Every year for the past 8 years I have made latkes for Hanukkah.  My husband was raised Jewish and we try to incorporate the Jewish holidays in to our Christian beliefs.  It's important to us that our half-Jewish kids know about their Jewish heritage and how Judaism and Christianity intersect.  Apparently, potatoes are a big part of that heritage (joking!). After 8 years of tweaking and trying and getting just OK latkes, I have finally gotten it right! I also decided to add carrots (and you could add in zucchini, too) just up the vegetable ante. The Perfect Latkes (or Potato Pancakes) Print Recipe type: Main, Side dish Author: Camille Gabel The perfect potato pancake! Serve with sour cream and applesauce. Ingredients 4 medium potatoes (I used Yukon) 1 carrot 1 medium onion 2 Tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup oil for frying (I use grapeseed or coconut oil) Instructions Combine all ingredients in a … [Read more...]