Low in fat and cholesterol, poultry has become the meat of choice for millions of health-conscious Americans. Now, the award-winning author of Faye Levy's International Jewish Cookbook presents over 300 mouth-watering vegetable recipes from all over the world.

Gathers recipes for a variety of vegetables, from asparagus, beets, and carrots, to peas, turnips, and zucchini

Preparing a Passover seder for twenty? Or a Purim feast for six? Or making a kosher meal to impress the in-laws? Whether it’s grand-scale celebrating or a cozy simple at-home meal, cooking traditional Jewish fare is one of life’s great joys. Yet preparing all those favorites you grew up with—like challah, hamantaschen, a roast leg of lamb drizzled in herbs—delicious enough to please a roomful of hungry guests as well as fulfill holiday expectations can be pretty intimidating. Yet it doesn’t have to be. With Jewish Cooking For Dummies, you’ll discover the fabulous combinations of tastes and ingredients essential to Jewish cuisine, the significance of certain foods (such as honey and carrots), the ins and outs of keeping kosher, how to shop and select foods, and, most of all, how a rich and ancient heritage is kept alive miraculously at every meal. Plus, you’ll see how simple and thoroughly engrossing mastering Jewish cooking can be. This down-to-earth guide shows you how to: Stock your pantry and where to shop—including surprising sources of kosher food Select spices, herbs, and condiments—including bottled salsa, Israeli style Become acquainted with the beans, pastas and grains, vegetables, dairy foods, and meats used in traditional recipes Maximize your efficiency when cleaning, slicing, and preparing vegetables Not only will you explore the roots of Jewish cuisine, you’ll get a handle on the difference between the Ashkenazic and Sephardic cultures (and how the egg noodle and pita bread are just one glorious manifestation of their varying cuisines!). And with over 100 recipes to choose from, you’ll experience the rich and delicious world of the Jewish dining table, holiday by holiday: Rosh Hashanah—including Cinnamon Carrot Coins and Sweet Beet Salad with Orange Hanukkah—including Spicy Vegetable Latkes and Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce Passover—including My Mother’s Fluffy Matzo Balls, Garlic Roast Lamb with Potatoes, and Easy Almond Macaroons With over 100 delicious recipes, plus sixteen pages of color photos, a summary cheatsheet of need-to-know info, black-and-white how-to illustrations, and humorous cartoons, Jewish Cooking For Dummies lets you experience the warmth and wisdom of the Jewish table.

A nationally syndicated columnist for "Los Angeles Times Syndicate" brings the casserole up to date with fresh ingredients and ethnic flavors. "The New Casserole" is filled with easy-to-prepare, delicious one-dish meals that evolved from both the recipes we grew up with and traditional casseroles from around the world. Illustrations.

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Make traditional Jewish baked goods at home Baking is an integral part of Jewish culture and traditions. Whether you're making challah for Shabbat, macaroons for Passover, or babka for family brunch, The Essential Jewish Baking Cookbook helps you capture the essence of traditional Jewish baking in your own kitchen. It's filled with 50 classic recipes—ones you might remember your bubbe or mom whipping up—with clear instructions to help you make them successfully every time. Inside this Jewish cookbook for home bakers, you'll find: Your favorite baked goods—From bagels and bialys to rugelach, kugel, and more, you'll discover a variety of sweet and savory recipes that are perfect for everyday baking and holidays alike. An intro to Jewish baking—Gain the knowledge and confidence you need to get started, with guidance on kosher baking, plus essential techniques, tools, and ingredients. Beginner-friendly recipes—Each recipe includes easy-to-follow directions and uses basic ingredients to ensure you get it right, even if you've never tried your hand at Jewish baking before. Discover the joy of Jewish baking with The Essential Jewish Baking Cookbook.

Katie Chin's Global Family Cookbook lets you travel the world from your kitchen! Professional chef, TV personality and working mom of three kids, Katie Chin shows you how easy it is to prepare new and exciting meals from many cultures. Discover comfort food from around the world, and add some international flair to your dinner table. In addition to providing simple recipes for every meal and occasion, Katie includes sidebars explaining how her recipes can be adapted for vegetarians, vegans and those with food allergies--and how to add fresh new flavors to kids' lunches. From "meatless Mondays" to "taco Tuesdays," the recipes in this book include something for everyone! Bring the unforgettable flavors of the world to your table through 170 recipes including: Seven Global Go-To Sauces Mexican Chimichurri Chicken Burgers Thai Curry Meatball Subs Cuban Fish Tacos with Citrus Mango Slaw Easy Pad Thai Noodles Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza Crispy Korean Chicken Sliders And so much more! This cookbook also provides great ideas for celebrating cultures through food: Chinese New Year's Dinner--featuring TV personality Jeannie Mai (The Real) and with recipes provided by her mom, Mama Mai Greek Easter Dinner--with recipes provided by TV personality and lifestyle expert Debbie Matenopoulos (The Home & Family Show) Cinco de Mayo Celebrations--with recipes provided by cookbook author and celebrity chef Jeffrey Saad Hanukkah Dinner--with recipes provided by Faye Levy, a prolific cookbook author and lead cooking columnist for the Jerusalem Post Katie learned to cook alongside her mother, and it's now an experience she loves to share with her daughter. She hopes to inspire other families to have fun in the kitchen together with these recipes everyone will love!

AS SEEN IN THE NEW YORK TIMES Foreword Reviews INDIES — Gold Winner in Cooking PubWest Book Design Awards — Silver Winner in Cookbooks “Gorgeous” —The Washington Post Whether you are a longtime host of weekly Shabbat dinners or new to this global Jewish tradition, 52 Shabbats will spice up your Friday night in one way or another. This book offers a holistic scope of the Shabbat tradition for every reader, Jewish or otherwise. In it you’ll find: Over fifty primary recipes to anchor your menu More than twenty recipes for side dishes, accompaniments, and desserts Short essays that detail global foodways and histories Explanation of the Shabbat ritual Faith Kramer outlines recipe pairings in a mix-and-match friendly format, incorporating easy substitutes throughout the cookbook to make Shabbat accessible for all lifestyles. From gefilte fish to challah, berbere lentils to cardamom cheesecakes, these seasonally organized recipes will never fail to inspire your weekly dinner menu. MORE PRAISE FOR 52 SHABBATS: "Imaginative" —Los Angeles Times “For anyone who appreciates world flavors, history, and great techniques….A worthy companion to Joan Nathan’s King Solomon’s Table (2017).” —Booklist “Educational and tantalizing” —Foreword Reviews "[Faith Kramer's] inventive dishes are...packed with flavor." —Dianne Jacob, author of Will Write for Food “Clear and approachable....Faith has included recipes that not only have you rethinking Shabbat but dinner year-round.” —Calvin Crosby, The King’s English Bookshop