30 Traditional Hanukkah Foods to Celebrate the Festival of Lights

Trish Clasen Marsanico, Samantha MacAvoy, The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen
1

Herby Latkes

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Latkes are a must for any Hanukkah party. Give the classic potato pancakes a fresh upgrade by folding chopped parsley and dill into your grated spuds before frying.

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2

Oven-Braised Brisket

sliced braised brisket on a white platter with blue border
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Good news for anyone who wants to get a head start on cooking: This brisket tastes even better when prepped the night before, since you can cut clean, delicately thin slices of meat. The dish gets warmed up via reheated vegetables and an irresistible tangy-sweet sauce.

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3

Challah

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If you have always wanted to bake your own loaf, but never knew where to start — we’ve got you. This recipe has been tested (and tested again!) for success, so you can trust it will work in your kitchen.

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P.S. Bake an extra loaf of this eggy, slightly sweet bread. Leftovers make the best French Toast.

4

Orange- and Garlic-Roasted Broccoli

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5

Butterflied Chicken

golden spatchcocked chicken
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The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen has roasted hundreds of birds over the years and found that this culinary technique works best for ensuring fast and even cooking.

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6

Sufganiyot

sufganiyot jelly donuts on a white cake stand
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These deep-fried jelly donuts are a staple this time of year and while you can grab some from the bakery, making your own just feels so much more impressive. Plus, they taste 10 times better when eaten while still warm.

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7

Shortcut Mini Sufganiyot

mini sufganiyot on a plate with confectioners' sugar sprinkled on top
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Not into making a yeasted dough from scratch? This recipe skips that whole process (including frying!) but still gives off a homemade vibe. The secret: pipe jam into store-bought glazed donut holes, then shower with confectioners’ sugar right before serving.

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8

Skillet Roasted Chicken

roasted chicken in a cast iron pan
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Expecting a smaller crowd? Prepare a feast — complete with roast chicken and seasonal vegetables — all in a single skillet. Easy!

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9

Salmon Rillette

salmon rillette with slices of pumpernickel bread on the side
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10

Crispy Skillet Carrot Latkes

crispy carrot latkes in cast iron pans
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Serve up the traditional Hanukkah food — but with a twist! Baked in mini cast iron skillets, these carrot-and-potato pancakes don’t require frying.

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11

Hanukkah Honey Balls

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12

Easy Potato Latkes

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Follow our foolproof formula for fried potato perfection, then serve up the crispy spuds with creative toppings (think: horseradish sour cream, chopped dill and pomegranate arils). Fun, right?

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13

Homemade Applesauce

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Up the ante on your latke accompaniments by making your own applesauce from scratch. It’s easier than you’d think!

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14

Slow-Cooker Brisket

slow cooker brisket with cooked red onions on top
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15

Roasted Pepper Dip

roasted pepper dip with a side of cauliflower, red onions, radishes and green beans for dipping
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16

Roasted Beet and Orange Salad

beet and orange salad on a white plate
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This colorful, earthy salad hits all the right notes — each bite is sweet, salty and crunchy, with the occasional hit of creaminess from shaved ricotta salata.

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17

Jammy Walnut Rugelach

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18

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

brussels sprouts with chili sauce on top
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19

Orange-Ginger Roast Chicken With Fennel and Radicchio Salad

orange ginger roast chicken with fennel and radicchio salad
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20

Everything Bagel-Crusted Salmon

everything bagel crusted salmon on a blue plate
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Usually made with poppy seeds, toasted sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion and salt, everything spice blend (plus a squeeze of lemon!) provides fast flavor for flaky roasted salmon.

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Headshot of Trish Clasen Marsanico

Trish (she/her) is the deputy food editor at Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things food, from cooking trends and delicious recipes to top-tested kitchen products and grocery finds. She has more than a decade of experience writing about food for GH, Women’s Health, Prevention, Redbook, Woman’s Day, The Daily Meal and Food Network. When she’s not at the supermarket or trying out a new recipe, you can find her at the beach, in her backyard or on the couch — typically with a glass of wine in hand.

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Samantha (she/her) is an Assistant Editor in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, where she writes about tasty recipes, must-try food products and top-tested secrets for home cooking success. She has taste-tasted hundreds of products and recipes since joining GH in 2020 (tough job!). A graduate of Fordham University, she considers the kitchen to be her happiest place.

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