"latkes for hanukkah" news and stories

by Janna Gur

The eight days of Hanukkah are upon us and in preparation, we've asked Janna Gur, author of "The Book of New Israeli Food: A Culinary Journey," to share her tips for producing the best potato latke. Eat them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner -- Janna's Potato Latke recipe will be the highlight of your holiday.

1. Be Creative Enhance your basic potato-onion mixture with sweet potatoes and carrots for color and flavor. Cheese it up with grated mozzarella, Gruyere or Parmesan; don't forget the herbs: dill, thyme or rosemary combine beautifully with potatoes.

2. Use a Food Processor for Grating the Vegetables It will make life much easier. After grating, make sure to squeeze out all the liquids.

More tips and recipes after the jump.