25 Essential Recipes For Epic Hanukkah Feasting

MATT TAYLOR-GROSS

It’s time to break out the menorah—the Jewish Festival of Lights is here! Hanukkah is an eight-day party commemorating the victory of a small group of Jews over Syrian armies in the second century BCE. According to tradition, when the Jews reentered their temple, a single day’s supply of oil burned for eight days and nights, amounting to a miracle. That’s why Jews the world over celebrate the holiday with mounds of oily—ahem, fried—foods both sweet and savory.

Eight nights is barely enough time to make all of our favorite Hanukkah recipes, from classic latkes (topped with chopped liver, perhaps?) to brisket to a boozy Southern riff on sufganiyot. So bust out the cast iron, light the Hanukkah candles, and get that oil nice and hot.

Challah Knots PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID MALOSH; FOOD STYLING BY PEARL JONES; PROP STYLING BY SOPHIE STRANGIO

These fluffy, brioche-like rolls are traditionally served on Jewish holidays, but they’re perfect for any occasion. Get the recipe >

Potatoes are hand-grated and shallow-fried to crispy perfection in this recipe from the iconic New York deli. Get the recipe >

Chocolate-Raspberry Babka Photography by Sang An

Classic babka gets an update with a double dose of raspberry: A few spoonfuls of jam add a tart edge to the cocoa filling, while a simple syrup infused with fresh berries adds a pink-tinged, lacquered shine to the final loaf. Get the recipe >

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