Hanukkah Recipes

Light up the season with our favorite Hanukkah recipes and traditions to celebrate. Plus, learn how to master dishes like brisket, rugelach, latkes and more.

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    100 Hanukkah Recipes to Celebrate the Season

    From latkes to sufganiyot, brisket to kugel, these Hanukkah recipes are ready to brighten up each day of the Festival of Lights.

    Potato Latkes

    This potato latkes recipe is super tasty. For the ultimate crispiness, squeeze out all the liquid from the grated veggies...


    Challah

    Eggs lend to the richness of this traditional challah recipe. The attractive golden color and delicious flavor make it hard...


    What is a Knish?

    If you didn't grow up in New York, you've probably never had this traditional Jewish dish. What is a knish?


    Chocolate Babka

    I love this chocolate babka recipe. Even if it's slightly imperfect going into the oven, it turns out gorgeous. —Lisa...

    The Jewish Brisket Recipe Everyone Should Learn How to Make

    This Jewish brisket recipe is our go-to recipe for the holidays. Use our expert tips to create a perfectly moist,...


    11 Ina Garten Holiday Recipes for Your Table

    'Tis the season for Ina Garten holiday recipes! Hanukkah and Christmas are the perfect time to share Ina's kitchen magic.

    This Metal Menorah Cleaning Hack Is a Hanukkah Life-Saver

    Keep those candles burning bright for all eight nights.


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    Sweet Potato Latkes

    I have great memories of making this recipe for family holidays. Shredded russet potatoes can be used instead of sweet...


    Chocolate Rugelach

    Many bakeries make these classic pastries, but they taste so much better when they are homemade. Traditionally, they are filled...


    Spinach and Feta Bourekas

    3 reviews

    These pastries are light and soft with a bit of crunch, and are one of my favorite appetizers for holidays....


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    16 Traditional Hanukkah Desserts That’ll Make You Shout L’Chaim!

    Light the menorah, spin the dreidel and fry up the latkes! Then, enjoy these traditional Hanukkah desserts. From rugelach to...


    36 Thoughtful Hanukkah Gifts That Will Brighten Your Festival of Lights

    We've gathered up the most thoughtful Hanukkah gifts for everyone on your list.


    Maple Bourbon Salmon

    1 review

    This flavorful salmon feels fancy for a holiday but it is so simple to make! —Diane Higgins, Tampa, Florida

    Jewish Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread

    2 reviews

    This traditional Jewish mandel bread recipe has been passed down in my family for four generations. It tastes wonderful with...


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    How to Make Latkes or Potato Pancakes

    Wondering how to make latkes for Hanukkah? Our Test Kitchen walks you through the process of making potato pancakes step...


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    8 Scrumptious Rugelach Recipes to Make for Hanukkah

    Rugelach—crisp and tender cookies rolled around fillings of nuts, spiced fruit or chocolate—are a beloved part of Jewish-American cooking and...


    Your Guide to 7 Traditional Hanukkah Foods

    From latkes to sufganiyot, we eat fried food on Hanukkah to remember the ancient oil miracle.


    Homemade Gelt

    Giving chocolate coins to children, and sometimes to teachers, is a long-standing Hanukkah tradition. This homemade version of gelt uses...


    Hanukkah Cookies

    1 review

    Cream cheese adds richness to these Hanukkah cookies. Decorate them with royal icing or your favorite buttercream frosting and toppings....


    Chocolate-Stuffed Dreidel Cookies

    These dreidel cookies are sure to spread some smiles this holiday season. Your friends and family will delight in the...


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    What Is Kugel? Meet the Jewish Casserole Everyone Needs to Know

    This traditional recipe is a must-have on Jewish holidays. But what is kugel—and what makes this dish so special?


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    Winter Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie

    4 reviews

    Everyone eats for comfort during the holidays, but comfort foods aren't necessarily healthy. To make a classic comfort food dish...

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    Apricot Raisin Rugelach

    Rugelach is a classic addition to holiday trays. The flaky, buttery pastry slices encase a spiced fruit and walnut filling....


    Herbed Leek Tarts

    3 reviews

    This savory, nontraditional tart is a favorite among our family and friends! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin


    Old-Fashioned Beef Brisket

    Tender slices of beef smothered in onions in a sweet tomato sauce give this entrée an old-fashioned feel. It is...


    Lemony Walnut-Raisin Galette

    1 review

    This flaky, buttery pastry dessert has a filling of fruit, walnuts, coconut and cinnamon. There's a lot to love! For...


    Matzo Toffee

    7 reviews

    Once you start eating matzo toffee, you may not be able to stop! Matzo crackers are topped with buttery caramel,...