1Classic Latkes
Park FeierbachIf you ask us, you're not truly celebrating the Festival of Lights without a crispy batch of latkes. Serve these homemade ones with sour cream and homemade applesauce for the PRIME Hanukkah experience.
Get the Classic Latkes recipe.
2Latkes With Whipped Cream Cheese, Red Onion, And Capers
Joel GoldbergThis classic combo is creamy and cool with just the right amount of umami from the capers. Try it with pickled red onions if you're sensitive to raw onion.
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3Rösti
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAMSwiss rösti is essentially the fanciest potato latke you’ll ever eat, where the best part is the topping. We view it almost like a Hanukkah pizza. We love classic applesauce, but you can go fancy with a bit of lox, sour cream, fresh dill, and roe for an amazing treat for any Hanukkah celebration.
Get the Rösti recipe.
4Latkes With Greek Yogurt, Chili Oil, And Scallions
Joel GoldbergA little Greek yogurt, your favorite chili oil, and a sprinkle of scallions are all it takes to give latkes an unexpected twist with the perfect amount of heat.
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5House Latkes
ERIK BERNSTEIN 6Latkes With Goat Cheese, Roasted Beet, and Mint
Joel GoldbergThis latke topping option is seasonal, yet transcendent—the earthy beets are grounding while the goat cheese and mint add brightness and pep.
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7Latkes With Ricotta, Lemon Zest, And Hot Honey
Joel GoldbergRicotta is the perfect creamy background for hot honey for this latke, while lemon zest add brightness while tying the flavors together.
8Latke Cookies
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREIf you're more of a sweets fan but want to keep with tradition, we've got just the Hanukkah cookie for you. Our favorite part? A homemade apple caramel as a nod to the applesauce often enjoyed with potato pancakes.
Get the Latke Cookies recipe.
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9Latkes with Roast Beef, Sauerkraut, And Russian Dressing*
Joel GoldbergIf you're not keeping kosher this year, try out this Reuben-inspired latke topping combo. It's perfect with leftover roast beef or corned beef if you've got 'em, but store-bought deli meat works too. Just don't skip that Russian dressing!
10Latke Cups
Erika LaPrestoWhen your favorite latke becomes a cup, magical things happen. Feel free top these with classic applesauce and sour cream, or go wild with your toppings.
Get the Latke Cups recipe.
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11Latkes With Smoked Chicken, Swiss, Dijon, And Pickles
Joel GoldbergIf you're not keeping kosher this year, you've got to try this chicken sandwich-inspired combo. The flavors are truly next-level on top of hot, crispy latkes.
12Cauliflower Hash Browns
John KomarOkay, okay, we know that hash browns definitely AREN'T latkes, but if you or a loved one is looking for a low-carb option this Hanukkah, these will fit the bill. Plus, since they're held together with eggs, technically they are closer in definition to a latke than your average potato pancake. Yays all around.
Get the Cauliflower Hash Browns recipe.
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13Molly Yeh's Latkes with Caramelized Onion Sour Cream
RALPH SMITH"These are a variation on the hockey puck–size latkes that I make every year," Molly says. "The caramelized onion sour cream is like a French onion dip for Hanukkah, so consider this an amped-up chips and dip situation!"
Get Molly Yeh's Latkes with Caramelized Onion Sour Cream recipe from The Pioneer Woman.
14Parsnip-Potato Latkes With Quick Sautéed Apples
MIKE GARTENTop these fried potato delicacies with easy fried apples for a touch of sophistication. These sautéed apples taste kind of like apple pie filling... but better.
Get the Parsnip-Potato Latkes With Quick Sautéed Apples recipe from Good Housekeeping.
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