Happy Hanukkah to all those who are celebrating! If you’re looking to mix up your traditional menu, check out these festive recipes from some of our favorite Texas chefs. From tender smoked brisket to homemade jelly-filled Sufganiyot, Texas’s top chefs are showing us how to do Hanukkah—Lone Star-style. Get the recipes below!
Blackbird Bakery’s Jelly-Filled Donuts
Indulge in warm, filled donuts this season! Stick to the original recipe with scrumptious jelly or switch it up with hazelnut spread, bavarian cream or fresh lemon curd. Better yet, these Blackbird Bakery donuts are gluten-free and best served warm.
Kenny & Ziggy’s Hungarian Apple Crumb Kugel
During Rosh Hashanah, apples symbolize the fruitfulness of life, serving as the inspiration for this dish. The pleasant taste of apple and honey blend for a subtly sweet crumb mixture and moist interior. With just a few ingredients, Chefs Kenny and Ziggy created the perfect Hanukkah-inspired crumb cake to bring into the New Year.
Boudro’s Salmon Bruschetta
Looking for a savory Hanukkah treat? This salmon bruschetta from Boudro’s makes for an impressive party snack or appetizer for any holiday event. You’ll be surprised how easy it is to cure your own lox and turn it into a restaurant-worthy dish right in your own home. Skip the traditional appetizers and go for this sophisticated and exciting Hanukkah bruschetta.
Chef Jacques Fox’s Polish Potato Pancakes
Fry up some potato goodness this Hanukkah with Chef Jacques Fox’s Polish specialty. With only four ingredients, these potato pancakes make for an incredibly easy comfort food. The crispy pancakes can be the main event or the base for lox, sliced brisket or a bright salad. You can easily make them with sweet potatoes, too!
Miguel Vidal’s Perfect Brisket
Brisket is always a crowd pleaser, but it can be a challenge to achieve those perfect results yourself. Thankfully, Goodtaste goes behind the scenes with renowned chef Miguel Vidal so you can create the most tender brisket yourself. His first tip? Buy the best quality meat you can find! Get the rest of his tips (and his secret rub!) here.
Here are a few useful tools for pulling off your Hanukkah feast:
Wilton 9-inch Springform Pan, $16
All-Clad Traditional Roasting Pan with Rack, $130
Lodge Chef Collection Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, $45
One Club Bear Claws Meat Shredder, $7
Leave a Reply