Makes 20 medium latkes

These latkes are vibrantly colored and delicately sweet with a fiery bite in the sauce.

Tarragon & Gold Beet Latkes

INGREDIENTS

3 cups gold beets, washed and grated
2 eggs beaten
½ cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped fine
1 teaspoon coriander, cracked
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
3 cups red beets, washed and grated
2 eggs beaten
½ cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped fine
1 teaspoon coriander, cracked
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
Vegetable oil

Tarragon and Red & Orange Beet Latkes

INGREDIENTS

6 cups beets, coarsely shredded (about 6 medium)
6 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 large eggs, beaten to blend
Canola oil (for frying)

PREPARATION

Place beets in large bowl. Press with paper towels to absorb any moisture. In another large bowl, whisk the flour and the next five ingredients. Mix in beets, then eggs. Pour enough oil into large skillet to cover bottom; heat over medium heat. Working in batches, drop beet mixture by 1/4 cupfuls into skillet. Spread to 3 1/2-inch rounds. Fry until golden, usually about 5 minutes per side. Transfer latkes to baking sheet. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Re-warm in 350°F oven until crisp, about 10 minutes.) Serve latkes with relish and salsa.

Tarragon Horseradish Cream

INGREDIENTS

1 cup crème fraiche
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh horseradish root, grated
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

PREPARATION

Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and mix well until smooth and thoroughly mixed. Serve cold on top of hot latkes.