Potato pancakes are traditional for Chanukah because of the vegetable oil they're fried in. Cheese is also traditional for the holiday, to celebrate a woman, Judith, who helped the Maccabees win their victory. Put them together and the potato latke lightens up a bit. Add fresh rosemary and there's a refreshing hint of springtime in this winter specialty! I once made 200 small versions of these for a holiday party. That's when I learned to make these the easy way in a food processor! - RonnieVFein

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