Celery Root-Potato Latkes

To impart an earthy, vegetal depth to latkes, try combining the potato batter with other grated root vegetables, such as beets, Jerusalem artichokes, parsley root, or parsnips. For this recipe, I add celery root, underscoring its herbaceous, nutty flavor with crushed celery seeds.

Celery root-potato latkes are excellent with most meats and poultry, and particularly good with brisket. Or serve them with sour cream, yogurt cream, or crème fraîche at a dairy meal. For a delicious appet