfer to a platter, top with cheese, then pour hot gravy.

3. Garnish with chives or parsley.

🧅 Caramelized Onion & Oak-Smoked Cheddar Tartlettes

Use frozen mini tart shells. Yields about 15 of them.

Filling:

• 2 onions, caramelized with 1 tbsp butter + pinch of sugar

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup milk

• ½ cup grated oak-smoked cheddar

• Salt, pepper, thyme

Instructions:

1. Fill tart shells with onion.

2. Pour over egg/cheese mixture.

3. Bake at 350°F for 20–25 min until set.

pic by Menucha

🐟 Pistachio-Crusted Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets

• ½ cup chopped pistachios

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp honey

• Lemon zest, salt, pepper

Instructions:

1. Mix olive oil, mustard, honey lemon zest, salt and pepper. Brush on salmon.

2. Press chopped pistachios onto salmon.

3. Bake at 400°F for 12–15 min.

   
   

pic by Talya

🍓 Fresh Fruit Platter

Use seasonal berries, melon, cherries, apricots, grapes, and mint sprigs for garnish.

🍰 Basque Cheesecake

@Sivan’s Kitchen

🍇 Reva’s Classic Cheesecake with Fruit Compote

Ingredients:

1 lb. cream cheese

1 cup sour cream

3/4 cup sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup flour

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients in blender or mixer.

Place in 2 graham cracker crusts and bake at 350 degrees for 35- 40 minutes.

Compote:

• 2 cups berries (fresh/frozen)

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Simmer berries, sugar, and lemon for 10–15 min.

2. Cool and spoon over chilled cheesecake.