Latkes, Brisket & More: 21 Essential Hanukkah Recipes
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Many classic Hanukkah recipes honor the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days in the Temple’s menorah, inspiring festive fried foods like latkes and sufganiyot. Other favorites, like matzo ball soup, brisket, and challah, are staples of Jewish cuisine, cherished for the warmth and tradition they bring to the holiday. Happy Hannukah! Classic Braised Brisket with Onions This beef brisket is cooked on top of a massive heap of onions, which slowly caramelize and make a flavorful French onion soup-like gravy. Latkes Delicious latkes that can be made on the stovetop or in the oven — it’s your choice! Sufganiyot (Israeli Donuts) A cross between a beignet and a jelly donut, sufganiyot are pillowy donuts that are eaten in Israel and around the world during Hanukah. Grandma Annie’s Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread Mandel bread is a traditional twice-baked Jewish cookie similar to biscotti. Challah With its rich, slightly sweet flavor, shiny golden crust, and pillowy interior, challah isn’t just for the Jewish holidays — it appeals to everyone, any time! Applesauce This baked homemade applesauce is rich, tart and sweet — almost like apple pie filling — and a world apart from store-bought. Curried Sweet Potato Pancakes Spiced with a blend of curry, cumin, ginger and cayenne pepper, these sweet potato pancakes are a delicious alternative to the usual latkes. Sweet & Spicy Roast Chicken with Carrots, Dates & Pistachios This sheet-pan roast chicken dinner is the perfect no-fuss dish — everything can be prepared and assembled a day in advance, so all that’s left to do at dinnertime is pop it in the oven. Matzo Ball Soup Making chicken soup is a bit of a “potschke,” as my mother would say, but it’s not hard — you pretty much throw everything into a pot and forget it. And these matzo balls are made from a mix! [Old version] Slow-Roasted Salmon with French Herb Salsa This slow-roasted salmon with an elegant fresh herb salsa is wonderful at room temperature, making it perfect for a holiday brunch or buffet. Braised Short Ribs Similar in taste to beef bourguignon, these braised short ribs make a cozy yet elegant dish. Powdered Donut Cake Heavy on the butter and nutmeg, this cake has all the flavors of your favorite cake donut in a convenient square shape. Roast Chicken with Herb Butter From Laurie David’s book, The Family Dinner, this roast chicken is a great dish for creating cozy family moments around the table. Chocolate Rugelach A much-loved Jewish holiday treat, chocolate rugelach are miniature pastries posing as cookies. Moroccan-Style Brisket with Dried Fruit & Capers This Moroccan-style brisket is so abundant and impressive looking, you can keep the sides super simple. Rugelach Delicious to eat and fun to make, rugelach are miniature crescent-rolled pastries with a sweet filling. Chocolate Babka Chocolate and Nutella-swirled babka makes a crave-worthy treat any time of day. Apple Cider Donut Cake When orchard-fresh cider meets donuts in a cake, you get the coziest apple cider donut cake. Chicken Marbella One of the most popular dishes from the Silver Palate Cookbook, Chicken Marbella has been a family favorite for decades. Loved it back then; still love it now! Smoked Salmon Crisps Bring a touch of fancy to your next party with these smoked salmon crisps—a crunchy, creamy, and oh-so-elegant twist on the classic bagels, lox, and cream cheese! Sweet Noodle Kugel Celebrate the Jewish holidays with sweet noodle kugel—a comforting casserole of tender egg noodles, creamy custard, and a crunchy cinnamon-streusel topping. It’s sure to become a family favorite! Classic Braised Brisket with Onions This beef brisket is cooked on top of a massive heap of onions, which slowly caramelize and make a flavorful French onion soup-like gravy. Classic Braised Brisket with Onions This beef brisket is cooked on top of a massive heap of onions, which slowly caramelize and make a flavorful French onion soup-like gravy. Latkes Delicious latkes that can be made on the stovetop or in the oven — it’s your choice! Latkes Delicious latkes that can be made on the stovetop or in the oven — it’s your choice! Sufganiyot (Israeli Donuts) A cross between a beignet and a jelly donut, sufganiyot are pillowy donuts that are eaten in Israel and around the world during Hanukah. Sufganiyot (Israeli Donuts) A cross between a beignet and a jelly donut, sufganiyot are pillowy donuts that are eaten in Israel and around the world during Hanukah. Grandma Annie’s Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread Mandel bread is a traditional twice-baked Jewish cookie similar to biscotti. Grandma Annie’s Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread Mandel bread is a traditional twice-baked Jewish cookie similar to biscotti. Challah With its rich, slightly sweet flavor, shiny golden crust, and pillowy interior, challah isn’t just for the Jewish holidays — it appeals to everyone, any time! Challah With its rich, slightly sweet flavor, shiny golden crust, and pillowy interior, challah isn’t just for the