Connecticut Latke Throw Down Recipes
Click here to download the event program which includes recipes and sponsors.
The Brotherhood recipe not included which did not make the program deadline is below.
Try this for your last night of Chanukah.
Serves 12 (Can scale up as desired)
2 cups shredded red potatoes
2 cups shredded sweet potatoes
1/2 cup flour
2 Tbls soy sauce
1-1/2 Tbls shredded ginger
2 Tbls chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped red onions
2 teas light brown sugar
3 eggs
2 cups Asian bread crumbs (panko)
1 teas sesame seeds
SALT (to taste)
Yogurt for dipping
mandarin oranges
We used sesame oil & olive oil to fry until golden brown
Sunday, December 4. 2011
2:00 pm
Emanuel Synagogue, 160 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford
The first ever Connecticut Latke Throw Down was hosted by The Emanuel Synagogue. Crown Market Chef Stephen Grace was chosen Latke Champion by celebrity judges from four competing chefs. Guests were able to sample the different latke preparations. Comedienne Linda Belt was MC for the afternoon. A vendor bazaar and tea-cup raffle was held at the event with an online auction leading up to it.
WHAT: Connecticut Latke* Throw Down**
(*A latke is a potato pancake traditionally served on the Jewish holiday of Hanukah.)
(**A Throw Down is a term coined by the Food Network to indicate a cooking contest.)
A Latke Champion will be chosen by celebrity judges from four competing chefs. Guests will be able to sample the different latke preparations. A vendor bazaar and tea-cup raffle will be held at the event with an online auction leading up to it.
WHEN: Sunday, December 4, 2011, 2:00 pm
The program begins with a cooking demonstration by Cabot Cheese chef Jimmy Kennedy who says “From my Aunt’s potato pancakes that were served at every meal when I lived in Mississippi, to my introduction to latkes in New York City and Vermont, I’ve been eating, making and enjoying different versions of potato pancakes since I was a kid. Today, my favorite version is Sweet Potato and Cabot Cheddar Latkes.”
WHO:
Chefs:
• Jimmy Kennedy, Cabot Cheese (not competing)
• Meredith Abel, Abel Caterers
• Stephen Grace, The Crown Market
• Paul Bettan, Joy of Food Catering
• Tony Dal Zovo, The Emanuel Synagogue Brotherhood
Judges:
• Maryellen Fillo, Hartford Courant Java Column and Food Writer
• Wendy Waxman, Design Director at Food Network
• Audra Weisel, Pastry Chef
• Adam Greenberg, Executive Chef Barcelona Restaurant, West Hartford
COST:
General Admission $10.00/person in advance. $18.00 at the door. Children under 12 free. $25.00 family cap with advance reservation.
Hot Potato Sponsor $50.00 includes admission for two.
Crispy Latke Sponsor $100.00 includes admission for four.
TICKETS:
Reservations can be made by sending a check to The Emanuel Synagogue, 160 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, 06117. Please include your email address and/or phone number so that we may confirm your reservation.
For information, call 860-236-1275.
PROCEEDS:
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PLEASE BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM TO HELP FEED THE HUNGRY
Gold and Platinum Sponsors
Abel Caterers
Cabot Creamery Cooperative
Emanuel Brotherhood
Connecticut Jewish Ledger
The Crown Market
Custom Tinting Unlimited
Hebrew Health Care
Joy of Food
Mitlitsky Eggs
UConn Health Center
Silver Sponsors
Golden Potato Pancake
Party to Cook
Puritan Furniture
Surburban Stationers
Teddy’s Oil & Energy