This year November 28 is a doubly momentous day. Not only is it Thanksgiving, it is also the first day of Hanukkah, hence Thanksgivukkah. For those celebrating and cooking for both, the challenge is to incorporate meal items that work for the dual holiday. This sharing of holidays does not happen often. Actually, the U.S. proclaimed Thanksgiving a holiday in 1863 and this is the first time the convergence happens since then, the next time will be in 79,811. I doubt any of us will be around that long. Might as well take advantage this year!
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Here are five Thaksgivukkah recipes for a double dose of celebration!
Pavo frito
For Hanukkah, food is cooked in oil to commemorate the small amount of oil that lasted for eight days in Temple. Seems like a great reason to deep fry some turkey. Get the full recipe directions at Food Network.
Yucca Latkes with Mango Jam and Lime Crema
Oh my gosh, making latkes out of yucca just screams Latin culinary genius to me. Get the full recipe directions at The Latin Kitchen.
Gorgonzola mashed potato latkes with jalapeño apple relish
Another way to give latkes some Latin flavor is to add some jalapeño to the relish. Nice! Get the full recipe directions at What Jew Wanna Eat.
Latinized rugelach
You can Latinize this rugelach recipe by making it with guava jam. Get the full recipe directions at Epicurious.
Pumpkin sufganiyot stuffed with cranberry jam
This is another fried delicacy that can be Latinized by stuffing with mango or guava jam. Get the full recipe directions courtesy of Moderne Barne.
