Pain-free Latkes
Although I didn’t make it Saul’s Deli this year for their annual Neverending Latke sidewalk fest, a lingering craving for piles of crispy potato cakes convinced my husband to brave the task of grating...
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When it comes to latkes, a lot of quibbles come up before the first potato is even peeled. Thick and hefty, or crispy-lacy? Do you hand-grate the potato or process it to mush? Squeeze out the liquid or...
View ArticleBorscht for Chanukah
The last turkey sandwiches and scraps of pumpkin pie are gone, the final breakfast of hot coffee and cold stuffing finished, and suddenly, another holiday is sending you back into the kitchen, this...
View ArticleGluten-Free Bakeries Bring Holiday Cheer
December is just about here, which means that bakeries are beginning to roll out their annual holiday treats. Those of us with a gluten allergy don’t have to sit idly by, watching as our friends and...
View ArticleGluten-Free Latkes for Hanukkah
Gluten-Free Latkes with Apple Sauce and Sour Cream for Hanukkah Happy Hanukkah! The Jewish festival of lights starts this Saturday and runs for eight delicious, fried-food-filled days. If you’re not...
View ArticleBrussels Sprout Latke Recipe
My affinity for Brussels sprouts is not a secret. I recently shared a skewered and roasted recipe for Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts and Parmesan. So when it came time to experiment...
View ArticleCurried Sweet Potato Latkes with Maple Yogurt
Sometimes I can be pretty lame. For example, for some unknown reason I feel the need to confess that I am not Jewish with regards to this recipe. Why? I have no freakin’ idea. I create Mexican recipes...
View ArticleDIY Thanksgivukkah: Pumpkin Latkes Two Ways
Celebrate Thanksgiving and Hanukkah on the same night by cooking pumpkin latkes, like these savory pancakes. Photo: Kate Williams Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. Even as a kid, I’d...
View ArticleHanukkah Treats: Strawberry Jam-Filled Jelly Donuts (Sufganiyot)
Crisp and golden brown on the outside, and stuffed with jam (or sometimes vanilla custard) on the inside, these little round jelly donuts (sufganiyot) are a beloved treat during Hanukkah, the Jewish...
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