Magnetic duo and stars of the Brooklyn food scene, Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz revitalize Old World food traditions for today's modern kitchens in their debut cookbook.
The recipes in this cookbook offer a tantalizing blend of traditional and not so traditional, written with easy to follow, step-by-step language. Each recipe is paired with beautiful, full-color photographs of completed dishes. Sprinkled throughout, you'll find welcom time saving ideas, personal stories and delightful anecdotes.
On its 30th anniversary of publication, Kar-Ben brings back the classic story of Leah and her brother, who hatch a plan to save the Passover carp from the cooking pot.
Anna Shvets, author of Gefilte Fish for Neshama, grew up in Russia in a family where Gefilte Fish was a savored dish made by her grandmother from scratch, exclusively for special occasions. After moving to Canada, Anna was surprised to learn that Gefilte Fish existed in bottled form. Less shocking, given her affinity for irony, was Anna's encounter with YouTube videos, songs, jokes, and even t-shirts on the subject of Gefilte Fish. She was amazed to discover that somewhere, in parallel with her world, another world existed-the one in which her favorite and most anticipated holiday dish, the celebratory Gefilte Fish, was not perceived as an epicurean delight by millions of Jews. Anna even suspected that the authentic Gefilte Fish-which she truly believes, thanks to its gastronomic qualities, is capable of making its way to the heart of the toughest food critic (through their stomach, of course)-has never been tasted by millions of Jews! This suspicion made Anna feel obliged to share the recipe and, more importantly, the process of making the delectable Gefilte Fish, so enshrined in her family, with anyone who is not afraid of becoming a Gefilte Fish convert in this day and age. The idea of creating a book came up during her last visit to Israel in the fall of 2011. Gefilte Fish for Neshama introduces us to a rare Litvak version of Gefilte Fish. This Passover, we can witness the culinary journey of one carp, from the moment it was spotted in a fish store of the well-known Jerusalem market, Mahane Yehuda, to the moment it appeared on a dinner table as an appetizing Gefilte Fish dish. The book features photos of this dramatic transformation, along with the beautiful landscapes of Israel. Tapping into the broader history of our nation's old companion, Gefilte Fish, the book inspires not only to revive our culinary tradition but to recreate the magical connection our grandmothers had with food. In short, Gefilte Fish for Neshama is a celebration of food, family, and life itself. This beautiful book is both practical and artistic, and makes an amazing gift for the upcoming Jewish Holidays.
Featuring the finest in Jewish home cookery, a delectable assortment of traditional and nontraditional dishes includes nearly six hundred recipes representing all aspects of Jewish culture, including tempting dishes for holiday celebrations, regional specialties, old family favorites, and innovative new renditions of classics. Simultaneous.
The true story of a German-Jewish love that overcame the burdens of the past. Finalist for the 2017 Book of the Year Award by the Chicago Writers Association “A book that is hard to put down.” —Jerusalem Post “This book confirms Annette Gendler as an indispensable Jewish voice for our time." —Yossi Klein Halevi, author of Like Dreamers "The ghosts of the past haunt a woman’s search for herself in this thoughtful, poignant memoir about the transformative power of love and faith.” —Hillary Jordan, author of Mudbound, now a Netflix movie “An exquisitely written conversion story which expounds upon personal and collective identity.” —Washington Independent Review of Books “A compelling, gracefully written memoir about the impact of the past on the present.” —Michael Steinberg, author of Still Pitching History was repeating itself when Annette fell in love with Harry, a Jewish man, the son of Holocaust survivors, in Germany in 1985. Her Great-Aunt Resi had been married to a Jew in Czechoslovakia before World War II―a marriage that, while happy, put the entire family in mortal danger once the Nazis took over their hometown in 1938. Annette and Harry’s love, meanwhile, was the ultimate nightmare for Harry’s family. Not only was their son considering marrying a non-Jew, but a German. Weighed down by the burdens of their family histories, Annette and Harry kept their relationship secret for three years, until they could forge a path into the future and create a new life in Chicago. Annette found a spiritual home in Judaism―a choice that paved the way toward acceptance by Harry’s family, and redemption for some of the wounds of her own family’s past.
Tablet’s list of the 100 most Jewish foods is not about the most popular Jewish foods, or the tastiest, or even the most enduring. It’s a list of the most significant foods culturally and historically to the Jewish people, explored deeply with essays, recipes, stories, and context. Some of the dishes are no longer cooked at home, and some are not even dishes in the traditional sense (store-bought cereal and Stella D’oro cookies, for example). The entire list is up for debate, which is what makes this book so much fun. Many of the foods are delicious (such as babka and shakshuka). Others make us wonder how they’ve survived as long as they have (such as unhatched chicken eggs and jellied calves’ feet). As expected, many Jewish (and now universal) favorites like matzo balls, pickles, cheesecake, blintzes, and chopped liver make the list. The recipes are global and represent all contingencies of the Jewish experience. Contributors include Ruth Reichl, Éric Ripert, Joan Nathan, Michael Solomonov, Dan Barber, Gail Simmons, Yotam Ottolenghi, Tom Colicchio, Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, Maira Kalman, Action Bronson, Daphne Merkin, Shalom Auslander, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, and Phil Rosenthal, among many others. Presented in a gifty package, The 100 Most Jewish Foods is the perfect book to dip into, quote from, cook from, and launch a spirited debate.
“Elevates salads from the quotidian to the thrilling.” —The New York Times A “saladish” recipe is like a salad, and yet so much more. It starts with an unexpectedly wide range of ingredients, such as Japanese eggplants, broccoli rabe, shirataki noodles, Bosc pears, and chrysanthemum leaves. It emphasizes contrasting textures—toothsome, fluffy, crunchy, crispy, hefty. And marries contrasting flavors—rich, sharp, sweet, and salty. Toss all together and voilà: an irresistible symphony that’s at once healthy and utterly delicious. Cooking the saladish way has been Ilene Rosen’s genius since she unveiled the first kale salad at New York’s City Bakery almost two decades ago, and now she shares 100 fresh and creative recipes, organized seasonally, from the intoxicatingly aromatic (Toasty Broccoli with Curry Leaves and Coconut) to the colorfully hearty (Red Potatoes with Chorizo and Roasted Grapes). Each chapter includes a fun party menu, a timeline of preparation, and an illustrated tablescape to turn a saladish meal into an impressive dinner party spread.
Presents a collection of recipes for authentic Jewish dishes, including appetizers, soups, side dishes, main dishes, Passover dishes, breads, and desserts.