Economical Shabbat Meals for a Crowd

Our teenage children like to invite their friends to join us for Shabbat meals. Naturally, we want to encourage our kids to bring their friends home, and we want our children to remember their home as welcoming and warm. In order to serve a large group of hungry teens while staying within our budget, we need a low-cost Shabbat menu for a crowd. These economical Sabbath menus are designed to satiate big appetites without putting a big hole in our pocket.

Economical Sabbath Dinner Menu for a Crowd

• Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls
• Simple Roast Chicken (add carrots, zucchini and potatoes)
• Farfel (or couscous or rice depending on what is on sale)
• Peacock Vegetables (use any vegetables in season)
• Apple Cake (or melon if in season)

Economical Sabbath Lunch Menu for a Crowd

• Chicken Wings
• Roasted Eggplant with Techina and Sweet Chili Sauce
• Meat Pie or Meat Balls with Rice or Cholent
• Breaded Baked Chicken (use any part of chicken on sale)
• Russian Potato Salad or Potato Kugel
• Perfect Shabbat Cake