2025
Hanukkah
Hanukkah is just around the corner!
Very soon, we’ll be pouring oil into the hanukkiyah (or setting up candles), lighting the wicks one by one, rejoicing, and singing along to the dreidel song!
This is the time we forget about diets and restrictions and go all out.
The layer of oil should be as thick as possible, even if it’s just on bread! And in all other cases, too, at least that’s what we wish for you. May your layer of oil always be thick!
Now, onto the tasties! If last year we brought you lots and lots of fried goodies and all kinds of latkes (you can still find all that madness under the “Hanukkah” tag on our website), this year we’ve decided to follow Judith’s lead and go full-on dairy.
Just a reminder: the festive meal doesn’t have to be just dinner, it can also be breakfast or lunch!
- Savoury fritters
Breakfast!
Everyone knows sweet fritters, and they’re perfect in every way, but why not take the dangerous road of experimentation and make them savoury? That’s exactly what we did, and that’s why we suggest starting Hanukkah celebrations early in the morning with savoury fritters; you can top them with salmon, something veggie, or even an omelette!
AI Photo - Overnight oats with milk, berries and nuts
If you’re used to starting your day with something sweet, or if you love oats, we’ve got the perfect option: overnight oats, the laziest recipe ever.
Just throw everything in a bowl, pour in the milk, and in the morning, you can dive right into breakfast. Also very Hanukkish!
AI Photo - Spiced hot chocolate
And to really get into the festive mood - hot chocolate! We borrowed the recipe from a chocolatier in Bruges, who serves it in giant half-litre mugs! But we recommend leaving a little room in your belly for the evening meal.
AI Photo - Spaghetti cacio e pepe
Lunch!
Let’s have a quick lunch, so we don’t overeat and can fully enjoy dinner! Super simple and super cheesy spaghetti from Rome, traditionally made with pecorino Romano, but you can use parmesan. And lots, lots of black pepper!
AI Photo - Cheese biscuits
Let’s move on to dinner!
While everyone’s gathering and chatting, an aperitif is just the thing. And of course, an aperitif needs a snack, to stay a proper dinner guest and avoid getting dizzy from playing dreidel. We’ll snack on cheesy biscuits; they pair perfectly with any cocktail or even prosecco.
AI Photo - Pecorino cheese and apple salad
A very surprising, fresh, and juicy salad, the key is to slice everything thinly so the flavours blend without overpowering each other.
AI Photo - White cheese lasagna
Cheese bomb incoming! Gooey, buttery, made with three kinds of cheese, this comforting, melty lasagna wraps you in a cheesy hug. We’ll think about the diet tomorrow; tonight, we surrender to pure indulgence, and it’s so worth it. If you need to calm your conscience, serve it with a green salad, it’ll highlight the flavour and add a touch of balance.
AI Photo - Polish cheesecake from Nastya
We don’t stop at Italy in our quest for recipes that might become new Hanukkah classics in our team. If you’ve already tried American cheesecake, take a look at what they’ve come up with in Poland, a wonderfully unique pie with a surprising cheese layer texture. Kind of like a cheesecake… but not quite! And let’s be honest, it’s much easier to make, no bain-marie!
AI Photo - Eggnog
A perfect way to end the dinner on a cosy note is with eggnog, let’s call it the European cousin of Israeli sachlav. Warm, creamy, and aromatic. For kids - as is; for adults - with a splash of rum
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