From latkes to brisket and blintzes, here are some traditional takes and modern twists on tasty dishes for your Hanukkah holiday.
Zesty zucchini and feta latkes
This dish is from a recipe by Alison Ladman. Find the recipe in The Seattle Times .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Buttermilk sufganiyot
These sufganiyot are sweet, slightly chewy and reminiscent of the famous beignets of New Orleans. Click here for the recipe from the Associated Press .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Coffee and porter braised brisket
A beef brisket supper is associated with many of the Jewish holidays, but perhaps none more regularly than Hanukkah. Click here for the recipe from the Associated Press .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Potato knishes
Though there are many variations of the knish, they essentially are the hand pie of classic Jewish cuisine: a baked, though sometimes fried, light pastry dough filled with mashed vegetables, often potatoes, or meat. Click here for the recipe from the Associated Press .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Pumpkin honey doughnuts
To help bridge the holidays of Hanukkah and Thanksgiving, this recipe combines the classic fried doughnut from Hanukkah and pumpkin pie from Thanksgiving, into one delicious treat. Click here for the recipe from the Associated Press .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Roman cheesecake with orange-scented honey
Need a dessert to round out your Hanukkah spread? Try this fresh and zesty cheesecake. Click here for the recipe from the Associated Press .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Gilded chocolate-dipped Hanukkah pretzels
These make a great hostess gift or a tasty grab-and-go treat. Click here for the recipe from the Associated Press .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Lemon and dried blueberry blintzes
The tradition of eating dairy at Hanukkah finds a good place with these lemon and dried blueberry blintzes. They have a creamy ricotta cheese filling inside, providing a tasty way to serve dairy for Hanukkah. Click here for the recipe from the Associated Press .
(AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
AP Photo/Larry Crowe
Classic latkes
Latkes are a staple on any Hanukkah table. Click here for the recipe from the Associated Press .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead