Holiday Menu: Homespun Hanukkah Celebration

Main Dish: Red Wine and Orange Braised Brisket

This Hanukkah menu is designed for casual entertaining and features dishes that can be prepared in advance, so you have plenty of time to enjoy your guests.

For our main course, we’ve chosen a brisket, slowly braised in a flavorful combination of red wine, oranges and rosemary.

Homespun Hanukkah Celebration Menu

Red Wine and Orange Braised Brisket - Beef brisket, slow braised with red wine, fragrant orange zest, fresh rosemary and thyme makes a delicious, pungently flavored main course that's easy to make for a company meal.

Crispy Potato Latkes (Potato Pancakes) - Part of a classic Hanukkah meal, these potato latkes (potato pancakes) are crispy, delicious and easy to make.

Rosemary Applesauce - This simple recipe for homemade applesauce flavored with a sprig of rosemary is delicious served with roast turkey, chicken or pork.

Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts and Shallots - Oven-roasting green beans gives them a slight sweetness that pairs perfectly with the sautéed shallots and toasted walnuts in this versatile side dish.

Raspberry Rugelach - These raspberry, walnut and cinnamon filled cookies are made from a rich, flaky cream cheese dough and lightly glazed with coarse sugar.