Bright, colorful, and satisfyingly sweet, tzimmes is a much-loved traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish. Also known as tsimmes, it is often served on holidays like Rosh Hashanah (to symbolize a sweet new year) and Passover. However, it's so delicious, many households make it year-round. Pronounced “tsi-mess,” this tasty side dish is made from carrots, a mixture of dried fruits such as raisins and prunes, and sweet root veggies like sweet potatoes and yams. The name comes from the Yiddish expression for “a big fuss” – a reference to all the peeling and chopping needed to make the dish. Actually cooking tzimmes...