Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Latkes are traditionally served for Hanukkah, the Jewish holiday also known as the Festival of Lights or the Feast of Dedication.

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Niki Russ Federman of Russ & Daughters makes the tastiest, crispiest latkes with scallions and onion. The shredded potatoes and onion are first drained and then mixed with reserved starchy paste, ...

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 ...

Hanukkah was always, and still is, my favorite holiday — and not just because I was born on Hanukkah. In my Sephardic Jewish family, the Hanukkah tradition of frying food meant we had jelly-filled ...

No Hanukkah table would be complete without a plate piled high with crispy, lacey latkes. But frying the perfect latke can be challenging. Nothing can dim your festive spirits quite like spending an ...

Latkes are one of those iconic Hanukkah dishes 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 savory ...

Food writer Melissa Clark offers delicious spins on the traditional Jewish dish Hanukkah is in full swing and there's nothing more delicious to celebrate with than a hot and crispy latke. You likely ...