These recipes are drawn from articles that have been published on our site over the years. In 2013, we added a page of Hanukkah recipes that incorporate Thanksgiving, which was celebrated that year on the first day of Hanukkah.
Traditionally, Ashkenazi Jews – those from Eastern Europe – have made latkes (potato pancakes), while Israeli Jews make doughnuts called sufganiyot. But what it all comes down to is oil. We’re celebrating the miracle of a drop of oil that lasted eight nights. And we’re cooking up our food in plenty of oil too.
Latkes (some pronounce as “lat-keys” and spell as “latkehs” or “latkahs”)
How to Make Latkes: Step-by-Step from JewishBoston.com
Mochi Latkes with Asian Pear and Persimmon Relish
The Right Way to Make Potato Latkes
Scallion Latkes with Scallion Dipping Brushes
Walnut-cherry Cheese Latkes with Chunky Cherry-Applesauce
Greek Herbed Spinach Latkes with Feta-Yogurt Sauce
Crispy Shallot Latkes with Sugar Dusting
From our friends at the URJ, video instruction: How to Make Latkes (part 1) and How to Make Latkes (part 2).
Doughnuts
Buñuelos (or Bimuelos) with Honey
Loukoumades (Sephardic Greek doughnuts)
Mochi Doughnuts with dipping jams
Ponchiki: Polish Cheese Doughnut Holes
Other desserts
Cream Cheese Rugelach with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar
Holiday Sugar Cookies with Icing
Olive Oil Cake with Lemon Thyme Glaze
Side dishes or appetizers
Cheese Pennies or Edible Hanukkah Gelt
Delicata Squash and Spinach Salad
Hanukkah Cheese Platter from JewishBoston.com
Holiday Party Cocktail Menu with Zucchini Latkes
Sweet & Sour Soup with Dill (video)
Main dishes
Fish in Potato Latke Crust with Horseradish Cream
Fried Chicken Cutlets, Italian-Jewish Style
Stuffed Eggplant with Meat and Tahini
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