Hanukkah Recipes

Cumin-Scented Beet Latkes 6 cups beets (peeled and coarsely grated)6 tblsp all-purpose flour1 ½ tsp kosher salt1 ½ tsp ground cumin¾ tsp ground coriander¾ tsp baking powder¼ tsp ground black pepper3 large eggs (beaten to blend)Canola oil for frying Place beets in large bowl; press with paper towels to absorb any moisture. In another large...

Crispy Traditional Potato Pancakes With Applesauce 2 pounds russet (baking) potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes2 tbsp potato starch (optional1 medium onion4 scallions (very tops and bottoms removed, reserve most of the green)1 large eggs (beaten)salt adn freshly ground pepper to tastevegetable oil for fryingapplesauce or sour creamApplesauce2 pounds sweet apples (Jonathan, Gala, of Fuji) (cored,...

Cilantro-Jalapeño Latkes with Chipotle Sour Cream 6 tbsp light sour cream1 tbsp chipotle chille (chopped canned in adobo sauce)3/4 tbsp lime (grated rind)1 tsp fresh lime juice6 cups baking potatoe (peeled and shredded (about 1.5 lbs))1 cup onion (grated)6 tbsp all-purpose flour1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)2 tbsp jalapeno pepper (finely chopped and seeded)1 large egg1 tsp...

Celery Root and Mushroom Latkes with Onion Applesauce Onion Applesauce18 ounce Granny Smith apple18 ounce onion (unpeeled)2 tsp kosher salt (plus more for seasoning)½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)Latkes1 pound celery root (celerian) (peeled and coarsely grated)1 pound russet potatoes (peeled and coarsely grated)1 tbsp kosher salt1 pound washed mushrooms ((such as trimmed, halved oyster or...

Cajun Sweet Potato Latkes 2 pounds (about 3 large) sweet potatoes (peeled)3 large eggs2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp plus 1 tsp. of Cajun spice blend1/3 cup cilantro (chopped)peanut oilsour cream Using the coarse grating disc of a food processor, grate the sweet potatoes. Transfer to a large bowl.In a small bowl, whisk the eggs. Sprinkle...

Butternut Squash Latkes with Sage and Pine Nut Yogurt Sauce Nonstick vegetable oil spray2 2 pound butternut squash (halved lengthwise, seeded)4 tbsp olive oil (not extra virgin) (divided, plus additional for frying)8 large fresh sage leaves4 cloves garlic (peeled)1 cup shallots (chopped (about 6))3/4 cup fine dry unseasoned breadcrumbs1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp baking soda1...

Balkan Meat-Stuffed Potato Fritters Potato Dough:2 lbs. russet potatoes2 large eggs (lightly beaten)½ tbsp Salt½ tsp freshly ground black pepper1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneadingMeat Filling2 tbsp olive oil1 small onion (finely chopped)2 cloves garlic (minced)½ lb ground beef½ tsp Salt½ tsp freshly ground black pepper½ tsp ground cinnamon2 tbsp flat leaf...

Brussels Sprouts Latkes 1/2 pound brussel sprouts (shredded)1/4 cup white onion (diced small)1 egg (whisked)1 tbsp  olive oil1 tsp salt¼ tsp  red chili pepper flakes⅓ cup  dried cranberries6 tbsp  all-purpose flour¼ cup  vegetable or canola oil for fryingSour cream for garnish In a medium bowl, combine brussel sprouts, onion, egg, olive oil, flour, salt, red...

Doughnuts with Grapefruit-Vanilla Jelly Jelly2 cups Sugar1 ½ cups fresh grapefruit juice¼ cup liquid pectin1 vanilla bean (split lengthwise)Doughnuts2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for bowl½ cup apple juice1 ¼ oz envelope active dry yeast3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more2 tbsp plus 1 cup sugar4 large eggs1 tbsp grapefruit zest (finely grated)1 tsp kosher...