Holiday recipes
Chanukah 2024
Dec. 26-Jan. 2 (First candle: Wednesday, Dec. 25)
Wishing you and your family lots of light and joy during the week of Chanukah and beyond! On this page, Chef Melinda shares some delicious recipes for you to enjoy!
Celebrate Chanukah with the East Valley community on Sunday, Dec. 15: Fun activities, live music, kosher food for sale and more.
Order Chanukah cookies: Chef Melinda is making and decorating festive Chanukah cookies. Order from the Challah Factory here.
Learn more about Chanukah: My Jewish Learning covers the holiday’s history, symbols and more. Read here.
Other Holiday Content
8 Ways to Celebrate the 8 Days: Early Learning Center director Pam Morris shares a variety of ways young families can celebrate Chanukah.
Jewish Community Night at Zoo Lights : The Center for Jewish Philanthropy presents a fun event for all ages 5:30-8 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Phoenix Zoo. Includes special activities and entertainment. $25 per person, children age 2 and under are free. Purchase tickets by Dec. 8.
Silent Heroes: Little Known Women of Chanukah: Join Karolyn Benger to learn more about three women from the story of Chanukah on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Activities to bring Chanukah to life for children: The Jewish Grandparents Network presents Chanukah activities for ages 3-8.
Recipes
Holiday recipes
Try some new recipes this Chanukah!
Chanukah Pasta
Pasta with capers, garlic, cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Olive Oil Chocolate Cake
A delicious chocolate treat for your holiday table.
Little Chefs series
Recipe for Young Chefs
Do you have a budding chef in your home? Here are recipes for young chefs (adult supervision recommended).
Veggie Latkes
A different twist on this traditional holiday meal.
About Chef Melinda
Chef Melinda McNeil honed her skills as a chef and baker at the Scottsdale Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School and has worked at the Phoenician Resort, Simply Bread bakery and the Olive & Ivy restaurant. She has baked challah and other baked goods at the East Valley JCC’s Challah Factory since fall 2016.