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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    Blintzes

    13 reviews

    Don't flip out! Learn how to make blintzes with this easy step-by-step recipe.


    Honey Coffee

    8 reviews

    For a soothing pick-me-up, sip this pleasantly sweet coffee, inspired by the taste of a traditional Spanish latte. —Taste of...


    Easy Cappuccino

    Traditionally, a cappuccino is one part espresso mixed with one part steamed milk, then topped with one part foamed milk....


    Matzo Toffee

    7 reviews

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


    Cheddar-Pecan Crisps

    10 reviews

    Lots of holiday treats are sweet. For a change of pace, I fill goodie bags with my cheese crackers. The...


    Barbecue Brisket

    2 reviews

    You don’t need a smoker to make a juicy, tender barbecue brisket. Simply set your grill up to cook with...


    Raspberry Hot Cocoa

    1 review

    Garnished with whipped cream, chocolate curls and raspberry-flavored marshmallows, this cool-weather favorite goes from everyday to extra-special. —Andrew McDowell, Lake...


    Spiced Garlic Carrots

    2 reviews

    This classic Moroccan side dish is served as often as possible, hot or as a cold salad, in most Sephardic...

    Lemon-Roasted Chicken with Olive Couscous

    If you can find preserved lemons, use them instead of the plain lemons for an even more authentic flavor in...


    Makeover Sweet Kugel

    1 review

    This is a traditional recipe I make for the holidays. My close friend and I used to bake together until...


    Coconut Cookies

    20 reviews

    This coconut cookie recipe delivers a mellow, lightly sweet-tasting cookie that's the perfect complement to a bowl of ice cream....


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    Flourless Chocolate Torte

    11 reviews

    Flourless chocolate torte is the perfect dessert for chocoholics—no flour gets in the way of the rich chocolate flavor. Bake...


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    Honey Challah

    9 reviews

    Our honey challah is a braided bread that can be made with three, four or even six strands. In this...


    Apricot Cheese Kugel

    4 reviews

    This sweet noodle kugel is a fun dessert and a super addition to any brunch buffet. My family and friends...


    Jewish Apple Cake

    7 reviews

    This Jewish apple cake recipe makes a dense, moist cake layered with cinnamon and fruit. It's perfect for Rosh Hashanah,...


    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries

    9 reviews

    There’s nothing to this recipe—the preparation and cooking times are so quick. I sprinkle in a few dried cranberries, but...


    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...

    Hot Christmas Punch

    2 reviews

    I originally got this recipe from a coworker who brought it to work for our office Christmas party. The punch...


    Lemon Creme Brulee

    1 review

    Elevate your dessert game with this delightful Lemon Creme Brulee recipe. This sophisticated yet simple treat balances creamy custard with...


    Pastrami Roll-Ups

    5 reviews

    For a book club event, I created pastrami roll-ups with cream cheese and a pickle. Those tasty bites quickly pulled...


    Lemon Noodle Kugel

    3 reviews

    Comforting kugel is a traditional dessert at our family's Polish Christmas Eve supper. Rich with butter, sugar, sour cream and...


    Noodle Pudding

    1 review

    Whenever I bring this creamy dish to gatherings, it always prompts recipe requests. The surprising sweetness comes from apricot nectar,...


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    Sufganiyot

    1 review

    These light and fluffy jelly-filled doughnuts are part of the Hanukkah celebration. With just enough sweetness, it's a specialty worthy...

    Tzimmes

    8 reviews

    If it's a Jewish holiday, you can bet there will be tzimmes on the table! The Jewish root vegetable dish...


    Lebkuchen

    6 reviews

    Dense, chewy lebkuchen is a great addition to your Christmas-cookie routine, but you can make it any time of year....


    Zucchini Latkes

    12 reviews

    My husband, Avi, and I carry prepare these delicious latkes with our children, Sara, 10, and Yaakov, 5. This year,...