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Hanukkah Menus

November 17, 2016
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Whether you celebrate the festival of lights with a big crowd or just your family, these Hanukkah recipes will help you enjoy the holiday deliciously. Menus include kosher meat and dairy options, small plates for entertaining, and weeknight fast meals as the holiday stretches well into the workweek. Mix and match from these menus, or try any of our favorite Hanukkah recipes. Need a latke fix? We’ve rounded up both classic and nontraditional versions for each night because it wouldn't be a complete Hanukkah spread without plenty of these warm, crispy potato pancakes. Make this Hanukkah the best one yet, and plan out how you'll go about these eight fun days of celebration.  
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Deliciously Creative Hanukkah Menus

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Between dietary restrictions of guests, the tricky laws of kosher, and Jewish food traditions, planning a Hanukkah feast can be confusing, if not complicated. Rather than you sifting through recipe after recipe, we compiled our favorite festive recipes for easy, manageable Hanukkah menus for this year. Share and give thanks with the flavors of seasonal bounty.

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Meat-Free Hanukkah Menu

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Roasted Salmon with Thyme and Honey Mustard Glaze
Golden Potato Latkes
Roasted Red and Golden Beet Salad
Cardamom Glazed Carrots
Pecan Spice Cake with Maple Frosting

Kosher law prohibits the mixing of meat and milk in the same meal (mixing dairy and fish is considered kosher). This company-worthy feast excludes meat—ideal also for any vegetarian guests. If you don’t keep kosher, mix and match from any of the menus, or build your own with our favorite Hanukkah recipes.

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Dairy-Free Hanukkah Menu

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Crispy Root Vegetable Latkes with Beet Puree
Provençal Beef Daube
Garlic Haricots Verts
Coconut Macaroons with Bittersweet Chocolate and Pistachios

Kosher law prohibits the mixing of meat and milk in the same meal. We’ve created a holiday-worthy menu without any dairy so you can enjoy a meaty main course. While sour cream is traditionally served with latkes, you can omit it and just serve with applesauce (also traditional). If you don’t keep kosher, mix and match from any of the menus or build your own with our favorite Hanukkah recipes.

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Quick and Easy Weeknight Hanukkah Menu

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Roasted Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Butternut Squash with Pecans and Sage
Maple Pecan Sundaes with Cinnamon Crisps

Hanukkah actually lasts for eight days, but you're of course not expected to throw a big celebration that many nights in a row. Even though we'd like to take off for 8 nights to celebrate the festival of lights, that just isn't the reality of the situation. Luckily, this quick menu feels special enough for the holiday, but can be enjoyed any night of the week.

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Small Bites Hanukkah Menu

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Potato Pancakes with Salmon
Deviled Eggs with Pickled Onions
Zesty Green Goddess Dip
Caramelized Onion Spread with Crostini
Spiced Apple Two-Bite Tarts

Who says you need to serve a full meal to celebrate Hanukkah? Small bites are perfect for large, casual gatherings—easy to pass around as you light the menorah, play dreidel, and mingle with friends and family. This menu mixes meat and dairy, so look for alternatives if you're following kosher guidelines. Try these holiday appetizers for more entertaining ideas.

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Lotsa Latkes

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Our Best Latke Recipes

If you've already got your Hanukkah menus planned out, don't forget about making sure you have plenty of latkes. Whether you're prepping for dinners at home or attending a friend or family member's Hanukkah celebration, you can't go wrong with homemade latkes. Check out our favorite latke recipes for more ideas, because it's not Hanukkah until you've treated yourself to these crispy potato fritters.

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