Thursday, August 17, 2023

Jewish Comfort Food

Modern Jewish Comfort Food

by Shannon Sarva

Countryman Press, 2022. 215 pages. Nonfiction, Cookbook

A satisfying collection of Jewish comfort food with classic dishes and modern variations. Comfort food varies from person to person, family to family, region to region. As the author of Modern Jewish Baker and editor of The Nosher, Shannon Sarna has always wanted to tell the story of the Jewish people through food and continues to do so here in her latest book. Modern Jewish Comfort Food showcases recipes and variations that have shaped Jewish cuisine from around the world--including immigration waves from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, New York City, and beyond. Sarna shares many traditional dishes, and then provides exciting variations that will bring heartwarming comfort to the home kitchen. Her Basic Tomato & Pepper Shakshuka is cleverly interpreted into a deep-dish pizza; Classic Potato Latkes invite vegetable-focused variations such as Beet & Carrot and Summer Corn Zucchini; and a multitude of dumplings reflect the range of the Jewish diaspora. Sweets include two kinds of Israeli-Style Yeasted Rugelach, Funfetti Macaroons, and more-ready to complete the holiday dessert table. Modern Jewish Comfort Food will inspire home cooks to connect to Jewish foodways and explore the history of this diverse cuisine


Who loves comfort food? Everyone loves comfort food! If you're looking for some new recipes that are sure to make your stomach smile, this is the book for you. This book is filled beautiful pictures and easy to follow instructions on how to make Sarva's recipes yourself. You'll also enjoy the history behind the dishes as well




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