A Year of Jewish Cooking: Recipes We Can’t Live Without
Overview:
A Year of Jewish Cooking is a collection celebrating the rich culinary traditions of Jewish cooking, primarily focusing on Ashkenazi classics. The book features a mix of beloved traditional recipes and innovative new dishes developed specifically for this volume.
Notable Features:
- Robust Recipe Selection: The book boasts over 450 recipes, offering both classic dishes (like challah, cholent, and brisket) and new creations, such as roasted apple cake.
- Collaborative Development: The recipes were chosen through a rigorous process where the authors—Goldberg and Eskin—carefully selected favorites, emphasizing those that resonate personally within their families.
- Tradition Meets Innovation: Along with established favorites, the book introduces unique recipes like chocolate challah pudding and passionfruit semifreddo, appealing to both new cooks and seasoned chefs.
Personal Stories:
Goldberg and Eskin share how the passing of recipes through generations allows for the formation of new family traditions—something they aim to inspire readers to do with their own family recipes.
Looking Ahead:
The authors express a desire for the continuation of the MMCC mission, encouraging readers to document their culinary heritage. Despite suggesting that A Year of Jewish Cooking might be their last, there are hints of future projects on the horizon.
Availability:
The book is currently available for purchase through Simon & Schuster.
For a deep dive into the world of Jewish cooking and to explore recipes that may become a staple in your kitchen, A Year of Jewish Cooking is a fantastic resource.
