Holidays & Occasions Hanukkah Every Dish You Need on Your Hanukkah Dinner Menu this Year By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on December 11, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Iain Bagwell Get those frying pans ready. The family's on their way, and you know they'll be looking for some latkes. But, if you're looking to round out your dinner menu beyond a crispy fried treat, we've got a few favorite Hanukkah dinner recipe ideas that reflect the spirit of the season. If you're looking to serve a few traditional dishes, our Red Wine-Braised Brisket with Caramelized Onions and Sweet Vegetable Kugel are sure to live up to Bubbe's recipes. Or, if you're looking to add a bit of color to your nearly all-fried spread, try our Brussels Sprouts with Cornbread Croutons or our beautiful Skillet Squash Blossom. They're sure to delight without taking the spotlight off of your world famous latkes. Ready for dessert? Serve our Sufganiyout or Peach-Pecan Rugelach for a sweet Hanukkah treat. Here, we've rounded up Hanukkah menu recipes that are easy to mix and match all eight nights. 01 of 22 The Happiest Hanukkah: A Hanukkah Dinner for 12 Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: William Smith Recipe: Potato Latkes Recipe: Clarified Butter Recipe: Potato Latkes Warm Apple Compote and Aged Cheddar Topping Recipe: Potato Latkes with Tahini, Yogurt, and Roasted Red Pepper Topping Recipe: Potato Latkes with Herbed Sour Cream and Smoked Salmon Topping Recipe: Young Lettuces and Shaved Winter Vegetables with Walnut Vinaigrette Recipe: Apple Fritters with Salted Caramel Sauce Get out your menorah and your cast-iron skillet. It's time for a Hanukkah celebration with a special menu designed by chef Todd Ginsberg of Atlanta Restuarant The General Muir. Serve the latkes and toppings family style for a fun, informal meal. 02 of 22 Brisket with Mushroom-and-Onion Gravy Alison Miksch Recipe: Brisket with Mushroom-and-Onion Gravy It's not Hanukkah without a homemade brisket on the table, and this recipe is a true reader favorite. 03 of 22 Red Wine-Braised Brisket with Caramelized Onions Iain Bagwell Recipe: Red Wine-Braised Brisket with Caramelized Onions Simmered in red wine and onions, this slow cooked brisket is melt-in-your-mouth tender. 04 of 22 Spicy Apricot Brisket Southern Living Recipe: Spicy Apricot Brisket A sweet take on a Hanukkah menu staple, apricot preserves play well with the spiciness of chili sauce in this delicious main. 05 of 22 Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Apples Iain Bagwell Recipe: Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Apples Who says Rosh Hashanah is the only holiday where apples appear on the table? This roasted chicken pairs with sweet potatoes and apples for a recipe ready to feed a crowd. 06 of 22 Braided Egg Bread (Challah) Southern Living Recipe: Braided Egg Bread Even if you normally serve your favorite, local bakery loaf, there's nothing like a homemade challah. Don't worry. This recipe makes it a cinch. 07 of 22 Matzo Ball Soup Jennifer Davick Recipe: Matzo Ball Soup This classic recipe is sure to have guests asking for more than just two matzo balls in their bowl. 08 of 22 Sweet Potato Latkes Luca Trovato Recipe: Sweet Potato Latkes Mix it up this year by using sweet potatoes instead of baking potatoes for a new take on this Hanukkah must-have. 09 of 22 Simple Potato Latkes Southern Living Recipe: Simple Potato Latkes Simple, crispy, and just as good as Bubbe's – we promise. 10 of 22 Fresh Applesauce Luca Trovato Recipe: Fresh Applesauce No matter how you like to dress your latkes, we can all agree that this Fresh Applesauce recipe only makes things better. 11 of 22 Sweet Vegetable Kugel Jennifer Davick Recipe: Sweet Vegetable Kugel If you're looking to add a new kugel recipe to your catalogue, look no further. This sweet potato spin on a holiday classic is sure to delight. 12 of 22 Skillet Squash Blossom Iain Bagwell Recipe:Skillet Squash Blossom As tasty as it is eye catching, add this Skillet Squash Blossom recipe to your menu, and you can feel a little bit better about splurging on some Sufganiyout for dessert. 13 of 22 Brussels Sprouts with Cornbread Croutons Iain Bagwell Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Cornbread Croutons A touch of cornbread makes this Brussels spouts side a true Southern holiday dish. 14 of 22 Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots Iain Bagwell Recipe: Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots Add some color to your Hanukkah menu with this bright and delicious carrot side. 15 of 22 Parsley Couscous Southern Living Recipe:Parsley Couscous An easy, Israeli dish, this tasty couscous side only takes 10 minutes to make. 16 of 22 Green Beans with Garlic Jim Franco Recipe: Green Beans with Garlic Simple and fresh, you'll love the flavor of this easy green bean side. 17 of 22 Asparagus-New Potato Hash Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Asparagus-New Potato Hash You'll be shocked by how refreshing such a straightforward mix of vegetables can be. 18 of 22 Pepper Jelly-Pecan Rugelach Iain Bagwell Recipe: Pepper Jelly-Pecan Rugelach These traditional crescent-shaped sweets are filled with pepper jelly for just the right amount of sweet heat 19 of 22 Peach-Pecan Rugelach Luca Trovato Recipe: Peach-Pecan Rugelach We filled this Rugelach recipe with pecans and peach preserves for a Southern take on this Hanukkah treat. 20 of 22 Jelly Doughnuts (Sufganiyout) Jennifer Davick Recipe: Jelly Doughnuts (Sufganiyout) Deep fried and full of tradition, sufganiyout are another sweet nod to the miraculous oil this Hanukkah. 21 of 22 Stained-Glass Hanukkah Cookies Add a sweet note to your Hanukkah celebration with these pretty, homemade treats. These simple cookies are made with premade sugar cookie or shortbread to save you time during the festivities, and then cut out with your favorite cookie cutter shapes (we used the Star of David and a dreidel). Add in some hard candies, like blue Jolly Ranchers, and watch your stained-glass cookies take shape in the oven. Be sure to let the batch cool before serving, as the candy will be very hot. 22 of 22 Mindi's Doughnuts and Easy Raspberry Sauce Jennifer Davick Recipe: Mindi's Doughnuts and Easy Raspberry Sauce For an easy Hanukkah dessert, grab a few glazed doughnut holes from the grocery and add our easy raspberry sauce for a sweet touch. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit