Latkes
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Articles on Latkes
Guides
8 Fancy Latke Toppers for a Haute Hanukkah
Hanukkah is eight nights, which really means eight chances to eat latkes; glorious, crispy, salty...
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...
Food News
The Crispiest Latkes Depend on These Key Tricks
Adeena Sussman has become something of an Israeli star, in large part thanks to her slew of cookbooks...
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...
Guides
Stupendous Spuds: The Ultimate Guide to Perfect Potatoes
Potatoes: humble, historic, and transcendent in the right hands. We're here to tell you everything...
Recipe Round-Ups
Well-Traveled Tubers: 15 International Potato Recipes
Potatoes are famously versatile, and beloved around the globe in many different forms. Keto eaters...
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...
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...
Latkes Recipes
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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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Yael Grobglas’ Potato Latkes
These potato latkes from former Jane the Virgin star Yael Grobglas are simple, crunchy, and delicious...
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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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Sweet Potato Latkes
A simple recipe for crispy sweet-potato latkes with scallions, served with chipotle sour cream.
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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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Creamy Green Shakshuka with Crispy Latkes
This creamy green shakshuka recipe with crispy latkes is a tasty new take on the classic Israeli recipe...
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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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Potato-Turnip Latkes Fried in Duck Fat
Silver-dollar latkes flavored with thyme, onion, and pepper.