Nothing signifies Hanukkah more than the smell of latkes frying to a golden crisp. But for all their perfection as a hot holiday treat to eat, making them can often feel intimidating. As with any ...

Jeremy Umansky says the potato pancakes are the "cornerstone" of the December holiday: "Modern day, the celebration of Hanukkah revolves around the making of the latke." The potato latke is one of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Latkes are a hot topic around this time of year. Not only do they stir up savory nostalgia for the people who grew up eating them, ...

Potatoes were cheap, plentiful and easy to store, making them a staple and necessitating inventive potato recipes. Still, it was the European Jews who gave potato pancakes their now-famous Yiddish ...

Cultural roots: Polish potato pancakes and latkes share similar origins but differ in texture, preparation, and traditional occasions. Ingredients matter: Starchy potatoes, the right binders, and high ...

While I tend to be a purist about such things, adding a little grated sweet potato to my latkes sweetens the holiday celebration. Russet potatoes (often sold under the brand name Idaho) are nice and ...

“What makes a potato pancake a latke?” my younger daughter asked me last week, just before the eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which begins this year on Sunday evening (all Jewish holidays ...

Recipes passed down in different ways, featuring potato latkes and kimchi jjigae (stew). Some recipes are passed down at the kitchen table or in family restaurants, like at Cecil's Deli and Restaurant ...

Latkes are one of those traditional Hanukkah foods that you see on the table year after year—and for good reason. These potato pancakes are versatile. They can just as easily be served up along a ...

Latkes are a hot topic around this time of year. Not only do they stir up savory nostalgia for the people who grew up eating them, but they also have people debating the best ways to make and serve ...

Cultural roots: Potato pancakes appear in many cultures, from Jewish latkes to Polish placki, each with its own traditions and family recipes. Crispiness science: Managing moisture, preserving potato ...

Potato latkes are a tradition at Hanukkah. Potato latkes are a tradition at Hanukkah, and Rabbi Moshe Luchins shares his favorite way to make them with us! My Wisconsin Backyard is available to stream ...