Hanukkah Recipes: Menus : gourmet.com

Every day of Hanukkah is a celebration. Why not start early with a brunch that takes its inspiration from the Mediterranean while capturing the spirit of the holiday?

Blood-Orange Mimosas
Parmesan Puffs
Egg Noodle, Chard, and Fontina Torte
Frisée and Celery Salad with Toasted Fennel-Seed Dressing
Fried Bittersweet Chocolate Bread

Photograph by Roland Bello

We designed this Hanukkah celebration with the adults in mind, breaking out the finest crystal and putting together elegant, sophisticated dishes that bow to tradition (rugelach, latkes, and doughnuts) while simultaneously celebrating the new.

Hazelnut and Olive Rugelach
Striped Bass in Agrodolce Sauce
Shaved Fennel, Radish, and Grapefruit Salad
Celery-Root and Potato Latkes
Brandied Hot Chocolate
Ginger Doughnuts

Photograph by Mikkel Vang

A Hanukkah menu of finger food for your little ones is so playful and delicious, the grown-ups are sure to love it, too.

Apricot-Glazed Chicken
Potato Latkes
Rosy Applesauce
Broccoli Trees with Creamy White-Bean Dip
Carrot Cupcakes with Orange Icing

Photograph by Ditte Isager

Delectable little latkes—a staple at Hanukkah parties the world over—are infinitely adaptable and easy to accessorize. At home anywhere, they are a great way to reconnect with old friends and meet some new ones.

Porcini Mushroom Soup
Potato Latkes
Zucchini Latkes
Apple Chutney
Egg Salad with Lemon and Fennel
Mediterranean Eggplant Relish
Smoked Salmon with Horseradish Cream
Endive and Escarole Salad with Mustard-Orange Vinaigrette
Vanilla-Poached Pineapple
Blackberry Walnut Cookies

Photograph by Roland Bello