Hanukkah Food for Thought

November 15, 2011

An eight day and eight night party can be an exciting one to throw! Then again, that is a lot of food to prepare for your guests!

Be prepared by planning out what you will be serving each meal of each day! The following Hanukkah food recipes will be ones that keep smiles on faces and tummies full!

Apricot Glazed Chicken with Dried Plums and Sage

This elegant meal is one way to show sophistication this holiday! It's a sweet and sour mix of apricots, plums, and a bit of vinegar!

The sage is what makes this dish something special. It adds a wonderful flavor and a festive style!

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Potato Latkes

Latkes are the traditional Jewish food eaten during Hanukkah. Keep your holiday conventional by serving this dish to your guests!

The oil that these latkes are cooked in is a reminiscent of the oil from the Hanukkah story that kept the Second Temple of ancient Israel lit with a long-lasting flame that is celebrated as a miracle! Celebrate these latkes as miracles!

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Apple Cider Doughnuts

Another traditional Hanukkah favorite food is the doughnut! Put a little zing into your doughnuts with this recipe!

Take advantage of what nature has left for you from the fall. Use delicious red apples in this dessert, and you can say you ate "healthy" this Hanukkah!

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Pasta with Farro

With all of the excitement, don't forget about side dishes! This pasta is sure to be on everyone's plates!

This classic Jewish dish is made with buckwheat, bowties, and bundles of love!

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Sephardic Chicken Soup with Sofrito and Herbed Matzo Balls

No party is complete without soup! Turn plain chicken soup into a taste bud celebration!

This delicious broth is a perfect appetizer to start off a perfect dinner!

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These are just a few great options for you to serve at your Hanukkah parties this year! If you need even more meals for this festival of lights, check out "The Best Hanukkah Recipes"! Shalom!