Menu: A Hanukkah Feast

Latkes may get all the glory when it comes to Hanukkah celebrations, but it's just as appropriate to the Festival of Lights to indulge in other fried foods, like delicately spiced saffron fritters, and (of course) a pile of fresh doughnuts. When the potato pancakes do make an appearance, shake things up by topping them with a spicy horseradish-spiked applesauce or an earthy za'atar dip, or try the Modernist latke, a simple (albeit untraditional) take on the classic that yields a crispy, fluffy, non-greasy pancake without the hours spent grating potatoes and wringing them dry. To round things out, serve a classic apricot and currant chicken, and a refreshing salad of winter vegetables. And don't forget the chocolate gelt!

The Menu

Perfect Everytime Latkes with sour cream
Modernist Latkes

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Grating fresh horseradish into the applesauce lends a much heartier kick than the store-bought kind � add it just before serving for the most heat. (Set some horseradish-free applesauce aside for kids and the spice-avoidant.)
You can fry the latkes an hour or so ahead of time; keep them warm in a 250� oven until ready to serve. The modernist latke recipe can be made through step 2 several days in advance.
If you're serving a large crowd, these recipes can all be easily doubled or tripled. Set everything out to serve buffet-style, with the sour cream, za'atar dip, and applesauce in bowls near the latkes for everyone to dress their own.
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