How to Use latke in a Sentence

latke

noun
  • Serve it along with latkes, with sour cream or creme fraiche.
    — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 13 Dec. 2017
  • This latke board from @bugbeansmomma has a few sweet surprises.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Think potato latkes in a waffle iron and Hatch chile cream cheese.
    — Jenn Harris, latimes.com, 29 June 2018
  • Allow each latke to fry for two minutes on the first side, then flip and fry one more minute.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2021
  • This step requires a lot of cooking oil since the best latkes are made in clear oil, not used.
    — Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Like applesauce, purees made from other fruits go well with latkes.
    — Faye Levy, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Their other fan favorites are knish, latkes, and matzo ball soup.
    — Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And in the middle of it all, nestled among those fillings, is a crisp-chewy latke.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 27 June 2023
  • My mom never used sweet potato in her latke recipe, nor served it with yogurt on the side.
    — Shimi Aaron, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Add 4 latkes to pan, or enough to make one layer without crowding.
    — Faye Levy, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Located in the freezer aisle near the hash browns, the palm-sized latkes come in a box of eight.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Why are latkes eaten by Jews during Hanukkah?
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
  • There will be a light latke supper, games and crafts for the entire family.
    — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, Pomerado News, 14 Dec. 2017
  • Heat oven to 250 degrees (for keeping latkes warm).
    — Faye Levy, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Stack up your potato pancakes to give each of your guests a leaning tower of latkes.
    — Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Repeat with as many latkes as will fit skillet without crowding.
    — Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
  • And the latkes are rambunctious, While the herrings dance in cream.
    — New York Times, 17 June 2019
  • Grate raw beets, adding them to borscht or other stews or soups, or use in place of potatoes when making latkes.
    — Noelle Carter, latimes.com, 13 Oct. 2017
  • Even potatoes can be enjoyed guilt-free when roasted or prepared as lighter latkes.
    — Faye Levy, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Make a few latkes that will last all Hanukkah long with these fantastic felt creations.
    — Janna Oberdorf, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Crunchy on the outside, the pancake’s inside turns almost creamy, like a latke.
    — Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2022
  • Here’s a twist on much beloved latkes that uses carrots and parsnips for crunch and earthy tenderness.
    — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2019
  • Her most popular item is a bagel filled with bacon, egg and cheese — with a latke for extra crunch.
    — Rachel Ringler, sun-sentinel.com, 27 May 2021
  • These foods include latkes, which are potato pancakes, and doughnuts.
    — Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025
  • The oil used to fry the latkes symbolizes that very miracle of Hanukkah.
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
  • The oil used to fry the latkes symbolizes that very miracle of Hanukkah.
    — Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
  • An order of just-this-side-of-greasy latkes for the table and a few black-and-white cookies to go, and you're set.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit, 13 Dec. 2017
  • The children will peel potatoes to help make latkes from scratch to dine on after the lighting of the menorah.
    — Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Hanukkah is in full swing and there's nothing more delicious to celebrate with than a hot and crispy latke.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 Nov. 2021
  • This is why Hanukkah foods, like latkes and jelly doughnuts, are often fried and consumed.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023

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