Recipe Roundup for the Nine Days

As you may know, the first nine days of the Jewish month of Av are characterized by some traditional mourning-style activities, because the 9th of Av concludes with a fast day for the destruction of the First and Second Temples. This year, the nine days begins Sunday night, July 11th. In addition to people not wearing new clothes, Jews typically refrain from doing unnecessary laundry, getting haircuts, listening to music, and even eating meat. That's where Classically Kosher comes in.

Here's a roundup of various Nine Days-friendly recipes so you won't have to eat pizza the whole time (not that there's anything wrong with that). I hope they will provide some helpful ideas for menu-preparation!

Herb Crusted Sun Dried Tomato Quiche

Three-Cheese Mac n' Cheese (pictured above)

Potato Leek Soup

Braised Red Snapper with Lemon and Wine

Salmon Shallot Frittata

Fire-Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Fusili

Stuffed Shells