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    sybann: For those who must avoid the nightshades (I don't eat refined flour or sugar either - unless forced to because someone brings free cake to work) I hav... more »
    nenasadije: can someone tell me why it's always either-or with the apple sauce and sour cream? i understand the milk and meat issue but aren't most latkes fried ... more »
    Poodle_Heart: Tater Tots ™ more »
    GeorgeFayne: The most important part of the whole thing is to run the grated potato and onion through a salad spinner (in batches) and then wring it out in a tea t... more »
    rodmanstreet: Well, now I feel guilty for the box of Manischewitz (Quality Since 1888) Homestyle Potato Latke mix in my pantry. I'm going to go soothe my guilt wit... more »
    GGobsessed: Dear...GOD. Those look good. Ok, so tonight? We're making latkes from sweet potatoes. Same thing, but with sweet potatoes. more »
    Ratinski: Latkes are not exactly traditional in my Catholic-Methodist Midwestern family, but the epic post-Christmas lunch of fried ham and potato pancake sandw... more »
    Flackette Goes Retro: I'm not Jewish, but those look delicious. Is it okay if I make some latkes and celebrate with you in spirit tonight, or would that be inappropriate? I... more »
    MalinaMango: For something nontraditional, my father has been known to mix grated onion with leftover mashed potatoes, flatten the potatoes into patties, and fry t... more »
    picassobear: * 4 medium potatoes * 1 medium onion * 2 eggs * 1/2 cup matzah meal (flour or bread crumbs can be substituted) * 1 tsp. baking powde... more »
    AmbiguouslyStraightUno: Has anyone made latkes using a substitute for flour? I can't eat wheat but I have everything needed for these (plus homemade applesauce in the fridge!). more »
    MalinaMango: Vegan latkes, if anyone is so inclined. I haven't made them myself, but I got the recipe from a friend who said they turned out well and even her omni... more »
    Antrack: I made latkes last night (I'm not Jewish, so why wait until Hanukkah?), and I added some grated carrot to the grated potatoes. So good. I think I had ... more »
    Helen Valentine: On a slightly different note, these look good: [smittenkitchen.com] More of a pancake than a latke per se, but still. more »
    NotIt: Also, in honor of how lazy I am, I am having tater tots tonight. That's right, hobo latkes. more »
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    Let Us Argue About Fried Deliciousness

    Speaking of latkes: Anna and I need a great recipe. On this first night of Hanukkah, your best latke recipes and photos in the comments, please.