51�Թ�

Think of classic pairings: sautéed apples with pork chops, applesauce with latkes, or the tangy sweetness of prunes in dishes like Chicken Marbella.

The end of the year marks the return of eggnog and latkes, gifting and regifting — and holiday-themed shows to bask in tradition, communal spirit and, yes, fun.

The hook of the story is that all the bad guys want Aunt Petunia’s latkes because they are so delicious.

Potato pancakes have a spiritual home in many world cuisines and cultures: from Jewish latkes to Swedish raggmunkar to Irish boxty.

Instead, my family already observed our winter holiday — lighting the menorah and frying latkes in an ungodly amount of oil.