When it's time to light those candles, you want dishes ready to satisfy your guests for all eight nights. Luckily, we've rounded up all the classics so you can truly shine at this year's festival of lights.
"This is an excellent recipe. These were light with just the right amount of sweetness. Half were gone before the last of the batch was ready."
-Judy 9
“We love potato pancakes in our house, but until I came up with the idea to use pre-shredded frozen potatoes, they were a once a year thing at Hanukkah. Peeling, shredding and draining the potatoes were a real pain. Now that the hard work is done, we can eat them all year long!!!”
-LizP5885
"This is without reservation the BEST brisket we have ever put in our mouths. The meat was so tender and the smoked flavor was intense. Simply amazing."
-Gail Blue Eyes
Use red beets, sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, broccoli and zucchini to create these stunning rainbow latkes.
"This is an amazing treat! It reminds me of something my beloved mother used to make, but of course I never got the chance to get the recipe from her. My advice to anyone that makes these puffs...dredge your hands in flour and it will make it easier for you to handle the batter."
-daisygrl64
"SO cute! I made them for the first night and had to promise to make them for the last. The kids decorated their own and loved watching as their candle burned through dinner. Thanks!"
-GilaD
"I love rugelach and these were not complicated to make. I made some that had a date and a nut filling that ended up being my favorite."
-pattikay in L.A.
"I made this cake yesterday for book club and it was delicious! It brought me back to when I was a kid, and my mother or a neighborhood mother made it. I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect."
-Lisa B.
“This is a Dorn family tradition! Each year the kids try to outdo each other decorating the cake.”
-Mirj2338
"With Mike's permission, I made a variation of this recipe using pears and dried peaches. The flavors are delicious and very intense. Swirling in your mouth you can distinctly taste the vanilla, pears, and peaches, yet they also combine very well. So, applesauce or pearsauce...unlimited possibilities but really so much better than from a jar."
-2Bleu
"I've wanted to try latkes for years, so I decided to give them a go. Wow, they’re delicious! I’m a complete potato addict.”
-anniesnomsblog
"These were so wonderful! I had never tried latkes in the oven before and really liked these."
-DianaEatingRichly
Another name for a glazed doughnut with a jam-filled center and a dusting of powdered sugar. Try these out! You won’t regret it.
"This has become the challah recipe that I will pass down to my children. Seriously, it's the best challah I have ever had."
-Ezzie's Mama
“The original Jewish biscotti. Great dunked into coffee, perfect gift for Hanukkah!”
-Mirj2338
“This is a quick homemade candy delicacy that can also be used as a tastier take on Hanukkah gelt. After you make the chocolate-dipped apricots, read up on how to play dreidel and use the candies in place of coins.”
-Whats Cooking
“I love this recipe and it goes very well with latkes and applesauce for a yummy Hanukkah meal. The original recipe that I posted here is for duck but I have made this with a roaster chicken with wonderful results.”
-Ilysse
"The addition of the sweet potato is a nice touch. I served these with a brisket and they complemented it nicely."
-Mikekey
Upgrade your traditional Hanukkah brisket by serving it on fresh challah bread with red cabbage and carrot slaw.
Traditional sufganiyot are doughnuts filled with strawberry jelly. These ones replace the jelly with cookie dough for an unexpected treat.
“What a find! Being diabetic prevents me from having potato latkes. These hit the spot!”
-Cook D
"This was so good. I was scared at first that the seasoning would be too strong, but I was wrong! A great recipe."
-libbyece
"This is absolutely delicious. It has the taste and texture of pumpkin pie, but infinitely healthier."
- Chef #701543
"These small light fried balls of dough are drizzled with honey and sprinkled with nuts. These are loved by all Greeks and are a traditional Greek Jewish sweet at Hanukkah.”
-Charlotte J
“This was lovely, and I suspect it will be even more tasty tomorrow! I served it with brisket and latkes to celebrate the final day of Hannukah.”
-lecole54
What a trendy, epic mash up! It’s like a bagel, but with the easiest crescent roll dough. Try it out and serve it as a side for dinner or at brunch.
"This is more "interesting" than plain potato latkes, though I must confess that by the time I got around to making them, I had run out of patience to use the the stovetop... I baked them on a sprayed cookie sheet. I don't know if that's why the shredded sweet potatoes were so crisp, almost to the point of being raw... the taste was great, though. Thanks for posting."
-brokenburner
Try this recipe out for the ultimate filling to your favorite babka dough. The streusel on top is what makes it so addicting!
"These were very good. They taste a little like falafel, but not as heavy. I served them as an appetizer!”
-NiteOwl
“A fantastic recipe! I cheated and used a bag of frozen shredded hash browns and it still came out magnificent!”
-DeliciousAsItLooks
"The dried fruits go great with the noodles and custard. The cinnamon also is a nice touch. This was very rich and super yummy."
-Lalaloula
“I made this today and it was so tender! Absolutely fabulous.”
-auntjan.jb
“Better than any bakery version, these jam-filled pillows are worth the extra effort.”
-Samantha S.
A dish that is colorful enough for a creative appetizer when entertaining, or a fancy afternoon snack!
“Very good! I made a bunch of these and put them in the freezer. I’m looking forward to seeing how they taste warmed up. I’ll be making these again, many times!”
-govt45
“These plain or jelly-filled doughnuts are a favorite treat in Israel and a sweet alternative to the traditional latkes. I generally make a double batch of dough, refrigerate it and pinch off portions as I need for fresh treats or for taking along to a Hanukkah party.”
-Mirj2338
This variation calls for baking the classic jelly-filled doughnuts rather than frying.
"This is like bread pudding, but with noodles! The cereal topping was yummy and the pockets of cream cheese were very tasty. It's perfect for serving a crowd."
"Thank you, thank you, thank you! Here in Israel, sufganiyot are all over the place, and we don't do gluten. I've been meaning to make this one for a few days now, finally did it today, and I'm NOT sorry I did. I've never made these in any way before, so I was nervous, but this recipe was really great, easy to follow, and I thank you again! I didn't have buttermilk so I curdled some milk with a splash of vinegar, and left it for a minute or two."
-sunshinestarr
