Customer Reviews

California Kosher: Contemporary and Traditional Jewish Cuisine

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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.

This is an excellent cookbook for anyone. I got mine as a wedding gift and use it more than any other cookbook. I find tehrecipes easy to make. The book is also easy to follow for keeping Kosher. They tell you what is Dairy, Meat, or Parve. Forgotten cookies are always a huge hit!

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 . . .

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"!

I love the main dish recipes - especially the Brisket in Foil - it's always a hit. The chicken recipes are terrific. I have had mixed successes with the kugels, especially those made with spinach.

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!

The cream cheese cake always gets raves! The chicken recipes are great. I love it so much that I'm giving it as a gift.

I bought this book as a present for a friend and ended up buying myself a copy, too. It's absolutel wonderful -- I recently made the sweet and sour cucumbers for a potluck picnic, and they were a hit!

I bought this when I first got married and needed to combine my California upbringing with my husband's desire for a Kosher household. I have a few other Kosher cookbooks but they are simply collecting dust. In the meantime, California Kosher has been used, marked up, highlighed and very very much appreciated! My oldest daughter has requested a copy for herself....actually she threatened to just take my copy when she leaves home.....so I am planning on buying a copy for each of my children.

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.