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For food lovers, there’s nothing more essential to Hanukkah celebrations than latkes.

We begin craving them the minute December dawns, and when the holiday finally arrives, we happily down several (or a dozen) straight from the pan.

But why confine potato pancakes to this time of year? They’re just as delicious in other seasons. To that end, here are five recipes—a crisp, golden classic and four creative variations—that will easily make the transition from Festival of Light to year-round festivities. They incorporate a far-flung range of influences, and would be at home on menus from India to New England to the Southwest. Try them as hors d’oeuvres or side dishes during the holidays and beyond.

Read more here: The Keys to Successful Potato Pancakes

Despite the global appeal of the pancake, Americans have given this simple treat—made with flour, eggs and milk—iconic status. And different regions of the country have made the pancake their own, adding local ingredients and inspired touches. Today, sitting down to a plate of flapjacks often gives you an insider’s look at some of those regional tastes.

Read more here: America’s Best Pancakes