A “Frenchy” twist on Didi’s grandma’s latke recipe
Tag: Hanukkah
Easy-to-make, gourmet latkes
A staple of Hanukkah parties, latkes are at home anywhere and anytime
Pairing latkes with two stunning sparkling wines
When it came time to choosing wine for the latkes I created for my Hanukkah feature in Rockland Magazine, I didn’t hesitate for even half a second. Sparkling wine was in order – after all, what holiday party is complete without a glass of bubbly?! And it just so happens […]
Lights, candles, latkes! How to throw an unforgettable Hanukkah dinner party
Are you planning a Hanukkah party this year? Take a look at my feature for the 2010 holiday issue of Rockland Magazine. In it, I share my thinking on how to blend a little tradition with a lot of glamour and make this year’s Festival of Lights your brightest one […]
Potato latkes with apple confit and crispy sage
The classic potato latke gets a makeover! Made with shallots instead of onions, these potato latkes are delicate and slightly sweet. Served with a dollop of apple confit spiked with Calvados, and a buttery, crispy sage leaf, each mouthful of these latkes yields an explosion of flavor.
Butternut squash and leek latkes with pan-roasted cumin
I came up with this recipe for a Hanukkah feature I wrote in the 2010 holiday issue of Rockland Magazine. Of course, the potato latke is de rigueur on any Hanukkah menu, but why not serve latkes with other seasonal ingredients, I wondered? That’s when sweet, delicate butternut squash came […]
Beet latkes with scallion and cayenne crème fraîche
These bite-sized latkes are superb! The cayenne-spiced crème fraîche is perfect with the sweet, mellow beets.
Parmesan-fennel twists
I came up with this recipe after searching high and low in several gourmet markets and finding nothing that fit the image I had in my mind’s palate for these deliciously cheesy and light little twists.