Jewish Cooking Jewish Cooks

It's a lot more than just chicken soup and matzo balls! Jewish life and tradition revolve around food"“so this collection of delicious, tried-and-true recipes from around the world comes accompanied by stories and superb photos that capture the warmth and atmosphere of Jewish kitchens. From the simplest to the most celebrated dishes, all are founded on ancient laws that stretch beyond countries and continents and belong to a thriving, contemporary food culture. Here are potato pancakes, chopped liver, gefilte fish, roast brisket with sauerkraut, Hungarian goulash, schnitzels of veal or chicken, and lots of cakes and strudels to top it off.