5 comments about California Kosher: Contemporary and Traditional Jewish Cuisine.

1. I borrowed my mother's copy of this book...and still haven't given it back. If you've ever wanted to know how to make the perfect Jewish chicken soup, matzoh balls, brisket, yummy chicken dishes, and the perfect kugel, this book will be your guide. Haven't figured out that perfect dish to bring to the potluck? This book's got plenty of delectable ideas! I've been frustrated with other Jewish cookbooks that offer confusing recipes with strange ingredients, but this one keeps everything simple and delicious. It's by far the cookbook I turn to most during the week and when guests come over. This book also includes a large array of kosher Chinese recipes (from sweet & sour chicken to kung pao chicken & beef). We are not kosher, but love all the recipes nonetheless.



2. Terrific traditional and contemporary cooking, with a lighter California twist. THIS IS THE BEST KOSHER COOKBOOK -- MAYBE THE BEST COOKBOOK OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER -- THAT YOU MIGHT EVER OWN. Every recipe works, because the people who put it together genuinely triple-tested each entry, and if it didn't get A-plusses from all three cooks, it didn't get in. I probably own 50 cookbooks, and this is one of the top three I use! Try the chocolate marble squares, the sesame chicken, the apricot noodle kugel, the gefilte fish, the chicken soup, the honey cake . . .



3. This cookbook is one of my most prized possesions! I refer to it for every holiday from menu planning to recipes. I have yet to find a recipe that was not wonderful! My favorites are Brisket in Foil, and the Roast Chicken with Farfel Stuffing for Passover. The Mock Chopped Liver is unbelievable, and the Plum Chicken is a Shabbat favorite at our house. This is a fabulous addition to your Jewish Cooking library... a "must have"!



4. So far I've had great success with the first three cakes I've made, and the essence of celery soup was so yummy. I love this book and would recommend it without hesitation.



5. This cookbook rocks! I purchased it when I was first married, and couldn't cook...a situation not much improved 15 years later. Every recipe I've tried from this book has been a success. The traditional potato latkes in particular are a must have every Hanukkah...people who haven't had latkes since Grandma swear mine are the best. This book is my secret. (Shhh! Don't tell!) I've given many copies as gifts to several friends, whether they keep Kosher or not...it's that good. I even had to buy a secod copy for myself when my sister's luggage accidentally grabbed mine on her way home...it's the best!

2 comments about The Sephardic Kitchen: The Healthy Food and Rich Culture of the Mediterranean Jews.

1. "I was so delighted to actually see my grandmothers favorite recipes in this book -in her very own dialect!! There were 'Yaprakas', and 'Biscochos' - as she called them. And the authors descriptive narrations of the history of the food -was as if I could see my family from places long ago. When he said you never walked in a sephardic's house without being offered a buffet of food any present day caterer would envy, I had to laugh out loud! That was my family!



2. Great Cookbook, with lots of extras!

1 comments about Physiologie du goût, ou méditations de gastronomie transcendante: Ouvrage théorique, historique et à l'ordre du jour.., suivi de La Gastronomie, poème en quatre chants, par Berchoux.

1. Ce livre est la preuve que la nourriture, en particulier la gastronomie, est une philosophie. Dans une demarche materialiste Birllat Savarin avec une presicision scientifique prouve la relation de la nourritutre sur le corps et l'esprit. Le theme peut sembler banal mais incorpore dans son contexte historique c'est une revolution. Je conseille fortement le livre aux francophones a tendance materialiste ... et aux gourmands philosophes.

No comments about Matzah Meals: A Passover Cookbook for Kids (Passover).

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1 comments about The Children's Jewish Holiday Kitchen: 70 Ways to Have Fun with Your Kids and Make Your Family's Celebrations Special.

1. This book is essential for any holiday family traditions. Ms. Nathan not only shares some wonderful recipes (try the Orange Chicken - it's easy, fun and OUT OF THIS WORLD!......) but she also shares her family's traditions and give you wonderful ideas to enhance your own celebrations. My family loves this book and we refer to it on a regular basis.

   I would give it more stars if I could!....

5 comments about Kosher Kettle: International Adventures in Jewish Cooking.

1. "This is a mixture of the old and the new, the well-known and the exotic."

   - A Kosher Adventure Expressions: The Australian Jewish News




2. "It's a deliciously small world when Sybil Ruth Kaplan, with charm and humor, introduces us to her incredible collection of kosher recipes, her family and friends."

   Kay K. Pomerantz, Block Publishing Company




3. "If you'd love to sample cuisine from around the world but don't have the time or money to make the trip, "Kosher Kettle" can lead you through 27 countries with more than 350 recipes."

   The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle




4. "Cooking with Kaplan provides not only revelation about clever substitutes, but also about the origins of each restriction and the history of traditional dishes."

   Phoenix Home & Garden




5. A diverse group of beginner-to-intermediate dishes. Lots of flavor, but not lots of time or expense. The pumpkin soup, unstuffed cabbage, and lemon potatoes, and spinach rice make a fantastic meal.

1 comments about Kosher Southern-Style Cookbook.

1. The authors attribute recipes to each of the Southern States individually & this is kinda cute. They also single out Shavuot & Sukkoth, I'm not sure why because last I heard, these are Jewish holidays & not states!

   I've only tried a couple of the recipes but, I must say, the Yummy Yam Kugel is definitely a winner. It's won rave reviews every time it's been served.

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