During the eight days of Hanukkah, we’ll be celebrating the festival of lights with essential recipes for parties, nightly dinners, desserts and using up leftovers (after all, those leftovers deserve a second chance).

Whether you bake homemade challah or purchase a loaf of your favorite, there are endless ways to use the leftover slices.

Here are some of Food Network’s faves:
Challah Bread Pudding
Challah French Toast
Challah Bread Cherry Turnovers

Get more challah recipes, both sweet and savory

Whether you’re prepping for Hanukkah or just looking to spruce up the bread basket at your holiday dinner, challah is a versatile, easy-to-make bread that is sure to impress your guests. Often made with silky honey or dried fruit, this light but dense loaf gets its consistency from several rich egg yolks. Take a look below at how Food Network Kitchens fashions Challah Crowns (pictured above), a unique twist on traditional bread braids.

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