Hanukkah Latke Cook-Off: Duff vs. Nigella

Related To:

Tonight's the first night of Hanukkah, and naturally, potato latkes are on the menu. These fried potato pancakes are a Hanukkah tradition—in addition to lighting the candles, fried foods are eaten to celebrate the oil that burned for eight nights. This year, Food Network Magazine challenged Duff Goldman and Nigella Lawson to a cook-off to see who could fry up the best batch.

Duff went traditional, "slightly" adapting his great-grandmother's classic recipe, while Nigella took a sweet route, grating apples into her latkes and drizzling them with maple syrup. It's a tough call...good thing Hanukkah lasts eight nights, so there's plenty of time to try both!

Let us know which latkes get your vote! And for lots more Hanukkah recipes, check out FoodNetwork.com/Hanukkah .

Next Up

8 Brand-New Recipes You’ll Love for Hanukkah

Nosh on updated knishes, colorful latkes and classic holiday sweets.

Hanukkah Focaccia Is How I’m Bringing Traditional Ingredients to the Table This Year

Embrace the joy of colorful cooking with this vibrant, oil-rich dish.

5 Molly Yeh Recipes That Are Perfect for Hanukkah

You'll want to eat these dishes for eight days straight.

Sweet Potato Casserole Latkes Combine the Very Best of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah

Don’t let your Thanksgiving sweet potatoes go to waste!

This Giant Latke is Perfect for a Crowd

Get all of the crispiness in a fraction of the time!

Hanukkah: The Food and Traditions

Why do we eat latkes, gelt and jelly doughnuts for eight days and nights? Here, everything you need to know about traditional Hanukkah food.

Healthy Hanukkah Appetizers and Desserts

Serve these healthier yet delicious finger foods and desserts at your Festival of Lights celebration.

10 Personalized Gifts for the Kitchen That We Love

It's easier than ever to add a personal touch to your gifts this holiday season.

9 Pull-Apart Treats to Grab for the Holidays

Break us off a piece of that pull-apart snowflake bread!