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A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking

Marcy Goldman

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Here at last is the first lovingly assembled, comprehensive collection of delicious, fail-proof baked goods--for the Jewish holidays and throughout the year--compiled and interpreted by Marcy Goldman, a professional baker who is also a professional writer on food.  

Even if we don't have time to bake on a regular basis, holidays are something different--special occasions that encourage us to pull out the cake pans and present our family and friends with a gift of homemade love.  And this is particularly true of the Jewish holidays, which are so centrally focused on special foods--and, of course, special desserts.

From the round raisin challah that symbolizes the sweetness and continuity of life for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, to triangular, jam-filled hamantaschen for Purim, to a Chanukah dreidel cake, to the best flourless Passover cakes in the world, Marcy Goldman offers recipes that are traditional as well as those with an innovative flair.

Jewish or European-style baked goods--coffee cakes, strudels, cheesecakes, rugelach--are so universally popular that they have become as American as apple pie, and now, with A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking, every home baker will have access to the secrets of how to make them.  As if she were a mother passing down techniques to her own children, Marcy Goldman's voice is warm, encouraging, and inviting, as well as authoritative, clear, and knowledgeable.  She provides not only detailed instructions that yield delicious baked goods every time, but also a wealth of information on holiday customs and history.

Here is, indeed, a treasury to be welcomed by those who grew up with such recipes, those who are seeking to reestablish traditional holiday celebrations in their own home, and those who simply want to know the secrets for producing a wide range of delicious cakes, pastries, and pies.


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Shalom on the Range

Carol Singer, Marion Galant

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Every recipe I tried was perfect! 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

The recipes were submitted by residents of the Denver metro area and were tried three times by testing committees before decision was made to put them in Shalom on the Range. Many traditional Jewish recipes, Southwestern cuisine and good American dishes. All are made with kosher ingredients and specify whether meat or dairy.

The recipes are to die for. 4 out of 5 stars.
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I've tried many of these recipes for my family and relatives. With no exceptions we've been pleased with the all the results. A definite must for any Jewish cookbook collection.

Simplemente Kasher

Elizabeth Portal

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Hundreds of great kosher recipes in Spanish by the well known chef Elizabeth Portal. The author is well regarded for her cooking classes, and after years of having her students gently nudge her to organize a cookbook - this is the long awaited result. The very best of her recipes are finally here in this most useful kosher cookbook.

NOTE: THIS COOKBOOK IS IN SPANISH

The Jewish-American Kitchen

Raymond Sokolov

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By FAR, the best cookbook 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I have had this cookbook for 10 years, and it somehow got in the hands of my mom, who stole it temporarily, then admitted it and gave it back! I have used this book to make real food for real families for years, and the recipes are just right for a person who cooks frequently. They are not at all advanced (except maybe the Gefilte Fish Recipe - but it's worth it - YUM YUM!!). I have made about 70% of the recipes in this book, but there are some that I make on a weekly basis - the matzo/potato kugel is insanely good, and probably the best recipe. Also, the blintzes (simple recipe to make the crepe and filling - and really tasty - people think I'm a chef when I make this). I will now buy one for my mom, she's been begging to take it from me again!

Editorial Review:

A lavishly illustrated look at the history and traditions of Jewish cooking features 135 fully-illustrated recipes, as well as witty commentary by the former food editor of The New York Times.

Our Food: The Kosher Kitchen Updated

Anita Hirsch

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Excellent Recipies 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

the book explains tradition very well. Also has great alternatives to cooking non and low fat.

Kosher for Everybody: The Complete Guide to Understanding, Shopping, Cooking, and Eating the Kosher Way (Arthur Kurzweil Book)

Trudy Garfunkel

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You don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy the benefits of kosher food. In fact, of the millions of people who buy kosher products, only 8 0o so for religious reasons. In Kosher for Everybody, the ultimate guide to the ever growing world of kosher foods and services, you’ll find detailed information on

• The meaning of kosher and how to interpret the symbols used to identify kosher products
• Kosher meats and poultry
• Cooking kosher, including  more than fifty tasty, easy-to-prepare recipes, from appetizers and soups to main courses and desserts
• How to buy and prepare food that is healthy and kosher
• Kosher wines
• Buying Kosher products by mail
• Kosher foods for vegetarians and those who suffer from lactose intolerance or an allergy to milk products
• Where to find kosher hotels, resorts, camps, restaurants, supermarkets, and caterers in  the United States,  Canada, and worldwide
• Traveling kosher, including kosher cruises, kosher tours, and travel agents
• Kosher cooking classes
• Online resources for the kosher consumer
• And much more

From Generation To Generation: A Temple Emanu-El Cookbook, Birmingham, Alabama

Sherron Goldstein, Lynne Cohen

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Recipes can (and often are) timeless culinary messages 5 out of 5 stars.
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Recipes can (and often are) timeless culinary messages of family meal-time bonding as well as community-oriented celebatory traditions. From Generation To Generation is a perfect example of this. From Hot Artichoke Dip; Brandied Cranberries; and Honey Ritz Chicken; to Apricot Pound Cake; Ice Cream Strudel; and Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls, From Generation To Generation offers up recipes that would grace any table and satisfy any appetite!

