Tzimmes or tsimmes (Yiddish, Hebrew: צימעס) is a traditional Jewish casserole. It is a sweet dish, a combination of fruit, meat, and vegetables cooked slowly over very low heat, flavored with honey and sometimes cinnamon. There are endless variations on the theme.
A tzimmes can be found in every good New Year's meal (see Rosh Hashanah). According to Leo Rosten, its name probably comes from the German words zum (to the) and essen (eating).
