For many centuries, Hanukkah was a minor holiday, with no written history of traditional foods. Then, in the 14th century, we find writings in Italy about pancakes for the holiday made from ...

or potato pancakes, and giving gifts. Jewish families light candles on a hanukkiah, or nine-branched candelabrum, on each day of Hanukkah, typically right after sundown. The candles remain burning ...

Throughout the eight days of Hanukkah, Jewish families like mine celebrate by eating latkes (fried potato pancakes) and ...

combining the miracle of the oil with Judith’s tale by concocting delectable fried ricotta pancakes. Left: Hanukkah lamp crafted by Johann Adam Boller (19th century), Germany (image via the ...

Sufganiyot, fluffy jam-filled doughnuts, are a popular pick on Hanukkah but the food most synonymous with the holiday has got to be latkes: fried potato pancakes typically served up with ...

In Israel these fried potato pancakes are called levivot.” I call them delicious. It’s Hanukkah and time to dig out the three-by-five index card with my mother’s recipe for latkes ...

Sufganiyot, fluffy jam-filled doughnuts, are a popular pick on Hanukkah but the food most synonymous with the holiday has got to be latkes: fried potato pancakes typically served up with applesauce, ...