Excellent Cookbook 5 out of 5 stars.
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Southerners just know how to cook! Within each community in the South, there are signature dishes specific to individuals and cherished by family and friends. In the newly released cookbook, FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION, the authors have gathered the signature recipes from members of Temple Emanu-El, in Birmingham, Alabama. Recipes range from "Grandma's Chicken Soup" to "Smoked Salmon and Dill Quesadillas" and all of the traditional Holiday and Passover dishes. The desserts are "to die for", including a cookie aptly named, "To Die For Cookies", "Molten Chocolate Cake", and "Grandma Bresler Brownies". Many of the recipes are named in honor of the Mother, Grandmother or Aunt, whose name was synonymous with the dish. These are the recipes of families, the recipes of sharing, the recipes of remembrance, and the recipes made with love. As a collector of "local cookbooks" from across the country, I found this hardback cookbook to be well researched and beautifully designed. I also found the recipes to be exceptional. Highly recommended!

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FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION, A Temple Emanu-El Cookbook, Birmingham, Alabama is a newly published 208 page hardbound cookbook containing over 250 well-loved family recipes as well as contemporary recipes for today's kitchen that are easy to prepare and are full of flavor. Included are architectural renderings of our historic Birmingham, Alabama building and treasured family photographs of congregational families then and now. Peppered with stories of foods and memories long past, FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION is a cookbook for all readers.

Jewish Cooking Secrets: From Here & Far

Congregation Beth Israel of the Monterey Peninsula

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These recipes are DO ABLE and they taste very good. 5 out of 5 stars.
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I bought this recipe book before Passover and I have enjoyed several recipes . The one that stands out in my mind and works real well as a side dish to any meal is the potato kugel. You can easily cut the recipe in half or double it to suit your needs. Everyone enjoyed it. You don't have to go to Israel or a speciality store to purchase the ingredients. The recipes are easy to make and they taste very good!

Editorial Review:

An arrangement of favorite Jewish dishes, customs and holidays.

Shabbat Shalom: Recipes and Menus for the Sabbath

Susan R. Friedland

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Shabbat Shalom 4 out of 5 stars.
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Great recipes that add some diversity to the shabbat. Provides some totally new but festive meals to my table. I highly recommend this book for an addition to your cookbook library.

New recipes for the day of rest 4 out of 5 stars.
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Susan Friedland is a cookbook editor at HarperCollins, so she knows a tad about recipe books and a lot about frying onions. She is also the author of The Passover Table. With humor, Friedland updates the Shabbat dinner menu from just brisket, matza balls, and roast chicken (which are included), and adds innovations like Spinach Soup; Sorrel Stuffed eggs; or Fish Cocktail-UNCLE Louie, which is a kosher version of Crab Louis; Chickpeas with Braised Codfish; Pears Poached in Red Wine; Duck in pomegranate and walnuts; and Vegetarian Cholents. I especially liked the Chicken and Macaroni dish from Brooklyn's Aleppo / Halab / Syrian-Jewish community, or better yet, the fattoush shabbat salad (cucumbers, garlic, mint, olive oil, and scallions); and the pot roast braised in vinegar. Oh, and did I mention that Freidland also includes a recipe for Gundi, the Iranian Jewish shabbat meatball soup.

Editorial Review:

Recently, more and more Jewish families and singles have embraced the meal and its ceremonies as an occasion to draw together to affirm their faith and renew their common ties. Shabbat Shalom features both classics, like brisket, kugels, and cholents, and contemporary dishes, like Chicken with Pomegranates and Walnuts and Curried Meatballs.

Florence Greenberg's Jewish Cookbook

Florence Greenberg

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Old Fashioned but Reliable 5 out of 5 stars.
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I got this book as a bride in England, 38 years ago, inexperienced in the kitchen, and a great lover of the traditional Jewish cooking I grew up with. This book is easy to use, recipes are easy to find and follow. Mine is paperback, falling apart, and I'm looking to buy another copy (...). It tells you everything you need to know from soup to nuts. My faithful chestnut stuffing recipe comes from this book as do many others.