Hanukkah Recipe: Classic latkes with sweet or savory garnishes

“Is there anything better than sinking your teeth into a crispy fried potato pancake with sour cream?” says blogger and author Jessie-Sierra Ross in her new cookbook. “Maybe only if it’s topped with a delicious cooked-fruit compote.”

Ross, the food and lifestyle blogger behind the Straight to the Hips, Baby blog, has just published “Seasons Around the Table: Effortless Entertaining with Floral Tablescapes & Seasonal Recipes” (Schiffer Publishing, $36). It’s a fun and aspirational take...