Hanukkah food for a church potluck? (cooker, doughnuts, pancakes, reheat)

[sheena12]

Yes. You read this correctly. My pastor asked me to take a "traditional Hanukkah dish to this Sunday's monthly potluck.

Latkes are delicious but they don't travel well. Store bought doughnuts are another thought, but I wanted to make something myself.

My only thought is matzah ball soup - however, that is more of a Passover dish.

Any ideas? I am perplexed.

[Debsi]

Traditional Hanukkah foods are deep fried to honor the holy oil. That's a tradition I can get behind!

Jelly donuts are a popular Israeli Hanukkah food.

https://www.thespruceeats.com/tradit...nukkah-1808125

Here's some more recipes from various countries:

https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/holid...pora-1.5477086

[Chava61]

Any deep fried food plus chocolate Chanukah gelt!

[writerwife]

Tori has been posting quite a few lately.
https://toriavey.com/

[magicshark]

Originally Posted by writerwife

Tori has been posting quite a few lately.
https://toriavey.com/

I have made quite a few of Tori's recipes. They never disappoint! I guess that's why she is one of my favourites.

[Jkgourmet]

I'd be going with a challah bread or a challah bread pudding. You can consider purchasing the bread - especially if you're going with the challah bread pudding idea.



The other thing I thought of is noodle kugel (aka noodle pudding). Which can be sweet or savory.


I'm suggesting these for a couple of reasons. They are traditional, widely accepted by everyone, easy to make (especially if you buy the challah), and transport perfectly.


And kudo's to your pastor!

[countrylv22]

Originally Posted by Debsi

Traditional Hanukkah foods are deep fried to honor the holy oil. That's a tradition I can get behind!

Jelly donuts are a popular Israeli Hanukkah food.

https://www.thespruceeats.com/tradit...nukkah-1808125

Here's some more recipes from various countries:

https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/holid...pora-1.5477086

Yum! Thanks for the links, Debsi! I like to learn how to make dishes from all over the world!

[mainebrokerman]

id probly skip pork

how about a slow cooked brisket??? even if its in a slow cooker

[sheena12]

Originally Posted by Jkgourmet

I'd be going with a challah bread or a challah bread pudding. You can consider purchasing the bread - especially if you're going with the challah bread pudding idea.



The other thing I thought of is noodle kugel (aka noodle pudding). Which can be sweet or savory.


I'm suggesting these for a couple of reasons. They are traditional, widely accepted by everyone, easy to make (especially if you buy the challah), and transport perfectly.


And kudo's to your pastor!

I LOVE the kugel idea! Or the bread pudding. Any good recipes?

He mainly asked me because I'm from NY. Lol. Yes, I EAT and GREW UP with Jewish food - but that does not mean I'm an expert. My first idea was potato pancakes (latkes) but as with all fried food, they are best right out of the pan.

Then I changed my mind and thought of Matzoh ball soup - which I think anyone would like, except that's really a Passover dish. So I thought of doughnuts. But, I need something savory, too.

Thanks and rep to everyone who took the time to reply.

Yes. My pastor is a younger, hipsterish guy who is very interested in other cultures and shaking things up a bit. Which I personally like.

[Coney]

It's not particularly for Hanukkah, but it's an easy side dish to make and then reheat-kasha varnishkes.
Jelly donuts are the defacto Hanukkah donut.
You could take a shot at frying knishes. A bit of work. Again not a specific Hanukhah food but it does involve frying in oil. And it's so very, very New York.