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    Home » Blog » Meal Planning

    18 Festive Hanukkah Recipes for Busy Nights

    Published: Dec 14, 2022 by Tiffany Dahle · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy Hanukkah recipes to plan for a festive family dinner even on a busy weeknight. Delicious dinner ideas include quick matzo ball soup and make ahead potato latkes. Don't skip dessert! The make ahead apple cake or a delicious chocolate babka is perfect.

    A photo collage shows matzo ball soup and other easy Hanukkah recipes.

    Inevitably, the special nights of Hanukkah will land on a busy night or two.

    When you want to plan a festive family dinner, sometimes you need a handy holiday shortcut.

    These easy Hanukkah recipes will help you plan a meal for your family even on a busy weeknight.

    My fast matzo ball soup comes together in minutes and many of the other make ahead dishes could be prepped this weekend.

    Easy Hanukkah Recipes for Busy Weeknights

    Need a quick dinner idea for a festive family dinner during Hanukkah?

    These make ahead or quick prep dishes are just the thing.

    Easy Roasted Chicken with Vegetables

    This classic roast chicken recipe is juicy and tender.

    Savory roasted vegetables make this a one-pot meal you can prep in just minutes.

    Instant Pot Apricot Chicken

    Sweet and savory apricot chicken is a delicious Instant Pot dinner for Hanukkah that you can serve with my easy herb butter rice.

    Faster Matzo Ball Soup

    Matzo ball soup can be a perfect busy night dinner, especially when you start with a rotisserie chicken. This dish is so tasty, we made it twice in one week!

    Oven Baked Salmon

    I love oven baked salmon for busy nights because it cooks so quickly with almost no prep. Make my air fryer green beans for a super-fast side dish in minutes.

    Holiday Brisket

    This holiday brisket from Tori Avey would be a delicious way to incorporate brisket into your weeknight dinner.

    Tender vegetables and a hearty sauce make this a wonderful festive night dinner.

    One-Pot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

    Creamy chicken wild rice soup is a comfort food classic, my version skips the mushrooms. (Though you can add them if you love them.)

    Make-Ahead Potato Latkes

    Make-ahead potato latkes are the perfect solution for serving this tricky dish on a weeknight. Simply reheat them and serve with sour cream and applesauce.

    Microwave Applesauce

    If you're serving the latkes, make your Hanukkah dinner a little more special with homemade applesauce. This microwave recipe is done in 10 minutes or less and tastes amazing served warm.

    Easy Bread Machine Challah

    A traditional braided challah is a lovely part of any celebration but sometimes a busy weeknight calls for something easier. My bread machine challah loaf is perfect for slicing and serving as a side for your dinner.

    Oven Roasted Carrots

    Need an easy side dish? These tender oven roasted carrots would pair perfectly with chicken, brisket, or salmon.

    Easy Fried Cabbage with Caraway Seeds

    Another easy side dish you can cook in minutes is this buttery fried cabbage with caraway seeds. I love how crispy the edges of the cabbage brown up and they taste wonderful paired with chicken or brisket.

    Savory Brown Butter Noodle Kugel

    Looking for more delicious comfort food for your Hanukkah dinner? This brown butter noodle kugel from The Toasty Kitchen is easy to prep and will be a huge hit.

    Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

    Small Town Woman's stuffed cabbage rolls are an old world classic recipe that would be perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The rich savory tomato sauce and spiced rolls are utterly delicious.

    Make-Ahead Apple Cake

    Don't let the evening pass without something sweet to end on. This make ahead apple cake with browned butter frosting is delicious and could be served for a couple nights of Hanukkah if you have a smaller family.

    Rugelach Cookies

    Set out a tray of these flaky rugelach cookies from Stone Gable. There are several flavors to choose from but she specifically recommends using strawberry jam.

    Photo Credit: www.abrightmoment.com

    1 Hour Chocolate Babka

    As much as I love to make homemade bread, I haven't tackled a chocolate babka yet. This recipe from A Bright Moment only takes one hour and could be prepped ahead.

    Jelly Donuts or Sufganiyot

    If you can't find a Jewish bakery to get your favorite sufganiyot, why not make them yourself? This homemade jelly donut recipe from Allways Delicious would make a perfect Hanukkah dessert.

    Raspberry Apricot Rugelach Bars

    These flaky rugelach bars from The View from Great Island look so amazing. Add them to your dessert tray and enjoy them even on busy weeknights!

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