5 Molly Yeh Recipes That Are Perfect for Hanukkah

You'll want to eat these dishes for eight days straight.

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Host Molly Yeh prepares her Challah Bread, as seen on Girl Meets Farm, Season 1.

Host Molly Yeh prepares her Challah Bread, as seen on Girl Meets Farm, Season 1.

Photo by: Melissa Libertelli

Melissa Libertelli

This year, we're celebrating Hanukkah the Molly Yeh way. She never fails to put her signature twist on classic dishes, and that includes latkes, pastrami and other festive favorites. Below, check out her best recipes to feast on during the festival of lights:

Host Molly Yeh's Brussels Sprouts Latkes & Balsamic Dijon Sour Cream, as seen on Girl Meets Farm, Season 2.

Host Molly Yeh's Brussels Sprouts Latkes & Balsamic Dijon Sour Cream, as seen on Girl Meets Farm, Season 2.

Photo by: Chantell Quernemoen

Chantell Quernemoen

Molly upgrades the iconic Hanukkah dish with shredded brussels sprouts and a balsamic Dijon sour cream. Hosting guests with dietary restrictions? You can make these latkes gluten-free with chickpea flour.

Molly Yeh's Scallion Pancakes with Maple Slaw

Molly Yeh's Scallion Pancakes with Maple Slaw

Photo by: Melissa Libertelli

Melissa Libertelli

It’s customary to prepare fried foods in celebration of the miracle of Hanukkah. The oil used in frying honors the oil that kept the menorah lit for eight days, instead of the one day it was supposed to last. That’s why Molly’s pancakes, though traditionally Chinese, also make a great addition to a Hanukkah celebration. They’re fried until golden brown and crispy, then topped with a carrot-maple syrup slaw.

Molly Yeh's Fried Cheesy Pickles

Molly Yeh's Fried Cheesy Pickles

Craving something sour? Molly folds her cheese-wrapped pickles into an egg roll wrapper, then deep-fries the pickles for just a few minutes. A Sriracha-ranch dressing is the finishing touch for this easy, cheesy dish.

Molly’s got your sweet tooth covered with this colorful cake. She uses olive oil and Greek yogurt to load her cake with moisture, then tops it with a sweet and vibrant cranberry glaze.

Molly Yeh's Pastrami Meatballs, as seen on Girl Meets Farm, Season 2.

Molly Yeh's Pastrami Meatballs, as seen on Girl Meets Farm, Season 2.

Photo by: Chantell Quernemoen

Chantell Quernemoen

Served on top of rye toast squares, Molly’s pastrami meatballs are such a fun holiday treat. A pickle chip and brown deli mustard are the perfect accompaniments for these sandwich-inspired bites.

Looking for more Molly Yeh? Check out all of her recipes here.

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