31 Hanukkah Recipes To Celebrate the Festival of Lights

Tradition dictates that Hanukkah is celebrated with a spread of fried foods in commemoration of the miraculous oil that provided the victorious Maccabees with eight days of light. Is it any wonder that, here in the South, with our penchant for fried things, we have a big selection of wonderful Hanukkah dishes? We give everyone's favorite, the fried potato latke, a Southern spin with the addition of sweet potatoes. Top them with homemade applesauce for a special side for your Hanukkah celebration or any occasion. Brisket and chicken are the customary main dishes for this holiday, and you will find a nice selection of savory brisket and golden roasted chicken recipes, simmering in flavorful herbs and gravies. Round out your meal with some delicious side dishes. Finally, the eight days of Hanukkah are not complete without jelly doughnuts or festive cookies, and we have the recipes to end each night on a sweet note.