The Bottom Line
If you are going to buy only one kosher cookbook, let it be Susie Fishbein's Kosher by Design. Clearly written, triple-tested, and beautifully illustrated recipes that are perfect for holidays and every day meals. The only problem with the book is that there are so many great recipes, it is hard to decide what to make!
Pros
- Perfect collection of clearly written, triple-tested, beautifully illustrated, delicious recipes
- Helpful food preparation tips and original food presentation ideas
- Descriptions of Jewish holidays
- Suggested menus for every holiday and a special Passover recipe index
- Laminated cover and concealed-wire binding
Cons
- hmmm...maybe the book could have offered more holiday menu ideas
Description
- Over 250 delicious recipes and over 100 beautiful photographs.
- Tip on food preparation, table decorations and floral arrangement ideas.
- Advice on achieving relaxed, gracious ambiance
- Holiday descriptions, customs, menus and wine suggestions
- User-friendly Passover recipe index
- Laminated hardcover with concealed-wire binding
Guide Review - Kosher by Design: Picture-Perfect Food for the Holidays & Every Day
Susie Fishbein's cookbook, Kosher by Design, is my favorite kosher cookbook. Cooking is one thing, and presenting the food in an aesthetic manner is another. This book is a guide to doing both beautifully together.
Why just make challah when you can make challah napkin rings? Why just poach salmon when you can champagne-poach salmon?
Tired of making the same chicken every week? Try Fishbein's Sun-Dried Tomato and Garlic-Crusted Chicken or Maple-Glazed Turkey Roast. The book's recipes are easy to make, but the finished dishes look like you really invested.
And if the great kosher recipe selection isn't enough, the book includes information about and menu suggestions for Jewish holidays. The special Passover recipe index is especially user-friendly and helpful.
Fishbein's tips on food presentation, table decorations, floral arrangements and entertaining make the book a value for all hosts, kosher and non-kosher alike.
According to the book's publisher, Artscroll.com, Kosher by Design became an international bestseller in less than two weeks, primarily visa vie word-of-mouth sales.
In sum, this cookbook has it all. If you want a cookbook with a generous selection of tried and tested, holiday and everyday, traditional but modern, easy but elegant, kosher recipes, as well as a cookbook that also offers Jewish holiday menus, kosher wine information, and tips on food preparation and presentation, then buy this book today.
Why just make challah when you can make challah napkin rings? Why just poach salmon when you can champagne-poach salmon?
Tired of making the same chicken every week? Try Fishbein's Sun-Dried Tomato and Garlic-Crusted Chicken or Maple-Glazed Turkey Roast. The book's recipes are easy to make, but the finished dishes look like you really invested.
And if the great kosher recipe selection isn't enough, the book includes information about and menu suggestions for Jewish holidays. The special Passover recipe index is especially user-friendly and helpful.
Fishbein's tips on food presentation, table decorations, floral arrangements and entertaining make the book a value for all hosts, kosher and non-kosher alike.
According to the book's publisher, Artscroll.com, Kosher by Design became an international bestseller in less than two weeks, primarily visa vie word-of-mouth sales.
In sum, this cookbook has it all. If you want a cookbook with a generous selection of tried and tested, holiday and everyday, traditional but modern, easy but elegant, kosher recipes, as well as a cookbook that also offers Jewish holiday menus, kosher wine information, and tips on food preparation and presentation, then buy this book today.
