The Complete American-Jewish Cookbook [Paperback]

Anne London (Author), Bertha Kahn Bishov (Author), Bertha Khan Bishov ov (Author)

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The last word in Jewish cookbooks. Provides easy-to-understand directions for the preparation of over 3,500 kitchen-tested, traditional recipes. Includes favorite recipes for Passover and Chanukah plus much more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 672 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins (January 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060915900
• ISBN-13: 978-0060915902
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #940,702 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely cannot do without it!, August 26, 2001

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Harry Eagelberg (Whitestone, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete American-Jewish Cookbook (Paperback)

I have had this book for about 48 years, in fact the original one has pages falling out. I had to buy another (with soft cover) about 15 years ago because the first one is very fragile. I bought this book for my daughter when she got married in 1980 and also for my youngest daughter when she married in 1983. Now my grandaughter, age 18, is starting college and wants the book, too. I understand it is out of print, and in that case, I will have to give her the soft cover one. This book is a basic cookbook which covers every situation, and it is especially good for new cooks because it explains very well. You don't even have to be kosher to use it, but it doesn't hurt. New jewish cookbooks come and go, but this is the one you really need and is a keeper!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Cookbook I've Ever Used, August 30, 2001

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Annabelle Horowitz (Elizabeth, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete American-Jewish Cookbook (Paperback)

I have approximately 20 cookbooks on my shelf, but when push comes to shove, this is my best source for almost anything I am looking for. I have been using it for 40 years, and am now looking to buy a "new" one, having gone through 2 already...as I said, I really use this book!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Some dated recipes, but a great reference book, September 3, 2002

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debvh (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete American-Jewish Cookbook (Paperback)

"The Complete American Jewish Cookbook" includes a mix of traditional Ashkenazic dishes and mid-20th-century American comfort food. There are many cookbooks that will provide updated versions of traditional foods and kosher versions of contemporary favorites. But how many of them also serve as good, basic references, covering everything from applesauce (multiple versions) to zucchini? My personal favorites include banana bread and baked macaroni and cheese. The Passover section is invaluable, and the chicken soup is sheer perfection!