Jewish Cooking for All Seasons: Fresh, Flavorful Recipes for Holidays and Every Day by Laura Frankel
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I’m not Jewish, but I was fascinated by the premise of this book. I like it…mostly. There’s much to like with recipes such as Leek and Onion Tart, Herb Roasted Chicken with Quinoa-Mushroom Pilaf (the pilaf can be used with many dishes or even as a light dish on its own!), Amaretti, Wild Mushroom Soup, Boeuf Bourguignon and more. While some recipes may be more complex, the instructions are clear and easy to follow.
On the other hand, there are NO photos in this book. I may not have to have a photo for every recipe, but in this day and age, it seems a bit ridiculous not to have ANY photos. I’m much more likely to try something completely new and outside my comfort zone if I have an idea of what it should look like when I’m done. Here you’re left with just the one photo on the cover, and it’s of a simple salad.
As I said, there are some great recipes in this book, and it would be great for people trying to eat kosher, yet wanting great food at the same time. If lots of great photos are your thing, you’ll want to keep looking.
I received a copy of this book from Agate Publishing for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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