Best-Ever Book of Jewish Cooking

This title features authentic recipes from a classic culinary heritage. Discover the secrets of the Jewish kitchen with 130 recipes from 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. 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. The book 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. Illustrated with over 220 photographs, this book will introduce you to a fascinating cuisine.