1Boursin-Stuffed Mushrooms
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 2Giant Skillet Latke
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONWhile frying up an endless supply of latkes is part of the holiday fun, this recipe turns the classic into an impressive dish for brunch or a breakfast-for-dinner meal. It’s all the flavor and crispiness of a traditional latke with less oil, in half the time!
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3Fried Goat Cheese Bites
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE 4Homemade Hummus
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5Fondue Bites
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 6Parmesan Bread Bites
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEIf you're a fan of garlic knots, this recipe is basically the bite-sized app version, covered in gooey cheese, garlic butter, and fresh herbs. Sage and thyme are used here to add seasonal flavor, but feel free to add any herbs you prefer.
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7Bagna Cauda
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERThis Italian dip is a buttery sauce made from lots of garlic and anchovies (stick with us) that somehow work together to create a dip that’s a little pungent, a little sweet, and will keep you coming back for more. Trust us, this one belongs on your Hanukkah table.
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8Honey-Garlic Cauliflower
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9Baked Brie In Puff Pastry
Andrew BuiBaked brie is a classic app that pleases all around: It's versatile, delicious, easy to make, and requires a pretty short cook time. We filled ours with raspberry jam, but whatever your favorite is will work (you could even go with some apple butter 😍). Drizzle it with some honey, and you have a warm, cheesy app that feels extra-fancy in no time at all.
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10Homemade Falafel
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREBoasting a crisp, golden-brown exterior and a center that’s soft, tender, and packed with chickpeas and fresh herbs, our favorite homemade falafel recipe hits all those classic Middle Eastern flavors and familiar street food vibes.
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11Apple Cheddar Bundles
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONThink this sounds like a strange combo? You've gotta trust us on this one. If the aroma of toasted puff pastry, roasted apples, and nutty cheddar doesn’t wake up your spirit… we're not sure what will.
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12Mushroom “Calamari” With Spicy Marinara
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13Air Fryer Tahini Black Bean Fritters
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: HADLEY SUI 14Classic Latkes
Park FeierbachIf you ask us, you're not truly celebrating the Festival of Lights without as many crispy batches of latkes as possible. Make these miniature if you're looking for a bite-size app, but trust us—no one will turn down the full-size ones before the meal.
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15Chipotle Vegan Queso
Emily hlavac green This vegan version is so good it's hard to decipher from regular queso dip. Made with cashews in place of cheese, it's awesome for serving alongside or right before a meat-heavy Hanukkah meal.
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16Roasted Artichokes
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: MICAH MORTONAfter roasting, the exterior petals can be pulled off, and you can use your teeth to scrape out the delicious, tender insides. We think our simple recipe for Old Bay mayo really complements the artichoke’s lemon-herbal flavor profile, but feel free to swap in everything from tahini sauce to ketchup if you prefer.
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17Spiced Candied Pecans
Lucy schaefferThese particular pecans are our #1: SUPER-spiced, crunchy, sweet, and salty. They're great eaten by the handful, as an accompaniment to a cheese board, or even sprinkled over baked brie.
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18Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SIMON ANDREWSFresh feta cheese is combined with herbs, garlic, and cream cheese, whipped until super-smooth, then topped with tart homemade cranberry sauce, toasted pistachios, and honey. The result is a salty, creamy, sweet, tart, and absolutely irresistible dip that's perfect for Hanukkah.
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19Cranberry Brie Bites
Kat WirsingOur love for crescent roll recipes is no secret. Why make dough from scratch when everyone loves the canned stuff?! These are a fan favorite every holiday. They always disappear within minutes, probably because the combo of salty, creamy brie, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, and crunchy pecans is PERFECT.
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20Skordalia
Emily Hlavac GreenSkordalia is a creamy, garlicky Greek dip we love to serve at parties. Made from potatoes and walnuts, this dip is smooth and creamy and always a surprise hit. Serve it with toasted pita or veggies for a new Hanukkah favorite!
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