The Essential Jewish Cookbook

“Marcia takes the reader on a delightfully intuitive and enlightening journey into Jewish food. I am not only ready to start cooking my way through every single chapter but am completely drawn to the fascinating snippets of Jewish and culinary history and the heartwarming insights into the origin of so many traditions we take for granted.” –Lisa Goldberg, Cookbook Author and Chief Pot Stirrer of the Monday Morning Cooking Club“Marcia Freidman’s The Essential Jewish Cookbook got my attention because of her excellent adaptation of recipes and her concise explanation of how each region’s culture and foods influenced Jewish cooking. It is exciting how she connects Jewish food with the history and culture of the Jewish Diaspora through the centuries. Plus, the recipes are terrific and interesting.” –Maxine Rapoport, Cookbook Author“This cookbook speaks directly to my Jewish heart, bringing me right back to my grandmother’s table. Now, I cook Sunday night dinner with my family and have become a committed, healthy home cook myself. Marcia’s recipes have become part of our weekly tradition that I look forward to sharing on Instagram. This is a cookbook for everyone, from my vegetarian husband to the home cook looking to explore Jewish culture and cuisine. Marcia has captured the essence of Jewish traditions, making them approachable and friendly for anyone who loves to cook. It’s a book you’ll return to again and again.” –Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Member of Congress, @cleancookingcongresswoman

MARCIA FRIEDMAN is the author of Meatballs and Matzah Balls: Recipes and Reflections from a Jewish and Italian Life and serves on the Advisory Council of The Jewish Food Experience. A writer, editor, photographer, and recipe developer, she loves taking storied recipes and making them the best they can be.