Cucina Ebraica

by Goldstein, Joyce Esersky; Silverman, Ellen

• ISBN13: 9780811819695
• ISBN10: 0811819698
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-08-01
• Publisher: Chronicle Books Llc

Summary

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. WithCucina 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 Ebraicais 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.

Author Biography

Joyce Goldstein is the acclaimed author of many award-winning cookbooks, including The Mediterranean Kitchen, Back to Square One, and Kitchen Conversations. Her culinary expertise shone at her famed Mediterranean-style restaurant Square One, and she is now a consultant to other restaurants on recipe development, menu planning, and chef training. A cooking instructor for more than two decades, Joyce Goldstein continues to teach at cooking schools across the country. She lives in San Francisco, California. Ellen Silverman is a New York-based still life photographer who specializes in food photography. Her work has appeared in several cookbooks and is regularly featured in many home and food magazines.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
The Jews in Italy
About the Recipes
The Kosher Laws and the Sabbath
The Jewish Holidays
Antipasti Appetizers	p. 22
Minestre Soups	p. 38
Pasta e Riso Pasta and Rice	p. 50
Verdure Vegetables	p. 76
Pesce Fish	p. 110
Pollame Poultry	p. 126
Carne Meat	p. 138
Salse Sauces	p. 160
Dolci Desserts	p. 170
Bibliography	p. 200
Index	p. 201
Table of Equivalents	p. 207
Acknowledgments	p. 208
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