52 Shabbats
Friday Night Dinners Inspired by a Global Jewish Kitchen
Faith Kramer author Clara Rice illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:The Collective Book Studio
Published:14th Dec '21
£28.95
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AS SEEN IN THE NEW YORK TIMES
Foreword Reviews INDIES — Gold Winner in Cooking
PubWest Book Design Awards — Silver Winner in Cookbooks
“Gorgeous” —The Washington Post
Whether you are a longtime host of weekly Shabbat dinners or new to this global Jewish tradition, 52 Shabbats will spice up your Friday night in one way or another. This book offers a holistic scope of the Shabbat tradition for every reader, Jewish or otherwise. In it you’ll find:
- Over fifty primary recipes to anchor your menu
- More than twenty recipes for side dishes, accompaniments, and desserts
- Short essays that detail global foodways and histories
- Explanation of the Shabbat ritual
Faith Kramer outlines recipe pairings in a mix-and-match friendly format, incorporating easy substitutes throughout the cookbook to make Shabbat accessible for all lifestyles. From gefilte fish to challah, berbere lentils to cardamom cheesecakes, these seasonally organized recipes will never fail to inspire your weekly dinner menu.
MORE PRAISE FOR 52 SHABBATS:
"Imaginative" —Los Angeles Times
“For anyone who appreciates world flavors, history, and great techniques….A worthy companion to Joan Nathan’s King Solomon’s Table (2017).” —Booklist
“Educational and tantalizing” —Foreword Reviews
"[Faith Kramer's] inventive dishes are...packed with flavor." —Dianne Jacob, author of Will Write for Food
“Clear and approachable....Faith has included recipes that not only have you rethinking Shabbat but dinner year-round.” —Calvin Crosby, The King’s English Bookshop
[Kramer] explains Shabbat, kosher food and the Jewish communities around the world that inspired the recipes, many featuring the elaborate spices or spice blends that are typical of places like Ethiopia, India and Mexico. * The New York Times, Florence Fabricant *
Packed with flavor and history, this is sure to give home cooks of all persuasions a reason to celebrate. * Publishers Weekly *
An almost bewitching selection of mouth-watering recipes. * San Francisco Book Review *
52 Shabbats is an informative, treat-laden cookbook full of ideas for those who want to set their weekly holiday tables in style. * Foreword Reviews *
52 Shabbats offers a truly modern take on this age-old tradition. * Jewish Image *
Kramer ventures into new publishing territory with a wealth of information not just for Jews but also for anyone who appreciates world flavors, history, and great techniques. * Booklist *
This foodie-based read, along with its nuggets of history, also makes it a conversational tool for the weekly meal... Perhaps that’s just what is needed right now—a little creativity and forethought to make Shabbat dinners more interesting. After all, who couldn’t spice up their weekly routine? * Cleveland Jewish News *
Kramer’s recipes ensure that everyone will want an invitation to Shabbat dinner at your house! -- Emily Paster, food writer and cookbook author
A fascinating, mouthwatering journey of Jewish cuisine. -- Jamie Schler, award-winning food writer and author of Orange Appeal
Clear and approachable....Faith has included recipes that not only have you rethinking Shabbat but dinner year-round. -- Calvin Crosby, The King's English Bookshop
Kramer captures the particular culinary and convivial delights that come along with experiencing a Shabbat dinner, and expands those delights out to anyone open to sharing them. -- Leah Koenig, author of The Jewish Cookbook and Modern Jewish Cooking
- Commended for Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards (Cooking) 2021
ISBN: 9781951412180
Dimensions: 229mm x 178mm x 25mm
Weight: 771g
232 pages