"Many traditional Hanukkah foods, like shallow-fried potato latkes and deep-fried jelly doughnuts, hinge on oil. Also called the Festival of Lights, the Jewish holiday commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. According to the story, there was only enough oil to fuel the menorah for one night, but somehow, someway, it lasted for eight."
"Today's tradition of lighting candles for eight consecutive evenings and, yes, enjoying lots of crispy fried foods, honors that magical flame. But there's more to Hanukkah than potato pancakes and sufganiyot. Below, we're sharing our favorite Hanukkah recipes, including tender brisket, pillowy challah doughnuts, rich cheesecake, and more. Don't worry, you have eight whole nights to try them all."
Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem and celebrates a miracle in which a small amount of oil fueled the menorah for eight nights. Traditions center on lighting candles for eight consecutive evenings and enjoying foods fried in oil to honor the miracle. Classic Hanukkah foods include shallow-fried potato latkes and deep-fried jelly doughnuts (sufganiyot). Contemporary celebrations often expand culinary offerings to include tender brisket, pillowy challah doughnuts, rich cheesecake, and other festive dishes. Families and hosts use the eight nights to prepare and share a variety of recipes that reflect both tradition and innovation.
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