What ingredients do you need to prepare a delicious Hanukkah? Seasonal favorites, like root vegetables, hearty whole grains and a selection of proteins, are always important to have on hand this time of year. Beyond that, here are my top suggestions for outfitting your pantry.
Like all of the products we carry in our stores, these essentials meet our strict quality standards opens in a new tab, which require no artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners and hydrogenated fats.
Stocked and loaded for latkes
With no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives, Dr. Praeger's Carrot, Zucchini and Potato Pancakes save time but don’t skimp on taste. Try the Root Vegetable Pancake and the Roasted Corn Cakes too, they’re delicious all year. Look for them in the freezer section.Also add organic potato pancake mix from Streit's to your list. A premiere purveyor of kosher foods since 1925, family owned and run Streit’s has a strong sense of tradition and understands the importance of using ingredients that meet your standards and ours.
Plan now to get creative with flavor combinations. Think sautéed pears and cinnamon; smoked salmon and capers; chopped brisket; or sautéed mushrooms latkes. Or get big flavor with Mini Potato-Carrot Pancakes with Festive Sour Cream opens in a new tab.
For briskets and soup bowls
Searching for a better broth for brisket recipes and soups? Put Imagine Organic Kosher Chicken Broth on your list. They have a low sodium option, as well. Imagine chooses free-range chickens and organic vegetables and lightly simmers them with herbs and seasoning to make a flavorful organic chicken broth with the same care you would use in your own kitchen.Try it in Roasted Brisket with Parsley, Mint and Thyme opens in a new tab or ladle up that great-tasting goodness with Carrot-Ginger Soup opens in a new tab.
Speaking of soups, don’t forget Streit’s Gluten-free Matzo Ball Mix or Gluten-Free Matzo Ball and Soup Mix!
Use your noodle
Imported from Israel, Kedem Noodles are made from potatoes and don’t contain wheat, eggs, corn, rice or soy. They’re perfect for Mushroom Kale Noodle Kugel opens in a new tab.Sweet treats
Get a greater gelt with Milk or Dark Chocolate Gelt from Divine Chocolate. Kosher certified, it’s made with the finest responsibly traded cocoa butter, which gives you a tasty advantage and cocoa farmers an equitable deal.
For a unique treat you’ll only find at Whole Foods Market, look for Lily’s Sweets Dark Chocolate Hanukkah-themed Pops in Star of David and Menorah shapes. And there’s a sweet twist -- they’re stevia-sweetened with no sugar added. They’re also Fair Trade certified and enrolled in the Non-GMO Project’s opens in a new tab product verification program.
The perfect pour
Go for organic with Avvivo Organic Grape Juice. It’s made with organic grapes and nothing artificial and you’ll only find it at Whole Foods Market.
Kosher bird’s the word
Select stores also offer kosher poultry options from Kosher Valley™ including fresh and frozen whole young turkeys and chickens and freshly ground chicken and turkey options, which are all certified by the Orthodox Union and the K'hal Adath Jeshurun. In addition, our fresh chicken and turkey suppliers are rated according to the 5-Step™ Animal Welfare Rating opens in a new tab standards and the animals are raised without antibiotics.
Plan ahead! Search our favorite Hanukkah recipes opens in a new tab for inspiration and stock up now on seasonal staples and holiday time savers.
The products above are just a taste of what’s in-store; contact your local Whole Foods Market opens in a new tab to find out about their kosher selection.
How do you stock your pantry for Hanukkah? Share your must-haves in the comments section below.
