10 Fantastic Latke Recipes That Aren"t Just for Hanukkah
Latkes, or potato pancakes, are a Hanukkah tradition, but if you plan to make them throughout the eight-day holiday, the standard version can get old quick. Shake things up with this collection of fresh takes on traditional latkes -- you're bound to find a few new favorites, and may just find yourself making them year-round!
P.S. Need help on the frying front? From how to choose the best pan, to hacks for keeping your potato pancakes crisp, these latke-making tips will help you turn out the best latkes ever!
Enhanced with curry powder and coconut milk, these Curried Sweet Potato Latkes are the perfect cure for plain potato latke ennui. With their sunny hue and touch of heat, they're a vibrant addition to the holiday table, and they play nice with lots of cuisines. More »
These latkes may look like classic, unassuming potato pancakes, but they've got a wonderfully fresh flavor, thanks to the Moroccan spice blend known as ras el hanout and a generous hit of of lemon zest.More »
Craving a traditional latke that's just a little out of the ordinary? Purple & White Potato Latkes fit the bill. Flecked with purple potato, they're fun, but won't rock the boat too much if you're serving latke purists. More »
TheseCorn and Cheese Cakes from Jennifer Meier, About.com's Cheese Expert, are made with both cornmeal and corn kernels, and have olive oil in the batter.More »
About.com's Greek Food Expert, Lynn Livanos Athan, shares a recipe forKolokithokeftethes me Feta, aka Zucchini Fritters with Feta, which uses olive oil for frying. Stephanie Gallagher offers this quick, kid friendly version, and if you need a gluten-free option, Food Allergies Expert Victoria Groce has you covered.
Vegetarian Food Expert Jolinda Hackett offers these vegan Chinese Scallion Pancakes. Or, try Naomi Imatome-Yun's traditional Korean Scallion Pancakes, which are made with a runnier batter that doesn't require kneading.More »
If you can't find calabaza, or West Indian pumpkin, don't fret. Latin Caribbean Food Expert Hector Rodriguez writes that butternut, acorn, or Hubbard squash will work in these sweet, vanilla-enhanced fritters. More »
If you eschew animal products or have an egg allergy, Vegetarian Food Expert Jolinda Hackett's Vegan Potato Latke recipe is for you. She recommends using the popular Ener-G Egg Replacer in this recipe.More »
Tired of potatoes? Home Cooking Expert Peggy Trowbridge Filippone jazzes up mashed cauliflower with parsley, thyme, and seasoned breadcrumbs in this Cauliflower Latke recipe. Or, try Nechama Cohen's recipe, an herb-free version that can be made with frozen cauliflower.More »
Inspired by a recipe in Joan Nathan's fantastic cookbook Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France, Eastern European Food Expert Barbara Rolek developed these Brandade Potato Latkes. She uses fresh cod, rather than salt cod, so there's no extensive soaking required for the fish. More »
P.S. Need help on the frying front? From how to choose the best pan, to hacks for keeping your potato pancakes crisp, these latke-making tips will help you turn out the best latkes ever!
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1. Curried Sweet Potato Latkes (Pareve)
Enhanced with curry powder and coconut milk, these Curried Sweet Potato Latkes are the perfect cure for plain potato latke ennui. With their sunny hue and touch of heat, they're a vibrant addition to the holiday table, and they play nice with lots of cuisines. More »
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2. Latkes with Ras el Hanout (Pareve)
These latkes may look like classic, unassuming potato pancakes, but they've got a wonderfully fresh flavor, thanks to the Moroccan spice blend known as ras el hanout and a generous hit of of lemon zest.More »
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3. Purple and White Potato Latkes (Pareve)
Craving a traditional latke that's just a little out of the ordinary? Purple & White Potato Latkes fit the bill. Flecked with purple potato, they're fun, but won't rock the boat too much if you're serving latke purists. More »
4. Corn and Cheese Cakes (Dairy)
TheseCorn and Cheese Cakes from Jennifer Meier, About.com's Cheese Expert, are made with both cornmeal and corn kernels, and have olive oil in the batter.More »
5. Zucchini Feta Latkes (Dairy)
About.com's Greek Food Expert, Lynn Livanos Athan, shares a recipe forKolokithokeftethes me Feta, aka Zucchini Fritters with Feta, which uses olive oil for frying. Stephanie Gallagher offers this quick, kid friendly version, and if you need a gluten-free option, Food Allergies Expert Victoria Groce has you covered.
6. Vegetarian Chinese Scallion Pancakes (Pareve)
Vegetarian Food Expert Jolinda Hackett offers these vegan Chinese Scallion Pancakes. Or, try Naomi Imatome-Yun's traditional Korean Scallion Pancakes, which are made with a runnier batter that doesn't require kneading.More »
7. West Indian Pumpkin Fritters - Frituras de Calabaza (Pareve)
If you can't find calabaza, or West Indian pumpkin, don't fret. Latin Caribbean Food Expert Hector Rodriguez writes that butternut, acorn, or Hubbard squash will work in these sweet, vanilla-enhanced fritters. More »
8. Vegan Latkes (Pareve)
If you eschew animal products or have an egg allergy, Vegetarian Food Expert Jolinda Hackett's Vegan Potato Latke recipe is for you. She recommends using the popular Ener-G Egg Replacer in this recipe.More »
9. Cauliflower Latkes (Pareve)
Tired of potatoes? Home Cooking Expert Peggy Trowbridge Filippone jazzes up mashed cauliflower with parsley, thyme, and seasoned breadcrumbs in this Cauliflower Latke recipe. Or, try Nechama Cohen's recipe, an herb-free version that can be made with frozen cauliflower.More »
10. Brandade Potato Latkes (Dairy)
Inspired by a recipe in Joan Nathan's fantastic cookbook Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France, Eastern European Food Expert Barbara Rolek developed these Brandade Potato Latkes. She uses fresh cod, rather than salt cod, so there's no extensive soaking required for the fish. More »
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