Jewish Cooking: 130 Classic Dishes Shown in 220 Evocative Photographs - Softcover

This title features authentic recipes from a classic culinary heritage: 130 delicious dishes shown in 220 stunning photographs. You can discover the secrets of the Jewish kitchen with recipes from Jewish cultures all over the world, including Sephardi, Ashkenazi, Yemenite, Israeli, Eastern European, American, Russian, African, and also Indian. Ever-popular traditional dishes include Hummus, Tabbouleh, Herring Salad with Beets and Sour Cream, Chicken Soup with Knaidlach, Chamim, Classic Ashkenazi Gefilte Fish, Kreplach, Challah, Bagels, Harissa, and Polish Apple Cake. It includes a fascinating overview of the culinary history of the Jewish people, its rules and laws, and all the special equipment, ingredients and cooking techniques. At-a-glance notes provide a complete nutritional breakdown for each recipe. Jewish people are scattered all over the world, creating a vibrant culinary tradition that is as varied as the countries they live in. Fresh, bright and contemporary, this volume contains 130 authentic Jewish recipes. An eclectic mix of global culinary influences is brought together in each of the chapters, which cover Soups, Appetizers and Brunch; Fish Dishes; Meat and Poultry; Vegetable Dishes and Salads; Noodles, Kugels and Pancakes; Breads, Desserts and Baking; and Pickles and Condiments. As well as providing a wealth of recipes to choose from, the book provides an essential guide to the foods and ingredients used in the Jewish kitchen. Illustrated with over 220 photographs, this book will introduce you to a fascinating cuisine.

Marlena Spieler is a passionate cook who discovered her love of cooking while living in Israel as a teenager. Writing this book enabled her to explore her own culture at the table, and she has collected Jewish recipes from all over the world. She writes for many publications, including USA's Saveur and The New York Times, and is an award winner for the Association of Food Writers (USA).