The menorah is lit every evening for eight days; children are given small gifts every night and play with a dreidel, and traditional foods, many fried in oil, are served.
I think that roast chicken is such an elegant dish, and perfect with this easy menu. Potato latkes will take you the most time, so just about everything on this menu cooks happily away by itself or can be made ahead of time. The dressing for the salad will need some last minute attention, but since it uses dried and canned fruits, it's easy to assemble. And the honey cake is moist and delicious and so simple to make.
Have a wonderful Hanukkah, and many thanks to Rochelle, who gave me lots of guidance and help learning about this holiday and its traditions.
Hanukkah Menu
- Roasted Red Pepper Spread
Serve this savory and creamy spread with water crackers for a wonderful beginning to your holiday meal. - Roast Chicken
You'll need one chicken for four people, so multiply depending on your guest list. This chicken turns out perfectly; moist and tender flavored with lemon. - Potato Latkes
These are addictive! And unfortunately they can't be made ahead of time if you want them to be at their peak of crisp perfection. But make it a family affair and have everyone help. - Applesauce
Homemade applesauce is so very easy and so much more delicious than the canned or jarred variety. - Roasted Green Beans
Roasting green beans brings out their flavor and creates the most wonderful crisp tender texture. You can roast these right along with the chicken. - Fruited Spinach Salad
Dried fruits are plumped in apricot nectar and grape juice then tossed with spinach and topped with a hot dressing so the spinach wilts slightly. - Sweet Crisps
This super simple recipe can be made ahead of time. The crisp little bits are sprinkled with powdered sugar. It's really hard to stop eating these! - Honey Cake
This moist and delicious cake can be made well ahead of time. Top it with a drizzle of warmed honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
