8 Brand-New Recipes You’ll Love for Hanukkah
Nosh on updated knishes, colorful latkes and classic holiday sweets.
Renee Comet
While we have plenty of fried foods fit for celebrating the festival of lights (hello, latkes!), we also have plenty of sweets, sides and mains for you to feast on. Whether you prefer a tried-and-true favorite or want a fresh twist a traditional dish, these recipes are sure to offer something for everyone.
Sweet Potato and Carrot Latkes with Spiced Apple-Cranberry Relish (pictured above)
Though these latkes are sweeter than the traditional recipe, they fry up just as crispy and delicious as ever. If you always struggle to choose between applesauce and sour cream as a latke topper, consider this apple-cranberry relish to be the perfect solution. It’s full of the delicious apple flavor you love, but pairs perfectly with a dollop of sour cream, too.
Teri Lyn Fisher
Have kiddos hanging around the kitchen? Get them involved with this super-easy recipe for homemade gelt. Simply brush a muffin tin with oil, divide melted chocolate between each cup and have your helpers decorate each one with gold sprinkles, sugar or edible pearls.
Teri Lyn Fisher
Knishes may seem intimidating, but trust us when we say that this dough is foolproof. When stuffed with a cheesy potato-onion filling and baked to golden brown, the dough becomes light, flaky and utterly delicious. For extra deliciousness, serve warm with plenty of sour cream on the side.
Renee Comet
You don’t need a baking dish to make an excellent kugel. This sweet version is baked inside a muffin tin for a portable side dish that’s great for gifting.
Teri Lyn Fisher
Bring on the doughnuts! These lemon-scented pastries are fried to perfection, then rolled in sugar and stuffed with your favorite jam. Be sure to let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes after cutting into rounds — this will result in fluffy, pillowy doughnuts.
Teri Lyn Fisher
Consider this next-level knish to be the ultimate comfort food. For a filling that’s never dry, we use chicken thighs instead of light meat. While the knishes are baking, use schmaltz or oil to whip up a delicious gravy for serving on the side.
If you’re looking for a fresh take on a classic side dish, this is the recipe for you. Savory kugel is loaded with spinach, onions, herbs and feta for a spanakopita-inspired casserole that pairs perfectly with roast chicken or brisket.
Renee Comet
Beets, carrots, onion and parsnip lend plenty of color (and dimension) to the traditional latke. If you don’t want to shred the vegetables by hand, a food processor is a great shortcut!
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