The Hadassah Jewish Holiday Cookbook: Traditional Recipes from Contemporary Kosher Kitchens [Hardcover]

Joan Schwartz Michel (Editor), Louis Wallach (Photographer), Claudia Roden (Contributor), Steven Raichlen (Contributor), Joan Nathan (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 26, 2008

Whether it’s a holiday, or Shabbat dinner, “What’s on the menu?” is on everybody’s mind. Ranging from the classic Ashkenazic Chicken Fricassee to the definitive Sephardic Chicken Marrakesh, The Hadassah Jewish Holiday Cookbook includes the best of the best traditional recipes from the celebrated cooks of Hadassah, the Jewish women’s volunteer organization. In a culinary celebration of tradition, history, dedication, and faith, the more than 250 holiday recipes from great cooks in America and Israel present traditional favorites as well as modern twists on classic dishes. Readers will find nostalgic must-haves—from chicken soup to borscht and kreplach to kishka—along with favorite dishes updated for modern palates. This feast for the eyes and tastebuds is accompanied by the splendid writing of award-winning Jewish authors who offer their historical insights, sage advice, personal reminiscences, and engaging commentaries. Contributor include Susan R. Friedland, Edda Servi Machlin, Joan Nathan, Steven Raichlen, Claudia Roden, and Rabbi Robert Sternberg. History, passion, and tradition—and love—are the essential ingredients to what may become the definitive guide to Jewish holiday cooking.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

A former senior editor at Hadassah Magazine, Joan Michel writes a regular food column for The New York Jewish Week. She’s worked on The Better Homes and Gardens series, “Good Home Cooking,” and the Time-Life series, “Great Meals in Minutes,” and numerous other cookbooks such as Cucina Hebraica, Good Enough to Eat, and The Woman’s Day Cookbook.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: Universe (February 26, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789399911
• ISBN-13: 978-0789399915
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 1.4 x 11.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #196,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #32 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Special Diet > Kosher

Customer Reviews

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hadassah Cookbook - Identical to 2002 Edition, June 19, 2008

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jschliss (Highland Park, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Hadassah Jewish Holiday Cookbook: Traditional Recipes from Contemporary Kosher Kitchens (Hardcover)

Although this is a great cookbook - it is identical to the 2002 Edition. The ONLY difference is the cover picture. Every other page is identical. I recommend this cookbook if you do not already own it!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite cookbooks, November 23, 2008

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Pegge K. Tennant (Harrisburg, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Hadassah Jewish Holiday Cookbook: Traditional Recipes from Contemporary Kosher Kitchens (Hardcover)

This cookbook will never reach your bookshelf. It will remain close by for reading, education, and cooking purposes. It is SO delightful, and each recipe I have tried has been delicious. Our favorites are Pineapple-Ricotta Kugel (to live for), Ukrainian Borscht (please try it, you'll like it), Crockpot Cholent (this shouldn't be legal, it is so good), Haroset from Suriname (no complaints from anyone on this - delicious), and Chicken Marrakesh (great for company - feeds 10-12).

All of the Hadassah cookbooks that you can get your hands on are worth having. There is a real community of people who love good food behind them. I have over 1,000 cookbooks in my collection, and this "Jewish Holiday Hadassah Cookbook is in the top 5 of all of them.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hadassah Jewish Holiday Cookbook, September 20, 2010

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This review is from: The Hadassah Jewish Holiday Cookbook: Traditional Recipes from Contemporary Kosher Kitchens (Hardcover)

One of the most beautiful and complete Jewish & Kosher cookbooks I ever seen. Since my first purchase, I have ordered several more as gifts for family and friends. This is a "must have" for any cookbook enthusiast!