Cucina Ebraica: Flavors of the Italian Jewish Kitchen

by Joyce Goldstein, Ellen Silverman (Photographer)

For over 5,000 years, Jewish families have lived in Italy. The cuisine that developed in their households is a remarkable melange of kosher traditions and the distinctive flavors of Italy, the Middle East, and Spain. For the first time, this wonderfully rich, little-known culinary heritage is given the attention it has long deserved. With Cucina Ebraica , celebrated chef Joyce Goldstein offers a substantive collection of superb (and completely kosher) Italian Jewish dishes, as well as a compelling and important culinary history. Exploring the ancient intertwining of two venerable food traditions, we discover that many Italian dishes have Jewish roots. Familiar and yet entirely new, this is a robust and delicious new side of a beloved region's cuisine. Filled with painterly photographs that evoke the richness of the Italian Jewish heritage, Cucina Ebraica is a mouthwatering collection of distinguished recipes, a reference on an extraordinary tradition, and an invitation to unexpected joys and secrets about both Italian and Jewish cookery.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Jewish, Food, Italian Literature, Judaica

208 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1998

Reviews

[Vaelkyrja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easily in the Top 5 BEST cookbooks I have ever owned. Want a perfect béchamel sauce, every single time? How about a quick weeknight dinner that's better than going out? Ever heard of walnut salsa? You didn't know it existed, but now you'll smother it on anything.

Cooking through this book was interesting (a bit of history on every page), delicious (seriously, every recipe is mouthwatering), and like a Cooking Class Intensive all packaged in a delightfully photographed, easy-to-follow format. Get ye to your bookmonger and purchase this. You will not regret it.

[Rebecca Huston · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favourite cookbooks, and kosher to boot. Full of delicious recipes, menus and mouthwatering photographs. Not to mention, the recipes are very delicious and very good, and easy enough for anyone to try.

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[Lynda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not quite what I expected. I liked it though. Just not as much as her other books.