Hanukkah Recipes

Red Lentil Latkes 1/2 cup dry red lentils1 medium potato (about 1/2 pound - 225 g) (grated (ppeling is ooptional))1 large egg1 garlic clove (crushed and inced)2 green onions (finely sliced)2 tbsp parmesan (30 ml) or other cheese optional (grated)dash or two of hot sauce (optional)1/4 tsp saltblack pepper to tastecanola or olive oil for...

Pumpkin Latkes 1 6 oz can or 2 cup pumpkin1 C flour1/2 C packed brown sugar2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmeg1/2 tsp cardamomdash of ginger1/2 tsp Salt3 eggs Combine all ingredients and mix well to form a thick batter Heat oil in skillet (preferably cast iron) Drop tablespoons full of batter into oil. When bubbles begin...

Pulled Brisket Latkes For the brisket: 2 ½ lb brisket1 tbsp Salt1/2 tbsp black pepper (freshly grated)2 tsp garlic powder2 tsp onion powder1 tsp dried parsley3-4 tbsp olive oil1 can beer1 can ginger ale1 bottle red wine4 oz tomato paste4 medium carrotts (cut into medium-size pieces)2 onions (cut into quarters)For the latkes:6 medium Yukon Gold...

Potato and Cheese Latkes 4 cups frozen hash brown (defrosted)1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated)1/2 cup jack cheese (grated)1/2 onion (grated)1/4 cup green onion (diced)1/4 cup Italian parsley (minced)1 eggs (beated)1 clove garlic (minced)4 tbsp cornstarch1 tbsp hot sauce2 tsp creole seasoning1 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp onion powder1/2 tsp paprikaextra virgin olive...

Potato, Artichoke and Feta Cheese Latkes 1 1/2 pounds red-skinned potatoes1 9 oz package frozen aritchoke hearts (thawed, diced and patted dry)2/3 cup leek (white and pale green parts only) (chopped)1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)1 large egg (beated)2 tbsp fresh mint (chopped)2 tsp oregano1 tsp Salt1/2 tsp pepper6 ounces feta cheese (diced)1 1/2 cups...

Pesto Latkes 1 large onion4 med. shallots1 bunch shallots8-10 russet potatoessalt and pepper(preferably white)5 eggs1/2 - 1 cup white corn meal1/2 cup pesto sauce1/2 cup pignoli nuts1/4 cup Romano Locatelli cheese (grated) Mix all ingredients well and check that the consistency is a “batter” and not too liquid.Form into small, thick pancakes and squeeze any...

Persimmon Latkes 2 small or one large yellow potato2 firm Fuyu persimmons (about 9 oz)2 eggs (lightly beaten)1 small garlic clove (mashed)pinch of cumin (1/4 tsp or less)pinch of nutmegsalt and pepper (preferably white)sunflower oil for frying Peel the potatoes and grate them coarsely, by hand or in food processor. Let the potatoes rest for...

Parsnip and Pear Latkes 1 - 6 to 7 oz under-ripe Bosc pear (quartered and cored)1 - 7 to 8 oz parsnip (peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces)1 large egg (beaten to blend)1 1/2 tbsp celery leaves (chopped)1 1/2 tsp drained white horseradish3/4 tsp Salt1/2 cup pankovegetable oil for frying Using coarse grating blade,...

Olive latkes 3/4 cup olive oil2 cups onion (chopped)1/4 cup garlic (chopped)2 cups flour2 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda2 tsp Salt2 tsp cumin4 eggs (beaten)4 cups pitted green or black brined olives (thoroughly drained, chopped and pitted)2 to 4 tbsp water (optional) In a medium saute pan, heat one-fourth cup of oil and sauté...

Okonomi-Latke 2 cups all-purpose flour½ cup potatoes, grated1 ½ tbsp Salt1 tsp Sugar¼ tsp baking soda2 1/3 cups strips lemon zest, peeled with a vegetable peeler1 quart white truffle oil2 cups whole cranberries1 quart Wondra flour1 quart bean sprouts (green caps removed)Canola oil for fryingCrème fraiche for servingdashi at room temperature1 grated, blanched russet potatoes...