With beautiful photographs, both modern and archival, this cookbook presents the history, little-known culinary heritage and food traditions of the over two-thousand-year-old Yemenite Jewish community, as well as the changes that followed immigration to Israel in the 1950's. Notable is the strong impact of Yemenite cuisine on today s Israeli food scene. A chapter on the indispensable Yemenite larder is followed by three sections devoted to everyday recipes and recipes for foods that traditionally accompany life-cycle events and holidays. These are prefaced by descriptions of the many colourful customs central to the celebrations, Yemenite cooks personal stories, tips and above all, their deep desire to preserve their beloved food heritage. The book concludes with informative appendices and an extensive bibliography.

A collection of authentic Yemeni recipes, twists on classic favorites, and Yemeni interpretations of Middle Eastern cuisine.If we are to preserve culture we must continue to create it - Johan HuizingaMy style of Yemeni cooking is a reflection of most immigrant and refugee families around the world. Although I have never been to Yemen, a big part of my identity is Yemeni. I speak Yemeni at home with my family, cook and eat Yemeni food, and maintain Yemeni traditions. Although I am neither a professional chef nor food expert, I believe that documenting our Yemeni-influenced home cooking is critical to preserving our culture.In college, I started writing down my favorite recipes that I've perfected over the years. My mom would laminate those recipes for me and keep them in the kitchen for easy access. I fantasized about making a cook book for years but the pressure to make it absolutely perfect turned me off. Eight years later, in 2018, I decided I would just go for it. And here we are - bringing Yemeni inspiration to your sifra (dining table). As with all cuisines, we have classics, but cooking methods change as cultures mix, new ingredients become available, and people develop different palates.There are basics you picked up from your mom that you just don't mess with.Then there are influences from other countries in your region, which you incorporate into your recipes, cooking with a (insert your country or culture) twist. The haters will say: "but, that's not traditional blah blah blah".And finally there are dishes you make when you are craving something delicious from a restaurant you've tried.Sifratna includes all of the above - and no, I don't use the word "fusion".

A Library Journal Best Cookbook of the Year IACP Award Finalist “SHUK shouts ‘Cook me!” from every vibrant page.” —Boston Globe “Fascinating. . . . This energetic and exciting volume serves as an edifying deep dive into Israeli food market culture and cuisine.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review With Shuk, home cooks everywhere can now inhale the fragrances and taste the flavors of the vivacious culinary mash-up that is today’s Israel. The book takes you deeper into this trending cuisine, through the combined expertise of the authors, chef Einat Admony of Balaboosta and food writer Janna Gur. Admony’s long-simmered stews, herb-dominant rice pilafs, toasted-nut-studded grain salads, and of course loads of vegetable dishes—from snappy, fresh, and raw to roasted every way you can think of—will open your eyes and your palate to the complex nuances of Jewish food and culture. The book also includes authoritative primers on the well-loved pillars of the cuisine, including chopped salad, hummus, tabboulehs, rich and inventive shakshukas, and even hand-rolled couscous with festive partners such as tangy quick pickles, rich pepper compotes, and deeply flavored condiments. Through gorgeous photo essays of nine celebrated shuks, you’ll feel the vibrancy and centrality of the local markets, which are so much more than simply shopping venues—they’re the beating heart of the country. With more than 140 recipes, Shuk presents Jewish dishes with roots in Persia, Yemen, Libya, the Balkans, the Levant, and all the regions that contribute to the evolving food scene in Israel. The ingredients are familiar, but the combinations and techniques are surprising. With Shuk in your kitchen, you’ll soon be cooking with the warmth and passion of an Israeli, creating the treasures of this multicultural table in your own home.

Einat Admony is a 21st-century balaboosta (Yiddish for “perfect housewife”).She’s a mother and wife, but also a chef busy running three bustling New York City restaurants. Her debut cookbook features 140 of the recipes she cooks for the people she loves—her children, her husband, and the many friends she regularly entertains. Here, Einat’s mixed Israeli heritage (Yemenite, Persian) seamlessly blends with the fresh, sophisticated Mediterranean palate she honed while working in some of New York City’s most beloved kitchens. The result is a melting pot of meals for every need and occasion: exotic and exciting dinner-party dishes (harissa-spiced Moroccan fish, beet gnocchi), meals just for kids (chicken schnitzel, root veggie chips), healthy options (butternut squash and saffron soup, quinoa salad with preserved lemon and chickpeas), satisfying comfort food (creamy, cheesy potatoes, spicy chili), and so much more.

The James Beard Award-winning chef and co-owner of Philadelphia's Zahav restaurant reinterprets the glorious cuisine of Israel for American home kitchens.

Gathers traditional recipes representative of the exotic yet naturally healthful cuisine of the Jews of Yemen, including recipes for salads, fruits and vegetables, poultry, lamb, veal, beef, fish, bread, and desserts

Featuring the finest in Jewish home cookery, a delectable assortment of traditional and nontraditional dishes includes nearly six hundred recipes representing all aspects of Jewish culture, including tempting dishes for holiday celebrations, regional specialties, old family favorites, and innovative new renditions of classics. Simultaneous.