Hanukkah recipes

Other holiday and special events:

1.
11 toppings for Hanukkah latkes
- From applesauce to caviar, 11 tempting toppings take latkes from simple to sensational.
2.
Apple Nut Passover Cake
- Associate food editor Daphna Rabinovitch baked this layered apple and nut cake to celebrate her niece's birthday, which fell during Passover last...
3.
Apple Plum Raisin Strudel
- This adaptation of an old family recipe comes from food writer Adell Shneer. The strudel combines the seasonal flavours of apples and plums and...
4.
Apricot Almond Slice-and-Bake Rugalahs
- Originating in eastern Europe, rugalahs are one of the most anticipated Hanukkah treats.
5.
Baba's Oven-Fried Chicken
- In our family, this chicken is affectionately named after my grandmother, Sarah Taradash, who was a fabulous cook. The flour coating gets crisp and...
6.
Bialys
- Bialys are traditional Jewish onion — and poppy seed-topped buns that originated in Bialystok in Poland. Immigrants popularized them in North...
7.
Big Fluffy Potato Latkes
- Helen Shneer, my mother-in-law, is known for her unbeatable latkes. The unusual method of grating the potatoes in the blender and draining them...
8.
Braised Brisket With Onions
- Brisket is easiest to carve once cooled. To make it ahead, slice against the grain, return to roasting pan, cover and heat through in 325°F...
9.
Buñuelos
- These fried pastries are sold as street food in Mexico and also show up as a Hanukkah treat in Mexican Jewish homes. If you prefer, omit the syrup...
10.
Chicken and Egg Meat Loaf
- Like all good cooks, Mary Seldon is very fussy about ingredients. She buys whole chicken breasts that her butcher grinds especially for this loaf....
11.
Chocolate Babka
- This yeast coffee cake, named after the Yiddish or Polish baba, or grandmother, is often found in Jewish bakeries or delis.
12.
Chocolate Rolled Rugalachs
- Rolled versions of this traditional Jewish holiday cookie are just as pretty as the crescent-shaped ones. Plus they're a little easier and quicker...
13.
Coconut Macaroons
- Macaroons — coconut, chocolate or almond — are a Passover tradition and appear at the end of the Seder with coffee and tea. Crunchy...
14.
Couscous Pilaf
- Israeli couscous, also referred to as pearl, Middle Eastern or maftoul, is a pearl-size pasta that cooks just like other pasta. Look for it in...
15.
Crispy Potato Latkes
- Tender inside and crispy outside, these classic potato pancakes are delicious with sour cream and/or Chunky Honey Applesauce . Or just top them...
16.
Dilled Cucumber Tomato Salad
- My mum, Toby Reichert, is a great, no-fuss kind of cook. This salad, one of her best, is quick, easy and perfect when paired with the richness of a...
17.
Fudgy Hanukkah Cake
- At Hanukkah, it's traditional to hand out small gifts of money (called Hanukkah gelt), either real or chocolate, to children. Tuck gold-wrapped...
18.
Garlic Chicken Breasts
- A simple marinade provides plenty of flavour; the peppers add colour.
19.
Garlic Roast Chicken with Matzo Stuffing
- Toasted whole wheat matzo gives this stuffing wonderful flavour and texture. If you have schmaltz (rendered chicken fat) on hand, substitute it for...
20.
Green Bean Salad
- This substantial salad has a buffet bonus it can be served at room temperature.
21.
Green Salad
- Salad is a big favourite of the Seldons.
22.
Grilled Steak
- While not a kosher cut, flank steak is lean, tasty and quick to grill.
23.
Harissa
- This hot sauce is served on the side with couscous so guests can add as much as they like. To seed the chilies, cut off the stem and tap the chili...
24.
Honey Garlic Beef Ribs
- These ribs, coated with a thick, glossy sauce, are moist and rich.
25.
Honey Roast Chicken with Onions and Figs
- Honey and figs provide a glossy companion for this holiday entree
26.
Honey-Baked Apples
- In saucepan, bring orange rind and juice, wine, honey and nutmeg to boil; reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes or until reduced and slightly...
27.
Honeyed Carrot Tzimmes
- In Jewish new year traditions, carrots sliced into coins are eaten as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune.
28.
Israeli Salad
- In Hebrew, this salad is called Salat Yerakot Israeli and is always cut in a perfect dice. It's a simple and refreshing part of this menu. You can...
29.
Lacy Golden Latkes
- The plates are ready, the skillet hot and the latkes — crisp potato pancakes — are sizzling up lacy and golden brown, ready to be...
30.
Lemon Menorah Cake
- This handsome cake can be the centrepiece for a family party. The surprise is how easy it is to make such a delicious cake from scratch and, just...