December is prime eating season. And for Jewish households across America, latkes are a Hanukkah staple. The Yiddish name for potato pancakes, latkes commemorate the miracle of Hanukkah, in which a ...

Latkes have always lived rent-free in my head. My family makes them once a year (even though I crave them way more than that), and it's not only a huge mess (splattering oil, starchy potato mess ...

Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah, is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Maccabees after it was destroyed by the Syrians. Jews celebrate Hanukkah ...

If you celebrate Hanukkah — or if you just love crispy potato pancakes – you'll be happy that this is the time of year when this hot, crispy side dish shines. But we know that not all latkes are ...

TIP Gently squeeze moisture out of the 1/4-cup of mixture before adding it to the pan. These Hanukkah latkes are cooked in just enough oil that they are beautifully golden brown. In between batches, ...

I know my way around a batch of latkes. My credentials? This year is my fourth annual latke party. Last year I made over 200 in my apartment kitchen, and by the day this publishes, I’ll have made even ...

Home for the Holidays Series: This year, local reporters and editors are using Thanksgiving week to share our favorite holiday traditions and recipes with you, our readers. There are lots of ways to ...

Ever notice that the designated Hanukkah latke maker spends the entire holiday standing, frying and flipping, only to miss out on the joy of sitting down to a hot, crispy potato pancake? Micah Siva ...