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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, The New York Times
7567 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,567
45 minutes
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Zucchini Fritters
Melissa Knific
756 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
756
45 minutes
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Quick Smoked Salmon Tart
Christian Reynoso
743 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
743
45 minutes
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Easy
Joan Nathan’s Matzo Ball Soup
Joan Nathan
2254 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,254
1¼ hours, plus 3 hours’ or overnight refrigeration
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Everything-Bagel Smoked Salmon Dip
Ali Slagle
638 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
638
5 minutes
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Pickle Latkes
Carolina Gelen
188 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
188
1 hour 5 minutes
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Mock Chopped Liver With Green Beans and Walnuts
Joan Nathan
37 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
37
20 minutes
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Easy
Saffron Fish With Red Peppers and Preserved Lemon
Joan Nathan
1015 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,015
30 minutes
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Lemon-Garlic Kale Salad
Julia Moskin
10331 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,331
About 25 minutes
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Vegan Caesar Salad With Crisp Chickpeas
Becky Hughes
3736 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,736
25 minutes
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Easy
Zahav’s Hummus ‘Tehina’
Melissa Clark, Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook
2863 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,863
30 minutes, plus overnight soaking and 1 to 1½ hours cooking
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Potato Pancakes
Lidey Heuck
247 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
247
40 minutes
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Fennel and Celery Salad With Lemon and Parmesan
David Tanis
612 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
612
15 minutes
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Easy
Zaalouk (Eggplant and Tomato Salad)
Nargisse Benkabbou
561 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
561
45 minutes
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Chickpea and Herb Fatteh
Yotam Ottolenghi
612 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
612
1½ hours, plus at least 8 hours’ soaking
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Kale and Squash Salad With Almond-Butter Vinaigrette
Ali Slagle
1541 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,541
45 minutes
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Latkes
Mark Bittman
2905 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,905
45 minutes
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Brussels Sprouts Salad With Apples and Walnuts
Alison Roman
1178 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,178
35 to 40 minutes
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Schmaltz Latkes
Melissa Clark
242 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
242
20 minutes
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Smoked Salmon, Fennel and Herbed Mascarpone Tart
Melissa Clark
528 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
528
1 hour
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Challah Bread
Claire Saffitz
1761 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,761
1 hour 20 minutes, plus proofing and cooling
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Falafel
Mark Bittman
2084 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,084
1 hour, plus soaking
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Celery Salad With Apples and Blue Cheese
Alexa Weibel
1615 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,615
20 minutes
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Easy
Smoky Eggplant Spread
David Tanis
739 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
739
40 minutes
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Romesco Egg Salad
Ali Slagle
421 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
421
25 minutes
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Kale Salad With Apples and Cheddar
Martha Rose Shulman
5618 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,618
5 minutes
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Easy
Delicata Squash and Corn Fritters
Kay Chun
535 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
535
40 minutes
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Citrus Salad With Radish and Watercress
David Tanis
148 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
148
20 minutes
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Easy
Black-Eyed Pea Fritters
David Tanis, Pierre Thiam
232 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
232
1 hour
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Leek-Vegetable Fritters With Lemon Cream
Julia Moskin, Deb Perelman
61 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
61
1 hour
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Apple-Potato Latkes With Cinnamon Sour Cream
Melissa Clark
390 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
390
30 minutes
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French Potato Pancakes
Joan Nathan, Daniel Rose
347 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
347
35 minutes
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Bissara (Creamy Fava Bean Purée)
Nargisse Benkabbou
42 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
42
1 hour 10 minutes
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Easy
Apple and Broccoli Salad
Eric Kim
250 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
250
25 minutes
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Easy
Tortitas de Espinaca (Spinach Fritters)
Rick A. Martínez
185 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
185
50 minutes
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Zucchini and Carrot Fritters With Yogurt-Mint Dip
Melissa Clark
844 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
844
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
533 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
533
30 minutes
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Sweet Potato and Apple Latkes With Ginger and Sweet Spices
Martha Rose Shulman
195 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
195
45 minutes
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Healthy
Chicken Meatball Soup With Orzo and Dill
Kay Chun
150 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
150
45 minutes
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Okonomi-Latke
Sam Sifton, Sawako Okochi, Aaron Israel
331 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
331
30 minutes
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Butternut Squash and Sage Latkes
Martha Rose Shulman
532 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
532
About 45 minutes
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Healthy
Artichoke and Olive Farro Salad
Naz Deravian
575 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
575
45 minutes
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Garlicky Mashed Potato Cake
Claire Saffitz
1501 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,501
2 hours 15 minutes
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Cabbage, Carrot and Purple Kale Latkes
Martha Rose Shulman
129 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
129
30 minutes
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Healthy
My Favorite Challah
Joan Nathan
5015 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,015
1 hour plus 2½ hours' rising
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Spring Onion and Cheese Potato Cake, Two Ways
Yotam Ottolenghi
818 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
818
1½ hours
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