Latkes
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Articles on Latkes
What's the Difference
What Is the Difference Between Potato Pancakes and Potato Latkes?
Much like doughnuts and dumplings—and, well, pancakes in general—almost every culture around the world...
History of
The History of Hanukkah Food in America
As a kid, I’m not sure which I looked forward to more during the winter holiday season—receiving a...
Explainers
Potato Pancakes for Hanukkah: Why We Like Them a Latke
When it comes to the holidays, there’s one thing that everyone looks forward to during the eight days...
Guides
A Beginner’s Guide to Jewish Food
Jewish food tends to get a bad rap. When it comes to fine dining, it’s usually French or Italian food...
Food News
8 Ways to Top a Latke
Latkes have a long and storied history dating back to the Ashkenazi Jews who prepared these diminutive...
Latkes Recipes
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Latke Reubens
These genius Latke Reubens combine two Jewish favorites for a crispy, creamy, salty, savory appetizer...
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Potato Latkes
A potato pancake recipe that's a bit soft, a tad crunchy, and has just the right amount of grease.
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Celery Root Latkes with Pastrami
This latke recipe tops crispy celery root latkes with a horseradish or mustard mayonnaise, smoky pastrami...
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Yael Grobglas’ Potato Latkes
These potato latkes from Jane the Virgin star Yael Grobglas are simple, crunchy, and delicious, and...
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New Mexican Sweet Potato Latkes with Lime–Sour Cream Sauce
Ancho- and cumin-spiced sweet potato cakes with a tangy sauce.
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Latkes (Potato Pancakes)
A recipe for a classic Hanukkah starter of pan-fried potato and onion pancakes.
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Potato-Turnip Latkes Fried in Duck Fat
Silver-dollar latkes flavored with thyme, onion, and pepper.
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Sweet Potato Latkes
A simple recipe for crispy sweet-potato latkes with scallions, served with chipotle sour cream.