The World of Jewish Entertaining: Recipes for the Sabbath and Family Celebrations - Hardcover

Marks, Gil

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0684847884 ISBN 13: 9780684847887

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 1998

Synopsis

A rabbi, gourmet chef, and Jewish historian rolled into one presents readers with not only a delicious selection of both traditional and more inventive kosher recipes, but also information on the historical and religious context of each dish. 20,000 first printing.

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Review:

The World of Jewish Entertaining is author and chef Rabbi Gil Marks's companion book to The World of Jewish Cooking. He explains that from the time Abraham and Sarah entertained passing strangers in their simple tent, hospitality has been a significant aspect of Jewish life. For generations, Jewish parents have taught their children how to create a traditional home, passing down many lifetimes of accumulated wisdom along with their family recipes. But as the world changes, Jewish entertaining changes too. Marks pitches his book at modern Jews who want to add exciting new dishes to their traditional menus. He also offers a practical guide to serving elegant meals, whether for a large crowd or an intimate gathering. Among the suggested meals are traditional Rosh Hashanah dinners, Sukkah parties, Ashkenazic and Sephardic Seders, and a Sabbath Meze. Recipes include Hamantaschen--small pastries filled with poppy seeds-- Shawarmas and Kefta Kebabs.

About the Author:

Gil Marks, a chef, rabbi, writer, and historian, is a leading expert in the field of Jewish cookery. He is the author of The World of Jewish Cooking and two plays, and is the founding editor of Kosher Gourmet magazine. Marks lectures frequently on Jewish cooking, including at The Culinary Institute of America, DeGustibus at Macy's, and at the Kosher Cooking School at New York's Ninety-second Street Y. He lives in New York City.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0684847884
• ISBN 13: 9780684847887
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 416