282070 Tue Dec 27 22:43:55 -0800 2005 4 31 Home Cooking 0 1502199 I am having a small chanukah party. Latkes are so time consuming to make--what else should I serve to complete the meal? Thanks Tue Dec 27 22:43:55 -0800 2005 0 Rita 1 1502205 You might try the CH Kosher board as well as this one. Tue Dec 27 23:27:07 -0800 2005 1502199 0 Andrew Gore 1 1502219 At my very large chanukah party, I served matzoh ball soup (made ahead and frozen), grilled chicken wings, carrot, beet and cucumber salads which I bought from the nearby falafel shop, and some cookies and bonbons. I had the guests do all the frying, as is the tradition at our party, and I helped make the successive batches of batter. It really makes it more convivial that way. We went through 25 pounds of potatoes! And six quarts of applesauce! Wed Dec 28 01:13:29 -0800 2005 1502199 0 heidipie 1 1502356 We had roasted chicken (from Costco no less and damn good), roasted vegetables, and simple salad. Dessert was molten chocolate cakes and lemon cake. Let the latkes shine... Wed Dec 28 19:47:07 -0800 2005 1502199 0 Emme 1 1502379 I made (for a family meal- not for a party) braised beef short ribs and a salad to go with the latkes. The braised short ribs were actually made the night before so the fat cap could be peeled off the next day before reheating. Very tasty and easy for entertaining since it can be made in advance. Wed Dec 28 21:39:36 -0800 2005 1502199 0 twinmommy