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Recipes for your Hanukkah holiday

December 7, 2015, 4:28 PM

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This Oct. 19, 2015 photo shows zesty zucchini and feta latkes in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Alison Ladman. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
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)

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This Oct. 26, 2011 photo shows buttermilk sufganiyot in Concord, N.H. These sufganiyot are sweet, slightly chewy and reminiscent of the famous beignets of New Orleans. (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/Matthew Mead
This Oct. 26, 2011 photo shows coffee and porter braised brisket in Concord, N.H. A beef brisket supper is associated with many of the Jewish holidays, but perhaps none more regularly than Hanukkah. (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)

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This Nov. 3, 2014 photo shows potato knishes in Concord, N.H. 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. (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/Matthew Mead
This Oct. 7, 2013 photo shows pumpkin honey doughnuts in Concord, N.H. 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. (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/Matthew Mead
In this image taken on November 5, 2012, a Roman cheesecake with orange-scented honey is shown in Concord, N.H. (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/Matthew Mead
In this image taken on Oct. 15, 2012, gilded chocolate-dipped Hanukkah pretzels are shown in Concord, N.H. (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/Matthew Mead
This photo taken Nov. 15, 2009 shows 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. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
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/Larry Crowe
This Oct. 19, 2015 photo shows classic latkes in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Alison Ladman. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Classic latkes

Latkes are a staple on any Hanukkah table. Click here for the recipe from the Associated Press. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

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This Oct. 19, 2015 photo shows zesty zucchini and feta latkes in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Alison Ladman. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This Oct. 26, 2011 photo shows buttermilk sufganiyot in Concord, N.H. These sufganiyot are sweet, slightly chewy and reminiscent of the famous beignets of New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This Oct. 26, 2011 photo shows coffee and porter braised brisket in Concord, N.H. A beef brisket supper is associated with many of the Jewish holidays, but perhaps none more regularly than Hanukkah. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This Nov. 3, 2014 photo shows potato knishes in Concord, N.H. 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. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This Oct. 7, 2013 photo shows pumpkin honey doughnuts in Concord, N.H. 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. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
In this image taken on November 5, 2012, a Roman cheesecake with orange-scented honey is shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
In this image taken on Oct. 15, 2012, gilded chocolate-dipped Hanukkah pretzels are shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
This photo taken Nov. 15, 2009 shows 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. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
This Oct. 19, 2015 photo shows classic latkes in Concord, N.H. This dish is from a recipe by Alison Ladman. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

From latkes to brisket and blintzes, here are some traditional takes and modern twists on tasty dishes for your Hanukkah holiday.  Scroll through the gallery above for recipes.

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