I’ve been busy. Crazy busy. But now I’m very happy to emerge from my writing cave and share the news: My new book, The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen: A Fresh Take on Tradition (Sterling Epicure), will be released August 18! In fact, you can already pre-order it here.
I think you’re going to find this book refreshingly different. With a foreword by the incomparable Deborah Madison, and glorious photography by Staci Valentine, The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen is filled with stories, market and kitchen know-how, and 150 of my kind of recipe–intuitive, simple, and soul-satisfying–that showcase the global nature of Jewish cuisine, from the Middle East to Europe, California, and farther afield. From a fresh take on comfort foods to bold new dishes, here’s a little taste:
- Tunisian Lemon Rind Salad with Harissa
- Roasted Carrot and Sweet Potato Tzimmes
- Blistered Chicories with Tuna and Salsa Verde
- Duck and White Beans with Gribenes
- Roast Chicken with Tangerines, Green Olives, and Silan
- Apple, Pear, and Concord Grape Galette in Rye Pastry
- Lemon Zengoula: Iraqi Funnel Cakes
You’ll find traditional recipes perfect for today, like my Iraqi grandmother’s Kitchri–red lentils melted into rice and topped with garlic slow-cooked to sweetness–and new ideas, like four-ingredient Golden Borscht with Buttermilk and Fresh Ginger–a bowl of sunshine that is utterly modern, yet true to its Eastern European roots.
“Cultural Jewish cooking at its best!” — Ari Weinzweig, Zingerman’s founder
Why did I write a Jewish cookbook after all these years of writing and advocating for a seasonal, sustainable, and local food life? Because it turns out the two are exquisitely linked, and I can’t wait to show you all the delicious and surprising ways they are intertwined. (Hint: The ancient Hebrews were among the world’s early sustainable farmers.)
“You’ll never view Jewish food the same again!” — Sam Fromartz, author of “In Search of a Perfect Loaf” and “Organic, Inc.”
“… her approachable, unique recipes weave seamlessly into any kitchen …” — Sara Kate Gillingham, James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and co-founder of TheKitchn.com
Ready to dig in? For now, please head on over to Amazon or Barnes & Noble and order your copy of The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen. I’d be so grateful.
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