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Gil Marks’ Sweet Potato Latkes
Gil Marks’ Sweet Potato Latkes

This interesting recipe comes from the late Gil Marks, rabbi, author and food historian. 

Golden Parsnip Latkes
Golden Parsnip Latkes

“Shredded parsnip makes these crispy pancakes sweeter than the usual potato latkes, and the parsnips’ dry flesh renders them extraordinarily crunchy, too,” writes Melissa Clark.

Lemon-Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Lemon-Cottage Cheese Pancakes

“These were inspired by my mother’s cheese latkes,” says Ronnie Fein. They come from her book Hip Kosher: 175 Easy-to-Prepare Recipes for Today’s Kosher Cook (DaCapo, 2008).

Chocolate Latkes
Chocolate Latkes

There are no potatoes or added fat in these! Lots of chocolate and coconut make for a crunchy and chewy exterior and a wonderfully brownie-like interior. 

Spicy Vegetable Latkes
Spicy Vegetable Latkes

This recipe comes from Faye Levy’s book, Jewish Cooking for Dummies.

Mexican Potato Latkes
Mexican Potato Latkes

Add spice to your entertaining with this new take on a classic.

Herbed Spinach Latkes (with Feta-Yogurt Sauce)
Herbed Spinach Latkes (with Feta-Yogurt Sauce)

The latkes make wonderful cocktail fare, or prepare slightly larger ones and pair with soup and a big salad for a light dinner, or fish, for a more substantial meal. 

Olive Latkes
Olive Latkes

From The Essential Jewish Festival Cooking (HarperCollins) by Phyllis Glazer with Miriyam Glazer. 

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