Jewish Holiday Feasts (Hardcover)

~ Jeannette Ferrary (Author), (Author), Coco Masuda (Illustrator) "LESHANA TOVA TIKOSEVU-May you be inscribed for a good year-is the familiar greeting of Rosh Hashanah, the high holy days that begin the Jewish new..." (more)
Key Phrases: bake until golden brown, Rosh Hashanah

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"Don't do anything too weird," a cook advised the authors as they began this book. "Nobody wants to be eating experiments, especially on the High Holy Days." In deference to these wise words, Louise Fiszer and Jeannette Ferrary created Jewish Holiday Feasts, a collection of 39 recipes organized by holiday, all in the finest taste. A combination of the traditional with the spice of the new, these recipes are in good health as well as good faith. Each chapter opens with a history of and/or a brief anecdote about the holidays. From Classic Potato Latkes and Sweet Potato Kugel to Honey and Cumin-Glazed Cornish Hens and Stuffed Pitas, the recipes are as sure to please grandparents in rocking chairs as grandchildren surfing the Web.

Almost too pretty to bring into the kitchen, nearly every other page is graced with snippets of art from artist Coco Masuda. These lively drawings bring greater bursts of color to the menus within. This book is perfect for anyone who would like to add healthy eating to their celebration of the holidays. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Description

Now sporting a fresh new cover, Jewish Holiday Feasts serves up delectable, easy-to-prepare dishes for memorable holiday celebrations. Hanukkah treats of Potato Latkes, Golden Challah Bread for the Sabbath, Braised Apples and Red Cabbage with Wine perfect for Rosh Hashanah, irresistible Passover Biscotti, two Hamentashen variations to please both kids and adults, and for Succoth, sublime Baked Figs with Honeyed Yogurt are just some of the great recipes in this charming and timeless cookbook. The tastes and traditions of the Jewish holidays combine with fresh, healthy, seasonal ingredients in a popular collection of inspired favorites that friends and family will cherish throughout the year.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 72 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (July 7, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811850455
• ISBN-13: 978-0811850452
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 6.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,150,424 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious and delightful, April 9, 2007

By	H. Grove "owling6683" (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I'm no expert on Jewish cooking, so I can't speak to the authenticity of the recipes in this cookbook. I can, however, judge it the same way I would any other cookbook: on the food it produces, the accuracy of its directions, and the quality of its design and layout.

"Jewish Holiday Feasts" is organized by occasion, starting in the Autumn with Rosh Hashanah, and includes 3-6 recipes for each feast. Whether you're looking for Pita Stuffed with Eggplant Salad and Feta Cheese (it's rare that I find an eggplant recipe that I enjoy this much), Latkes (potato, zucchini, fresh salmon, cauliflower and carrot, or sweet cottage cheese), Sweet-Potato Kugel, Walnut and Dried Cherry Rugelach, or a Cold Beet and Cucumber Soup, you'll find a wonderful recipe for it here. We particularly enjoyed the Asparagus and Herbed Cheese Strudel.

Each section includes a few words about the holiday itself and the foods served, as well as the purpose of those foods or what they represent. This is an enjoyable way to sample Jewish foods for those unfamiliar with them. The pages are small and well laid-out; it's easy to keep track of where you are in a recipe and what you're looking at. The directions are brief and simple, and we found no mistakes in any of the recipes we made.

I highly recommend this cookbook, particularly to anyone who enjoys sampling new foods and isn't overly familiar with Jewish holiday fare.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice, October 21, 2005

By	Jennifer A. Wickes "Food Writer" - See all my reviews

An adorable cookbook filled with sweet and savory dishes to celebrate all Jewish Holiday Feasts: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Succoth, Hanukkah, Purim, Pesach, Shavuoth, as well as Foods for the Sabbats.

Both Louise Feszer and Jeannette Ferrary are food writers and the co-authors of six books. On of their creations, Sweet Onions and Sour Cherries, was nominated for the Julia Child Cookbook Award by the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Both reside in the San Francisco Bay Area.

With a few colorful illustrations, Feszer and Ferrary take us on a Jewish culinary adventure with tasty traditional recipes like Golden Challah Bread, Walnut and Dried Cherry Rugelach, and Classic Potato Latkes, as well as some lesser-known dishes, like Spiced Pear and Almond Cake, Passover Biscotti and Coucous With Saffron and Vegetables. These recipes take us on a culinary journey in celebration of Jewish cuisine.

A wonderful book to celebrate the Jewish holidays with your family and friends!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Recipes For New Traditions, September 22, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Jewish Holiday Feasts (The Artful Kitchen Collection) (Hardcover)

I used two of the recipes from this book for Rosh HaShanah dinner -- honey-cumin glazed chicken and couscous with saffron and vegetables. They were easy to make and well received. If you're looking for ways to make your own traditions and you have an adventurous streak in the kitchen, this book would be a good addition to your cookbook library. It also would make a great gift, especially for Hanukah.