I was "the bride who knew nothing" . . . And now I love sharing the joy of kosher cooking with people like me: Busy parents who want to make real food for real families in a snap, and people who want to entertain without slaving in the kitchen, knowing their dishes will always elicit oohs and aahs. Our Sabbath and holiday meals are warm, fun, and flowing with food, family, and tons of guests. Do the math: two weekly Shabbos meals + 26 holiday banquets = 130 feasts per year, not to mention feeding my hungry family every other day of the week. That plus a full-time job should qualify me as some kind of expert in fast, fresh family dinners! Here in Joy of Kosher I share more than 100 of my absolute best recipes and give each a creative twist: Dress It Up—add some bling for your party table—or Dress It Down and lure your picky eaters to meals they'll beg for again and again. That's more than 200 recipes! A few of my faves: Crystal Clear Chicken Soup with Julienned Vegetables and Angel Hair (Dress It Down: Chicken Noodle Alphabet Soup) Garlic Honey Brisket (Dress It Down: Honey Brisket Pita Pockets) Miso-Glazed Salmon (Dress It Up: Avocado-Stuffed Miso-Glazed Salmon) Butternut Squash Mac 'n' Cheese (Dress It Down: Mac 'n' Cheese Muffin Cups) Gooey Chocolate Cherry Cake (Dress It Up: Red Wine Chocolate Cherry Heart Cake) And talk about challah! I give you ten yummy variations, including Sun-Dried Tomato, Garlic, and Herb Braided Challah; Blueberry Apple Challah Rolls; Sea-Salted Soft Challah Pretzel Rolls; and Gooey Pecan Challah Sticky Buns. All that, plus gorgeous photos, wine pairings, time-savers, and my guide to sane, no-jitters holiday menus. I hope you love this book as much as I loved writing it for you!

BS"DRenee Chernin writes about cooking and life on her popular website, TheKosherChannel.com, and publishes cookbooks for the Jewish holidays. Her "Cooking for the King" series is designed for women of all ages and backgrounds. In addition to amazing recipes with helpful and healthful tips, there are stories of Jewish history, dignified heroines, and glimpses of Renee's rich Sephardic heritage flavored with a splash of Southern elegance--in humor, warmth and good taste.Chanukah is the perfect time to serve fun and festive meals. From Restaurant Style Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, to Bubbly Beer Bread, to Fish Cakes with Comeback Sauce, "Cooking for the King" offers prepare ahead directions so that you can cut down on last minute cooking and enjoy friends and family. Renee's goal is to bring her readers recipes that are simple and adaptable with ingredients that are easy to find, and are, of course-delicious! This will be your annual go-to book with eight different latke recipes, a dozen fish and dairy entrées and delicious desserts like Portuguese Orange Olive Oil Cake and Churros with Chocolate Sauce. To balance out heavier but traditional holiday foods, there are ideas for dinner salads, hearty soups and lighten up options.Based on the success of "Cooking for the King," the Rosh Hashanah Edition, you are sure to enjoy every aspect of this beautifully designed Chanukah Edition.Approbations:"In her home is found the crossroads of, elegance, hospitality, and sanctity. This book is not the result of her work, but rather of her being. Now the public has the opportunity to benefit from what is clearly an expression of her soul." Rabbi Ilan D. Feldman, Congregation Beth Jacob, Atlanta"Her recipes have been tried and tested and her Torah insights have the capacity to transform food preparation from a mundane activity to the service of heart and soul." Rebbetzin Feige Twerski, Congregation Beth Yehudah, Milwaukee"Renee Chernin's cooking demos are spiritual as well as culinary experiences. Her recipes are interesting to read, easy to follow, and delicious to eat." Sara Yoheved Rigler, Author and international lecturer

In this 8th volume in the celebrated Kosher by Design series, Susie Fishbein shares her top kitchen secrets! Featuring: ***120 exciting new recipes ***Over 400 full-color photographs ***Over 350 pages ***Ten step-by-step pictorial coaching sections ***Susie s Playbook of food and budget stretching tips In this exciting new cookbook, Susie reveals: ***Your most essential kitchen equipment *** How to reincarnate your left overs ***How to make can t-miss side dishes ***How to skin and pin-bone fish *** What you should know about meat and poultry *** How to prep fresh herbs *** Plating and garnishing oh so simple! *** Why you need only three culinary knives

Festive desserts and snacks for Passover, Purim, and more: “Great recipes, tons of practical information . . . and picture-perfect photographs.” —Susie Fishbein, author of Kosher by Design Paula Shoyer offers a thoroughly modern approach to Jewish holiday baking that includes both contemporary and traditional recipes, including 45 that have been skillfully adapted for Passover. Even less-observant Jews will enjoy celebrating the holidays with these innovative and delectable desserts, including an exquisite Raspberry and Rose Macaron Cake—plus dozens of low-sugar, gluten-free, and nut-free treats to enjoy all year. This comprehensive collection of delicious, fail-proof baked goods, both dairy and parve, revolutionizes holiday desserts for the High Holy Days, Shavuot, Purim, Sukkot, Chanukah, and Passover. Praise for The Kosher Baker “Outstanding . . . a can’t-miss collection.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)