Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pomegranate Glaze
Light up your dinner table with these favorites
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Hanukkah's Greatest Food Hits
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Sweet Potato Latkes
For those who think latkes are on the bland side, don't give up on the fried pancake just yet! These sweet potatoes latkes, paired with a rich applesauce sour cream dip, make this version of the traditional Hanukkah fare as yummy as it is fun to eat.
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Lemon-scented Raspberry Jam Doughnuts
Fried dough with sugar on top — does it get any tastier than this? Although this recipe calls for raspberry jam, you can fill these sweet treats with any filling that fits your fancy!
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Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pomegranate Glaze
Zest up your holiday feast with this flavorful side dish that pairs sweet roasted spuds with a fruity glaze. It tastes so much like a dessert, your kids will actually want to eat their vegetables!
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Applesauce
Applesauce is to latkes what ketchup is to French fries: You can eat'em without, but why would you? Since this ultra-simple recipe also freezes well, you can enjoy the fruits of your labor long after the candles have burned low.
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Curried Sweet Potato Latkes
Curry powder adds a little heat to this Hanukkah table classic, while sweet potatoes give the meal a nutritional boost.
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Bubbes Chicken
You may not be a Jewish grandmother, but you can certainly cook like one! Hearty ingredients and rich, simple flavors make this kid-friendly dish comfort food at its finest.
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Perfect Potato Latkes
Sometimes you just need a no-frills latke. Celebrate the miracle of lights by frying up a batch of these potato pancakes.
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Root Beer-Braised Brisket
A dish hearty enough for an army of hungry Maccabees, this root beer-infused brisket uses a slow cooker to lock in moisture. The kids will love that they're getting soda for dinner — and you'll love that you didn't have to heat up the oven to make it!
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Spiced Apple or Pear Doughnuts
This all-fruit interpretation of sufganiyot uses apples and pears instead of dough for a (slightly) healthier — but just as festive — take on the classic sweet.
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Olive Oil Cake
With only enough oil for one night of light, the temple lamps burned for eight. There might not be anything miraculous about this commemorative cake, but that doesn't mean it isn't divine!
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Sour Cream Raisin Pie
The latkes are gone, and you still have a pint of leftover sour cream? Give this tangy tart a try! We smell a Hanukkah tradition in the making...
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Onion Rings
The ancient Israelites may not have been noshing on onion rings, but these tasty Os capture the holiday spirit. Like latkes and sufganiyot, the fast-food favorite is an ode to oil, and since Hanukkah is a celebration of the stuff, you can dig in!
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Apple Cider Punch
Fruity, fizzy, and fun, this toasty punch is a perfect drink for a party or special dinner.
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Rugelach
Though they're not fried in oil, these strudel-like cookies are a Hanukkah delicacy. This version uses currants, nuts, and jam for the filling.
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Matzo Ball Soup
There's not much this Jewish Penicillin can't cure! Serve this soup as a first course at family dinner, then you can reheat the leftovers for lunches throughout the week.
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Pumpkin Challah
Add a seasonal twist to the traditional braided bread by adding pumpkin! While this isn't the quickest recipe to whip up, trust us: It's totally worth it.
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Jeweled Citrus Spinach Couscous
Just because American-Jewish cooking tends to focus on the meat and potatoes of the Old Country doesn't mean you cant spice up your holiday fare. Try serving this twist on the Mediterranean side dish to sample traditions from around the globe!
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Sufganiyot
Is there a better way to celebrate a miracle than with jelly donuts? The lemon zest adds a sophisticated twist to the traditional version, though if your kids are purists — or picky eaters — they're also delicious citrus-free.
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