CHANUKAH!

Thanksgiving is barely over!

I can't believe that Chanukah starts this Saturday night! 
So fast!  I'm not quite ready for it.
I have two interesting latke recipes that I have been working on.  They are a bit unusual and I hope you enjoy them and they work for you.

Potato-Parsnip Latkes

1 pound parsnips, peeled and coarsely grated

2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated

1 teaspoons salt

3 extra large eggs

1/4 cup matzo meal

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Grape seed or vegetable oil for frying.

Squeeze all liquid out of the grated parsnips and potatoes.  

Place the parsnips and potatoes in a large bowl and mix together.  Add the eggs, matzo meal, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and pepper.  Mix until well blended.

Place 1/4 inch of oil into a large saute pan and heat over medium heat.  Drop potato-parsnip mixture into hot pan by tablespoonfuls.  Fry about 5 minutes per side, until cooked and golden brown.

Drain on paper towels and keep warm in a preheated 200 degree oven until ready to serve.

Great with applesauce.

Potato-Zucchini Latkes

Makes 8 servings

4 cups shredded zucchini, about 3 medium

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 large potatoes, grated

3 eggs, beaten

1 Spanish onion, grated

1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Grape seed or vegetable oil for frying

Place the zucchini in a colander.  Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and allow to stand for 20 minutes.  Press out all the liquid that accumulates.

Press all liquid from the potatoes.  Combine with the zucchini in a large bowl.  Add the eggs, onion, panko, salt, pepper, and cumin.  Mix together until well blended.

Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Drop the potato-zucchini mixture into the hot oil by tablespoonfuls.  Fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Drain on paper towels and keep warm in a preheated 200 degree oven until all the latkes are done.  Serve with applesauce or sour cream.  Makes about 32 latkes.

B'tayavon!

Chanukah Sameach!