Eight nights of latkas. The Finale!

As Hanukkah comes to a close we reminisce about the eight wonderful nights of latkas, added light from the menorah and the dreidle games that we played. A time we celebrate with our family and friends.

On the first night we had traditional potato latkas and a surprise beet latka, yum.

On night number two we had a sweet and tasty apple latka.

On night number three we celebrated with a broccili and cheese latka to commemorate the miracle of the Yehudit and the Cheese.

On the fourth night we had a sweet treat made from carrots and sweet potatoes.

One of my favorite latkas were served on the fifth night this year. Zucchini Latkas.

We were even gifted a spectacular menorah shaped latka flipper (aka spatula).

Did you ever eat a Yucca? On night number six yucca latkas were served.

On the seventh night we eat leek latkas. (It's not a custom it just happened that way.)

For the finale on the eighth night of chanukah we served up a butternut squash latka.

The technique stays the same. Grate the vegetable, mix with enough egg to coat all the grating but not too much that they are swimming. Season to taste. And finally fry in hot oil flipping when they will not fall apart until golden brown.

Serve with apple sauce or sour cream.

What types of latkas did you make that are not listed here?

Potato Leek Latkas. Pancakes

For night number seven,
A latka from heaven.
Some cilantro does peek,
Through the potato and leek.

A savory dish,
Serve with meat for fish.
Or a vegetarian plate,
Feel free to create.

Shred Three gezunte potatoes,
A bit of cilantro and one stalk of leek,
Mix it with two fresh jumbo eggs.

Seasoned to taste.

Fry in hot oil for a crispy, savory, and delicious, golden latka. Happy Chanukah.

Part seven of and eight day series. Make sure to see them all.

Did you Ever Eat a Yucca?

Happy Chanukah night number six,
Tonight a special latka we did fix.
A flowering plant with a tuber root,
White starchy yucca is good for you.

Yucca pancakes. Latkas

Ground up with onion, pepper and salt.
Eat them plain, or with a good malt.

Eat them hot, or take them to go.
You should try them, and then you'll know,
How healthy it is, how sweet yucca tastes.
You'll eat them all up, none will you waste.

Light the candles, and pour some great wine,
Then, on yucca latkas I'm sure you will dine.

And if not tonight, write this recipe down.
They make the best latkas in all of the town.

Night Number Two: Apple Latkahs

On the Second Night of Chanukkah Something Sweet: Apple Latkahs

Start with freshly peeled Granny Smith apples. Grate them using your preferred method either by hand with a simple box grater or food processor. We opted for the electric version.

Add a little egg and some brown sugar. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and fry until golden brown. They will look like this.

Served up with a savory dinner of fried rice towers, broccoli, steak cut sweet potatoes, Chicken nuggets, and medium steak strips. Served on your finest China or festive disposables. The choice is yours.

I hope you give this a try and let me know how it goes.