You don't have to be Jewish to treasure the traditional sweet and savory dishes of Hanukkah. We've rounded up mouthwatering recipes that will make you glad the holiday lasts for eight days!
From two types of latkes to peanut butter and chocolate dreidels, these are decadent delights your family will be asking for long after Hanukkah ends.
Challah Bread
Jane of The Heritage Cook loves making Challah Bread.
"There is something so satisfying when you make your own and there is nothing that smells better than bread baking in the oven," she says.
So true!
Savory Slow Cooker Brisket
Tori of Tori Avey shares her Savory Slow Cooker Brisket recipe, which she's been constantly improving over the years. This brisket cooks atop onions and garlic for 8 to 10 hours for a flavor that you'll be craving all winter long.
Sweet Potato Pancakes
Hannah of Healy Eats Real says her Sweet Potato Pancakes are a nice alternative to your traditional potato pancakes. She even shares the secret to making them so flavorful:
"I used coconut oil to fry them, but surprisingly it didn’t have a coconuty or sweet flavor," she says. "Even with the coconut oil it tasted like salty sweet potatoes!"
Potato Kugel Cups
Jamie of Joy of Kosher says the best part about her Potato Kugel Cups is that "every piece is a crusty corner piece, so nobody has to fight over that coveted crunch."
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Apple Fritter Rings
"Apple Fritter Rings, apple doughnuts, apple fritters, apple beignets — no matter what you call them, one thing is certain: apple slices bathed in buttermilk batter and fried to golden brown perfection are, well, perfection," says Kelly of Just a Taste.
We couldn't agree more!
Tra-dish Knish
Joe of Joe Pastry offers a step-by-step tutorial to help you prepare the Tra-dish Knish your guests willing be talking about long after Hanukkah ends. Joe, who completed baking training on Chicago’s North Shore, where knishes are a way of life, says they're "great stuffed with just about any leftovers you have in the fridge."
Noodle Kugel
Michelle at The Brown Eyed Baker explains what she loves about her Noodle Kugel. "I think this is basically a cross between a sweetened baked macaroni and cheese (but firmer, not gooey) and a noodle-laced cheesecake. So in summary, one of the most delicious things I’ve come across in a long, long time."
Traditional Latkes
Liz of The Lemon Bowl shares how her family enjoys their Traditional Latkes: "We top them simply with a little sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and apple sauce. That’s it. End of story. There is nothing else needed -– this is your one-way ticket to latke perfection."
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Gelt Cookies
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Gelt Cookies are a deliciously festive post-dinner treat! Miriam at Overtime Cook says they scream "Hanukkah!" thanks to the chocolate coin in the center.
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Peanut Butter Fudge Dreidels
The bakers are Oh Nuts shared the secret recipe for making these adorable and delicious Peanut Butter Fudge Dreidels:
"There’s nothing better than the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, and this particular peanut butter fudge has a beautifully creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. They also have a nice sweet-and-salty balance, thanks to the peanut butter and the pretzel stick. Make these for a Hanukkah party, as a fun kid’s activity, or to give as holiday gifts!"
Walnut Rugelach
Reeni of Cinnamon-Spice & Everything Nice says her Walnut Rugelach Cookies are easier to make than you'd think.
"Made from a rich and flavorful pastry with both cream cheese and butter, they have crusty outsides that crunch when you bite into them giving way to tender, flaky insides and sweet layers of honey walnut filling," she explains. Yum!
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Coconut Macaroons
Coconut Macaroons make a deliciously sweet ending to a Hanukkah meal. Trish of Mom on Timeout shares her secrets to turning out a perfect macaroon every time. One of her tips:
"Don’t be afraid of brown! That toasted coconut flavor is essential in a good macaroon!" she says.
