The Jewish Princess Cookbook: Having Your Cake and Eating It . . . [Hardcover]

Georgie Tarn (Author), Tracey Fine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2008

Perfectly attuned to today's "Jewish Princess," this practical and delightful book delivers mouth-watering recipes laced with plenty of humor and a dash of chutzpah. Contrary to popular stereotypes, the Jewish Princess is simply a woman who knows how to make the most of herself and how to enjoy life to the fullest. She also knows that good food is a large part of that enjoyment. This guide features a host of fabulous traditional as well as nouveau Jewish dishes, all featuring quick preparation, allowing plenty of time for the rest of life's pleasures.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Ideal for women who enjoys life but not cooking but still want to nurture their families (Tarn and Fine's definition of the Jewish Princess), this attractive book offers quick, accessible recipes and kitchen tips. The flavors are global, with chicken curry alongside chicken schnitzel, though everything is kosher; Jewish classics (latkes, cholent, honey cake) appear throughout and star in a section on the ultimate Friday night dinner. The stream of tongue-in-cheek Jewish Princess jokes keeps things bubbly and encouraging for inexperienced cooks facing a brisket or springform pan for the first time. (May)
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"This attractive book offers quick, accessible recipes and kitchen tips. The flavors are global, though everything is kosher. Encouraging for inexperienced cooks facing a brisket . . . for the first time."  —Publishers Weekly

"This book . . . has personality, oodles of it."  —Jewish Renaissance

"Recipes that are non-time-consuming, have under ten ingredients, and that look impressive too . . . simple, nutritious, and snazzy."  —Jewish Book World

"A selection of easy and quick recipes . . . The lively style, vignettes, and commentary interspersed through the book make this a wonderful read."  —Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: McBooks Press (May 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590131614
• ISBN-13: 978-1590131619
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,055,047 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!, February 28, 2009

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This review is from: The Jewish Princess Cookbook: Having Your Cake and Eating It . . . (Hardcover)

I loved this book! It had alot of humor, along with easy recipes that don't call for all the strange ingredients most people don't already have in their cupboards. There are alot of recipes I will be trying out, since most all are kid-friendly. It also includes a chapter on simplifying Shabbat, more-or-less. This really is my new favorite cookbook, and I will be giving it as gifts! It is worth the money.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A confidently recommended addition to personal and community library ethnic and specialty cookbook collections, October 9, 2008

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This review is from: The Jewish Princess Cookbook: Having Your Cake and Eating It . . . (Hardcover)

For most people, the only thing they know about Jewish cuisine is the word 'kosher'. Co-written by Georgie Tarn and Tracey Fine, "The Jewish Princess Cookbook: Having Your Cake & Eating" offers a compendium of 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes that will clearly demonstrate the qualities of dishes suited for the Jewish dietary traditions, even as they satisfy any appetite and please even the most gourmet of palates. From Bloody Mary Borscht; Parsnip and Apple Soup; Ye Olde Steak Pie; and Cheater's Cheese Blintzes; to Shikerer's Tipple; Peanut Butter Cheesecake; Matzo Balls; Lockshen (noodle) Pudding; and Lemon Fish Cakes, "The Jewish Princess Cookbook" has dishes for any and all dining occasions. Of special note is 'A Word About Chicken Soup'. enhanced with a Yiddish/English Glossary and other bits of useful information, "The Jewish Princess Cookbook" is a confidently recommended addition to personal and community library ethnic and specialty cookbook collections.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This was a shower gift, July 9, 2009

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This review is from: The Jewish Princess Cookbook: Having Your Cake and Eating It . . . (Hardcover)

I could not attend the shower, so I don't know how the bride reacted to the book. However, it appeared to be a beautiful gift for the occasion and the recipes looked scrumptous. I would definitely buy this again for another lucky bride.