Jewish holidays — it appeals to everyone, any time! Applesauce This baked homemade applesauce is rich, tart and sweet — almost like apple pie filling — and a world apart from store-bought. Applesauce This baked homemade applesauce is rich, tart and sweet — almost like apple pie filling — and a world apart from store-bought. Curried Sweet Potato Pancakes Spiced with a blend of curry, cumin, ginger and cayenne pepper, these sweet potato pancakes are a delicious alternative to the usual latkes. Curried Sweet Potato Pancakes Spiced with a blend of curry, cumin, ginger and cayenne pepper, these sweet potato pancakes are a delicious alternative to the usual latkes. Sweet & Spicy Roast Chicken with Carrots, Dates & Pistachios This sheet-pan roast chicken dinner is the perfect no-fuss dish — everything can be prepared and assembled a day in advance, so all that’s left to do at dinnertime is pop it in the oven. Sweet & Spicy Roast Chicken with Carrots, Dates & Pistachios This sheet-pan roast chicken dinner is the perfect no-fuss dish — everything can be prepared and assembled a day in advance, so all that’s left to do at dinnertime is pop it in the oven. Matzo Ball Soup Making chicken soup is a bit of a “potschke,” as my mother would say, but it’s not hard — you pretty much throw everything into a pot and forget it. And these matzo balls are made from a mix! Matzo Ball Soup Making chicken soup is a bit of a “potschke,” as my mother would say, but it’s not hard — you pretty much throw everything into a pot and forget it. And these matzo balls are made from a mix! [Old version] Slow-Roasted Salmon with French Herb Salsa This slow-roasted salmon with an elegant fresh herb salsa is wonderful at room temperature, making it perfect for a holiday brunch or buffet. [Old version] Slow-Roasted Salmon with French Herb Salsa This slow-roasted salmon with an elegant fresh herb salsa is wonderful at room temperature, making it perfect for a holiday brunch or buffet. Braised Short Ribs Similar in taste to beef bourguignon, these braised short ribs make a cozy yet elegant dish. Braised Short Ribs Similar in taste to beef bourguignon, these braised short ribs make a cozy yet elegant dish. Powdered Donut Cake Heavy on the butter and nutmeg, this cake has all the flavors of your favorite cake donut in a convenient square shape. Powdered Donut Cake Heavy on the butter and nutmeg, this cake has all the flavors of your favorite cake donut in a convenient square shape. Roast Chicken with Herb Butter From Laurie David’s book, The Family Dinner, this roast chicken is a great dish for creating cozy family moments around the table. Roast Chicken with Herb Butter From Laurie David’s book, The Family Dinner, this roast chicken is a great dish for creating cozy family moments around the table. Chocolate Rugelach A much-loved Jewish holiday treat, chocolate rugelach are miniature pastries posing as cookies. Chocolate Rugelach A much-loved Jewish holiday treat, chocolate rugelach are miniature pastries posing as cookies. Moroccan-Style Brisket with Dried Fruit & Capers This Moroccan-style brisket is so abundant and impressive looking, you can keep the sides super simple. Moroccan-Style Brisket with Dried Fruit & Capers This Moroccan-style brisket is so abundant and impressive looking, you can keep the sides super simple. Rugelach Delicious to eat and fun to make, rugelach are miniature crescent-rolled pastries with a sweet filling. Rugelach Delicious to eat and fun to make, rugelach are miniature crescent-rolled pastries with a sweet filling. Chocolate Babka Chocolate and Nutella-swirled babka makes a crave-worthy treat any time of day. Chocolate Babka Chocolate and Nutella-swirled babka makes a crave-worthy treat any time of day. Apple Cider Donut Cake When orchard-fresh cider meets donuts in a cake, you get the coziest apple cider donut cake. Apple Cider Donut Cake When orchard-fresh cider meets donuts in a cake, you get the coziest apple cider donut cake. Chicken Marbella One of the most popular dishes from the Silver Palate Cookbook, Chicken Marbella has been a family favorite for decades. Loved it back then; still love it now! Chicken Marbella One of the most popular dishes from the Silver Palate Cookbook, Chicken Marbella has been a family favorite for decades. Loved it back then; still love it now! Smoked Salmon Crisps Bring a touch of fancy to your next party with these smoked salmon crisps—a crunchy, creamy, and oh-so-elegant twist on the classic bagels, lox, and cream cheese! Smoked Salmon Crisps Bring a touch of fancy to your next party with these smoked salmon crisps—a crunchy, creamy, and oh-so-elegant twist on the classic bagels, lox, and cream cheese! Sweet Noodle Kugel Celebrate the Jewish holidays with sweet noodle kugel—a comforting casserole of tender egg noodles, creamy custard, and a crunchy cinnamon-streusel topping. It’s sure to become a family favorite! Sweet Noodle Kugel Celebrate the Jewish holidays with sweet noodle kugel—a comforting casserole of tender egg noodles, creamy custard, and a crunchy cinnamon-streusel topping. It’s sure to become a family favorite! December 4, 2023 SharePinEmailTweet Share Pin Email Tweet