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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    Pistachio-Cranberry Rugelach

    4 reviews

    Traditional rugelach gets dressed up for the holiday with pistachios, cranberries, and snow-white icing. Rich but not too sweet! — Deborah Hinojosa, Saratoga, California

    Parsnip Latkes with Lox and Horseradish Creme

    A horseradish-flavored creme fraiche brings zip to these crispy homemade latkes, which get a touch of sweetness from the parsnips....


    Apricot-Apple Cider

    2 reviews

    Dried apricots give this comforting cider a marvelous twist. Add cranberries, cinnamon, allspice and cloves for the perfect hot drink...


    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...


    Persimmon Pudding

    2 reviews

    This persimmon pudding is cake-like, dense and moist, highlighting the flavors of persimmons in a rich dish based on traditional...

    No-Knead Ciabatta

    Ciabatta means slipper in Italian and the loaf resembles a well-worn slipper. This artisan bread has a firm, crispy crust...


    Cranberry Persimmon Cookies

    4 reviews

    During the holidays, I bake double batch after double batch of these moist drop cookies. Dotted with dried cranberries and...


    Honey-Nut Swirls

    3 reviews

    Puff pastry creates a quick and easy "dough" for pretty pinwheel-type cookies featuring two types of nuts. The flaky treats...


    BBQ Beef Brisket with Horseradish Cream

    Chipotle peppers give a nice hint of heat to tender slices of oven-braised brisket. The cool, creamy horseradish sauce also...


    Baked Figs

    1 review

    Here's a nice change from the traditional savory offerings. To keep the flavorful figs warm during your party, serve them...


    Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache

    4 reviews

    This recipe is the most recent cheesecake I gave to my mother for her birthday, and we all just loved...


    Braided Egg Bread

    11 reviews

    For Rosh Hashana, loaves of braided bread—commonly called challah—are baked to symbolize continuity. Since I first made this bread some...


    Swiss Potato Kugel

    5 reviews

    I've enjoyed cooking and baking ever since I was small. I'd rather read a cookbook than a best-selling novel. I...

    Dairy Kugel

    4 reviews

    Kugel is served often in our region. It's really rich and tastes like cheesecake.


    Smoky Beef Brisket

    A friend and I first ate this brisket at a restaurant, then came home and duplicated it with great success....


    Brisket with Chunky Tomato Sauce

    1 review

    When Linda Blaska of Atlanta, Georgia treats dinner guests to this impressive brisket, they agree it's the best beef they've...


    Butter Mint Cookies

    15 reviews

    These delicate mint cookies were a big hit when I made them for a party at work. —Anita Epitropou, Zion,...


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    Kugel Recipe

    16 reviews

    Noodle kugel is a popular Jewish dish that's enjoyed year-round, from holiday gatherings to regular family brunches.


    Garlic-Herb Roasted Chicken

    7 reviews

    Garlic and herbs roasting in and on the chicken make this roasted version so flavorful that you can eliminate the...


    Challah

    16 reviews

    Our traditional challah recipe creates two gorgeously braided loaves perfect for a Jewish holiday.


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    Latkes

    2 reviews

    Our potato latkes recipe creates crispy, oniony latkes with a lacy exterior and creamy center. They’re the perfect vehicle for...


    Beef Brisket in Gravy

    5 reviews

    This tender roast has remained our very favorite family main dish over many years. Often, I make it ahead and...

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    Rugelach Recipe

    6 reviews

    This rugelach recipe makes the most amazing cinnamon-sugar treats for your holiday dessert spread.


    Cranberry Rugelach

    3 reviews

    These traditional Polish treats will keep for a long time in an airtight container. One year, I sent a batch...


    Cajun Beef Brisket

    There's nothing like seeing my husband's eyes light up when he comes through the door and sees I've prepared this...


    Herbed Leek Tarts

    3 reviews

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


    Onion Kugel

    Sliced eggplant, diced green pepper or shredded cabbage can be used in place of onions for this onion kugel recipe....


    Passover Rolls

    2 reviews

    We use these traditional eggy Passover rolls to make sandwiches throughout the week. But they can also be served as...