Happy Hanukkah! This year I am part of the first ever Hanukkah Blog Party, hosted by 2 of my favorite bloggers, Leah of Cook Kosher and Miriam of Overtime Cook. Since it’s traditional on Hanukkah to eat fried treats (Latkes and doughnuts, anyone?), today we have a fattening fabulous spread of Hanukkah themed recipes, treats and crafts from Jewish bloggers all over the world!!
Another part of Hanukkah tradition, is gift giving! I remember when I was little my grandparents would host the annual family Hanukkah party and all the kids would line up in front of the gift table with bags wide open eager for gifts. Those were the days.
So to help get the party started, we have a bunch of fabulous new cookbooks to giveaway!
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And now for the beet latkes…
I had so much fun experimenting with this new latke recipe just for this event. Based on a whim and trip to the farmers market and voila…beet latkes was born.. Last year I posted about my moms traditional latkes but this year I really wanted to try something different. Beets have such a gorgeous and deep color and I wanted to see how these would fry up. Some people mentioned adding cumin to the beet mixture and after testing with and without, cumin won. I thought the cumin would overpower the sweet beets but oh no…this latke turned out to be exotic and delicious. I threw in some potato for that common feel and just a dusting of that cumin really paired perfectly with the sweetness of the beets.
Ingredients
- 3 medium red beets, peeled
- 1/2 red onion, cut in quarters
- 3 small thin-skinned potatoes, peeled
- 3 eggs, whisked
- 1/4 cup matzo meal
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Using a food processor with the small shredding blade, shred the beets, potatoes and onion. Use a dark colored kitchen towel to ring out any excess water from the vegetables.
- *There will be lots of moisture.
- In a large bowl, add the beet mixture, eggs, matzo meal, cumin and salt and pepper together and mix well. I use my hands at this step.
- Heat a large skillet with canola oil, about 1/4in high. Make sure oil is hot before frying by testing with a small piece of vegetable. It should sizzle when its ready. Use a regular table spoon to scoop mixture and carefully placing it in the hot oil.
- Allow to cook on first side for about 3 minutes and use a flat spatula to carefully turn latke over and cook other side for about 2-3 minutes/
- Place latkes on paper toweled lined plate r wire rack.
Latkes:
Donuts and Desserts:
Appetizers, Soups, Sauces, Drinks and other Hanukkah Food:
Sam! These are gorgeous! I can’t wait to make a whole rainbow of latkes!
Jen @JuanitasCocina recently posted..Noodle Kugel ~ #HanukkahBP! Plus a #Giveaway!
Beet latkes! What a novel idea!!! Party on
Such beautiful latkes! I’m a sucker for anything beets.
Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat recently posted..Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Gelt Recipe and a Giveaway!!!
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These are STUNNING! Can’t wait to try them!
So glad you joined the blog party – can’t wait to see how you used the printables! http://thekosherhome.com/chanukah-sameach/
Shelley from The Kosher home!
Love the idea of using beets for color and nutrition!!!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl recently posted..Traditional Potato Latkes {Hanukkah Blog Party + Giveaway!}
Great idea. I love beets, and I love the color of these. I bet they’d look great plated with golden potato latkes with all that contrast.
This American Bite recently posted..Garlic, Za’atar and Olive Oil Stovetop Popcorn
Wow, these look fabulous. I love anything with beets.
thank you.
Samantha, thank you so much for inviting me to this wonderful event. And as for your latkes! Wow how gorgeous are they? Love the color. I will try matza meal the next time I make latkes.
Sarah recently posted..Ko-Jew kimchee latkes
these look absolutely yummy! the color is stunning. beets are right up my alley and i can not wait to make this!
Those latkes look good! Nice to have a variation sometimes!
Whoa, these look awesome! So colorful… and I bet the cumin adds a lovely flavor.
Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) recently posted..Zesty Lemon Lime Bars
These beet latkes look gorgeous and I’d love to try them.
Samantha, I love your ruby red latkes, what a brilliant idea! Definitely going to give it a go. Thank you.
made some beet latkes recently with some other mix ins and came out pink..so cute
yours turned out amazing! thanks for the great recipe. with this blog party I have really discovered some awesome new blogs-yours included. can’t wait to come back and visit again soon. gigi. food and beauty blogger @ gigi’s kitchen: http://www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com
I loooove beets! These look amazing – can’t wait to try them!
Great for a colorful spread at a chanuka party!
Samantha, these beet latkes are gorgeous and your instinct was spot on to go with the cumin. You’re on a roll these days, it’s been a joy to see you take your place in the kitchen and on the web. Happy Hanukkah to you & yours!
The beets add a great color — I bet they add great flavor too!
I love the combination of beets and cumin! Very clever
Vicky recently posted..Dulce de Leche and Eggnog filled Donut Holes (Sufganiot) & Hanukkah recipe roundup
These look worth trying!
Sam, these latkes are beautiful! I am not a big fan of beets, but this one tempts me!
Miriam @ Overtime Cook recently posted..Shortcut Cannoli with Chocolate Mousse Filling and a Hanukkah Blog Party!
these are beautiful;going to have to try them soon !
gorgeous! red is my favorite color….
These sound delicious, I know my kids would love to eat red latkes!
Couldn’t Be Parve recently posted..Churros con Chocolate
It looks really lovely, nice and savoury – a proper latke feed!
Nick @ Bakingbeardy recently posted..Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
I never had latkes made with beets how unique, I will have to try this recipe. I love the cookbook choices for the giveaway and hope I win
These are so pretty! I love beets too!
Wow, really unique. Gotta try sometime.
They are so pretty!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie recently posted..Creamy Ricotta Spinach & Shells
These look beautiful!
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I love this idea…and I just bought beets! I’m going to try these for variey. You can’t have too many latkes!
Looks yum!!! and I love beets…
They look delicious!
I can’t wait to try your recipe– but it will probably be post-Chanukah. So far this Chanukah, I’ve made potato latkes and sufganiot, and the smell of fried food is permeating in our apartment. Aside from opening all the windows while frying, any other ideas to clear the air, lest the odor/aroma will linger long after Chanukah is gone… when I’ll need to start my diet!
Sounds delicious!