Tag: Hanukkah

Sufganiyot jelly-filled donuts
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Sufganiyot

Sufganiyot (singular: sufganiyah) are jelly or cream-filled donuts that are a traditional favorite for Hanukkah, when foods fried in oil are customary.

Latkes cooling on the counter
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Latkes

Jewish latkes are a favorite treat year round, but are especially popular during Hanukkah when foods fried in oil are traditional.

Chopped chicken livers spread on a crostino
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Chopped Chicken Livers

This rich and tasty liver spread is part of traditional Passover, Rosh Hashanah and Hannukah meals for many Ashkenazi Jews. It is also standard fare in Jewish delis.

Deep-fried apple fritters
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Apple Fritters

Apples are a popular treat at Hanukkah, whether served as an applesauce topping for latkes or fried in a tasty batter for apple fritters.

A spoonful of chunky applesauce from a bowl.
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Apfelmus

Apfelmus is your basic applesauce and is a typical German accompaniment to roast meats like Schweinebraten. Jews of East European origin call it epl tsimes and serve it with latkes or to top blintzes.