Must-Try Hanukkah Recipes

Try an old favorite a new way: Wine replaces the traditional water and tomato sauce braising liquid; grapes and herbs join the carrot and onion mixture.

For a spicy version of the traditional Hanukkah pancake, add cauliflower, onion, curry, and coriander to the potato mix.

Served whole and flavored with mildly hot red pepper and tangy lemon, these carrots are hard to resist.

Two teaspoons of garlic, a pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper make these green beans a hit. Chop the garlic with a good pinch of salt -- it will soak up the garlic flavor and transfer it to the beans.

This traditional side dish is made with fresh parsnips, beets, and sweet potatoes. Olive oil, garlic cloves, Kosher salt, pepper, and paprika flavor the veggies.

This light and fresh salad combines mixed greens and bold fruit with a zesty mustard and orange juice dressing.

Make this simple applesauce ahead of time, or in your slow cooker. Fresh thyme sprigs add a touch of sophistication.

This rich, celebration bread is formed into a festive braid and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Whether you choose to fill it with fruit preserves or chocolate spread, these doughnuts are a real holiday treat.

Use a store-bought angel food cake, and this sweet treat is ready in less than 15 minutes.

Kids will love these star-shaped cookies covered in colorful almond icing.