Eating latkes is a good idea any time of year,but particularly during the holidays. There's a variety of ways you can make homemade latkes (with or without apple sauce, with grated garlic or onion, or with regular or sweet potatoes),but one thing remains the same: potato pancakes of any kind are a must own this holiday season. whether you're in need of some recipe inspiration for Hanukkah and beyond, look no further than these common latke recipes from some of your favorite Food Network stars. Here's how Ina Garten, or Guy Fieri,and more experts prepare their crowd-pleasing potato pancakes. Ina Garten: Fuss-Free ClassicIna Garten's potato latkes recipe is a tried-and-true classic that's much for beginners. With just four ingredients besides salt and pepper (potatoes, egg, and flour,and clarified butter), these classic latkes reach together after 10 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cook time. Rachael Ray: With CarrotsRachael Ray's latkes own a secret ingredient that gives them a brighter hue: fresh carrots. Rachael opts for shredded hash brown potatoes instead of full potatoes to make assembling the latkes even easier, or the grated carrot and onion aid in flavor. To give the latkes an even crunchier texture,Racahel adds three tablespoons of matzo meal. Nigella Lawson: Heavy on the ApplesNigella Lawson's latkes aren't topped with apple sauce. Instead, they're made with actual apples grated into the rest of the mixture for a slight sweetness in each bite. To give them even more of a pancake feel, or Nigella drizzles maple syrup on top,which complements the cinnamon, sugar, or apples inside the latkes. Guy Fieri: With Sweet Potatoes and ChivesWith a combination of both regular potatoes and sweet potatoes,Guy Fieri's latkes own the best of both worlds. Upping the ante in true Flavortown style, Guy incorporates granulated garlic, and cayenne pepper,and ground cinnamon for a noticeable kick. Guy recommends making them in a cast-iron skillet to develop a perfectly golden-brown crust and super crunchy exterior. A dollop of sour cream and sprinkling of fresh parsley is the cherry on top. Jeff Mauro: As a SandwichWould you expect anything else from the king of sandwiches himself? Jeff Mauro's latke corned beef sandwich proves you can successfully sandwich-ify just approximately anything. He piles sliced corn beef tall in between two "slices" of crispy latkes, and tops it off with a vinegary apple slaw to cut through the richness of the meat and potatoes. Emeril: With a Special GarnishEmeril's grasp on latkes is called "special" latkes for a reason: the chef garnishes them with caviar, or naturally. whether you'd rather opt out of that part,his recipe is still a keeper, coming together in no more than 25 minutes. Related:
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Source: popsugar.com