Making Fabulous Latkes

Without a doubt, Hanukkah wouldn't be Hanukkah without latkes. But you don't have to be celebrating, or even Jewish to enjoy these crisp potato pancakes.

So to help insure your latkes live up to the dish's full culinary potential, we consulted expert Jayne Cohen, author of Jewish Holiday Cooking: A Food Lover's Treasury of Classics and Improvisations for her top latke making tips, including how to prep ahead and freeze latkes. Jayne also shared some terrific latke recipes with us, but be sure to read her tips first to insure that any latkes you make come out perfectly!

Jayne Cohen's Top 8 Tips for Making Perfect Latkes

Lots of Latke Recipes
We have lots of latke recipes at FabulousFoods.com, from the traditional to the creative. After reading Jayne's latke making tips, click the recipe links below for the exact formulas.

• Jayne Cohen's Traditional Potato Latkes
• Jayne Cohen's Mediterranean Chickpea Latkes
  
• Jayne Cohen's Black Grape, Goat Cheese and Noodle Latkes with Fragrant Honey
• Jayne Cohen's Scallion Latkes with Asian Dipping Sauce
• Ella Jean Mandell's Traditional Latkes
  
• Low Fat Latkes