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Best Hanukkah Appetizers

Latkes (and other fried treats) are often the star appetizer at festive Hanukkah meals, but other options abound: Crisp salads that cut through the richness, creamy dips drizzled with olive oil, and of course, classic matzo ball soup.

Joel Goldberg for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

Recipes

Classic Potato Latkes
Melissa Clark
7673 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,673
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Zucchini Fritters
Melissa Knific
790 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
790
45 minutes
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Quick Smoked Salmon Tart
Christian Reynoso
881 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
881
45 minutes
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Joan Nathan’s Matzo Ball Soup
Joan Nathan
2347 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,347
1¼ hours, plus 3 hours’ or overnight refrigeration
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Everything-Bagel Smoked Salmon Dip
Ali Slagle
651 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
651
5 minutes
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Pickle Latkes
Carolina Gelen
213 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
213
1 hour 5 minutes
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Mock Chopped Liver With Green Beans and Walnuts
Joan Nathan
47 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
47
20 minutes
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Saffron Fish With Red Peppers and Preserved Lemon
Joan Nathan
1049 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,049
30 minutes
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Lemon-Garlic Kale Salad
Julia Moskin
10888 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,888
About 25 minutes
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Vegan Caesar Salad With Crisp Chickpeas
Becky Hughes
3907 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,907
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Zahav’s Hummus ‘Tehina’
Melissa Clark, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook
2936 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,936
30 minutes, plus overnight soaking and 1 to 1½ hours cooking
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Potato Pancakes
Lidey Heuck
260 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
260
40 minutes
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Fennel and Celery Salad With Lemon and Parmesan
David Tanis
634 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
634
15 minutes
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Zaalouk (Eggplant and Tomato Salad)
Nargisse Benkabbou
600 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
600
45 minutes
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Chickpea and Herb Fatteh
Yotam Ottolenghi
614 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
614
1½ hours, plus at least 8 hours’ soaking
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Kale and Squash Salad With Almond-Butter Vinaigrette
Ali Slagle
1558 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,558
45 minutes
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Latkes
Mark Bittman
2920 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,920
45 minutes
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Brussels Sprouts Salad With Apples and Walnuts
Alison Roman
1195 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,195
35 to 40 minutes
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Schmaltz Latkes
Melissa Clark
243 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
243
20 minutes
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Smoked Salmon, Fennel and Herbed Mascarpone Tart
Melissa Clark
534 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
534
1 hour
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Challah Bread
Claire Saffitz
1812 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,812
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Falafel
Mark Bittman
2178 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,178
1 hour, plus soaking
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Celery Salad With Apples and Blue Cheese
Alexa Weibel
1698 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,698
20 minutes
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Smoky Eggplant Spread
David Tanis
746 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
746
40 minutes
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Romesco Egg Salad
Ali Slagle
429 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
429
25 minutes
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Kale Salad With Apples and Cheddar
Martha Rose Shulman
5894 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,894
5 minutes
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Delicata Squash and Corn Fritters
Kay Chun
543 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
543
40 minutes
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Citrus Salad With Radish and Watercress
David Tanis
151 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
151
20 minutes
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Black-Eyed Pea Fritters
David Tanis, Pierre Thiam
235 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
235
1 hour
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Leek-Vegetable Fritters With Lemon Cream
Julia Moskin, Deb Perelman
62 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
62
1 hour
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Apple-Potato Latkes With Cinnamon Sour Cream
Melissa Clark
398 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
398
30 minutes
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French Potato Pancakes
Joan Nathan, Daniel Rose
358 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
358
35 minutes
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Bissara (Creamy Fava Bean Purée)
Nargisse Benkabbou
47 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
47
1 hour 10 minutes
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Apple and Broccoli Salad
Eric Kim
305 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
305
25 minutes
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Tortitas de Espinaca (Spinach Fritters)
Rick A. Martínez
193 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
193
50 minutes
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Zucchini and Carrot Fritters With Yogurt-Mint Dip
Melissa Clark
849 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
849
1 hour
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Cheese Sambousek
Joan Nathan, Rachel Harary Gindi
151 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
151
1½ hours
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Leek, Potato and Zucchini Pancakes With Baby Lettuces
Elaine Louie, James Laird
136 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
136
1½ hours
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Citrus Salad With Fennel and Olives
David Tanis
604 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
604
30 minutes
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Sweet Potato and Apple Latkes With Ginger and Sweet Spices
Martha Rose Shulman
197 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
197
45 minutes
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Chicken Meatball Soup With Orzo and Dill
Kay Chun
175 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
175
45 minutes
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Okonomi-Latke
Sam Sifton, Sawako Okochi, Aaron Israel
334 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
334
30 minutes
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Butternut Squash and Sage Latkes
Martha Rose Shulman
538 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
538
About 45 minutes
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Artichoke and Olive Farro Salad
Naz Deravian
598 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
598
45 minutes
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Garlicky Mashed Potato Cake
Claire Saffitz
1513 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,513
2 hours 15 minutes
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Cabbage, Carrot and Purple Kale Latkes
Martha Rose Shulman
131 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
131
30 minutes
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My Favorite Challah
Joan Nathan
5111 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,111
1 hour plus 2½ hours' rising
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Spring Onion and Cheese Potato Cake, Two Ways
Yotam Ottolenghi
838 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
838
1½ hours
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