The Best Hanukkah Recipes
Sweet Potato Latkes
Recipe: Sweet Potato Latkes
Potato latkes are a staple on the Hanukkah table. Here we mix things up a bit and add a Southern twist by using sweet potatoes in place of baking potatoes.
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Fresh Applesauce
Recipe: Fresh Applesauce
Use different varieties of apples for a unique taste and texture. Delicious spooned over potato latkes, doughnuts, pancakes, and biscuits.
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Brisket with Mushroom-and-Onion Gravy
Recipe: Brisket with Mushroom-and-Onion Gravy
A top-rated reader favorite, this tender and flavorful brisket will make a mouth-watering main dish for your Hanukkah celebration. Round out the meal with buttery mashed potatoes and roasted potatoes.
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Pepper Jelly-Pecan Rugelach
Recipe: Pepper Jelly-Pecan Rugelach
Rugelach, a Hanukkah tradition, are bite-size crescent-shaped cookies rolled with fruit, nuts, jam, or other fillings. We used red pepper jelly in this recipe to give the Rugelach just the right amount of sweet heat.
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Beef Short Ribs
Recipe: Beef Short Ribs
This dish looks impressive but requires little effort. You don't have to use an expensive bottle of wine for cooking, but make sure you like the flavor.
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Roast Chicken
Recipe: Roast Chicken
Show your culinary skill with this recipe for savory Roast Chicken. Roasted with lemon, dried rosemary, and seasoned pepper, the taste of this chicken will speak for itself.
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Warm Frisée Salad with Crispy Kosher Salami
Recipe: Warm Frisée Salad with Crispy Kosher Salami
Frisée is a member of the chicory family often used in mesclun salad mixes. Buy bunches with crisp leaves and no signs of wilting. Use all of the leaves except the core.
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Sweet Potato Latkes
Recipe: Sweet Potato Latkes
We combine two types of potatoes—sweet potatoes and russet—for just the right texture and color. Panko adds extra crunch to the latkes.
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Sweet Vegetable Kugel
Recipe: Sweet Vegetable Kugel
Kugel is a baked pudding usually made with potatoes or noodles. We gave this recipe a Southern spin by adding sweet potatoes.
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Matzo Ball Soup
Recipe: Matzo Ball Soup
This soup is so delicious and nourishing you will want to make it year round, not just on special holidays.
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Garlic-Herb Roasted Chicken
Recipe: Garlic-Herb Roasted Chicken
Add additional moistness and flavor by replacing the wire roasting rack with a colorful rack of carrots and celery ribs. Enhance the flavor even further by adding a few sprigs of fresh herbs, unpeeled whole shallots, or apple slices.
Video: Easy Roasted Chicken Recipe
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Peach-Pecan Rugelach
Recipe: Peach-Pecan Rugelach
We gave this version of the traditional Hanukkah treat a decidedly Southern spin with a filling made of peach preserves and pecans.
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Jelly Doughnuts (Sufganiyout)
Recipe: Jelly Doughnuts (Sufganiyout)
Frozen roll dough makes this traditional dessert a cinch to make.
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Red Wine-Braised Brisket with Caramelized Onions
Recipe: Red Wine-Braised Brisket with Caramelized Onions
A long, slow, bake time ensures this savory brisket, simmering in red wine and onions, will be melt-in-your-mouth tender. This will make a delicious main dish for your special-occasion menu.
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Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
Recipe: Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
Comforting Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Apples is just the entree for feeding a hungry crowd. One large 5- to 6-pound bird or two smaller ones will satisfy your gang.
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Mindi's Doughnuts and Easy Raspberry Sauce
Recipe: Mindi's Doughnuts and Easy Raspberry Sauce
Glazed doughnut holes and fruit spread turn this traditional Hanukkah treat into a sweet and easy appetizer.
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Spicy Apricot Brisket
Recipe: Spicy Apricot Brisket
The sweet notes from apricot preserves play well with the spiciness of chili sauce to create a delicious, savory main course.
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Braided Egg Bread
Recipe: Braided Egg Bread
This slightly sweet bread is also known as challah. It's delicious for French toast.
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Simple Potato Latkes
Recipe: Simple Potato Latkes
Test Kitchen Tip: Squeeze the potato mixture with your hands to remove excess liquid before dropping it into the hot oil. This will keep the oil from splattering and ensure crisp latkes.