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52 Shabbats
Friday Night Dinners Inspired by a Global Jewish Kitchen
By Faith Kramer
Photographs by Clara Rice
Published by The Collective Book Studio
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
Table of Contents
About The Book
AS SEEN IN THE NEW YORK TIMES
Foreword Reviews INDIES — Gold Winner in Cooking
PubWest Book Design Awards — Silver Winner in Cookbooks
“Gorgeous” —The Washington Post
Whether you are a longtime host of weekly Shabbat dinners or new to this global Jewish tradition, 52 Shabbats will spice up your Friday night in one way or another. This book offers a holistic scope of the Shabbat tradition for every reader, Jewish or otherwise. In it you’ll find:
Faith Kramer outlines recipe pairings in a mix-and-match friendly format, incorporating easy substitutes throughout the cookbook to make Shabbat accessible for all lifestyles. From gefilte fish to challah, berbere lentils to cardamom cheesecakes, these seasonally organized recipes will never fail to inspire your weekly dinner menu.
MORE PRAISE FOR 52 SHABBATS:
"Imaginative" —Los Angeles Times
“For anyone who appreciates world flavors, history, and great techniques….A worthy companion to Joan Nathan’s King Solomon’s Table (2017).” —Booklist
“Educational and tantalizing” —Foreword Reviews
"[Faith Kramer's] inventive dishes are...packed with flavor." —Dianne Jacob, author of Will Write for Food
“Clear and approachable....Faith has included recipes that not only have you rethinking Shabbat but dinner year-round.” —Calvin Crosby, The King’s English Bookshop
Foreword Reviews INDIES — Gold Winner in Cooking
PubWest Book Design Awards — Silver Winner in Cookbooks
“Gorgeous” —The Washington Post
Whether you are a longtime host of weekly Shabbat dinners or new to this global Jewish tradition, 52 Shabbats will spice up your Friday night in one way or another. This book offers a holistic scope of the Shabbat tradition for every reader, Jewish or otherwise. In it you’ll find:
- Over fifty primary recipes to anchor your menu
- More than twenty recipes for side dishes, accompaniments, and desserts
- Short essays that detail global foodways and histories
- Explanation of the Shabbat ritual
Faith Kramer outlines recipe pairings in a mix-and-match friendly format, incorporating easy substitutes throughout the cookbook to make Shabbat accessible for all lifestyles. From gefilte fish to challah, berbere lentils to cardamom cheesecakes, these seasonally organized recipes will never fail to inspire your weekly dinner menu.
MORE PRAISE FOR 52 SHABBATS:
"Imaginative" —Los Angeles Times
“For anyone who appreciates world flavors, history, and great techniques….A worthy companion to Joan Nathan’s King Solomon’s Table (2017).” —Booklist
“Educational and tantalizing” —Foreword Reviews
"[Faith Kramer's] inventive dishes are...packed with flavor." —Dianne Jacob, author of Will Write for Food
“Clear and approachable....Faith has included recipes that not only have you rethinking Shabbat but dinner year-round.” —Calvin Crosby, The King’s English Bookshop
Product Details
- Publisher: The Collective Book Studio (December 14, 2021)
- Length: 256 pages
- ISBN13: 9781951412265
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Raves and Reviews
[Kramer] explains Shabbat, kosher food and the Jewish communities around the world that inspired the recipes, many featuring the elaborate spices or spice blends that are typical of places like Ethiopia, India and Mexico.
– The New York Times, Florence Fabricant
Packed with flavor and history, this is sure to give home cooks of all persuasions a reason to celebrate.
– Publishers Weekly
An almost bewitching selection of mouth-watering recipes.
– San Francisco Book Review
52 Shabbats is an informative, treat-laden cookbook full of ideas for those who want to set their weekly holiday tables in style.
– Foreword Reviews
52 Shabbats offers a truly modern take on this age-old tradition.
– Jewish Image
Kramer ventures into new publishing territory with a wealth of information not just for Jews but also for anyone who appreciates world flavors, history, and great techniques.
– Booklist
This foodie-based read, along with its nuggets of history, also makes it a conversational tool for the weekly meal... Perhaps that’s just what is needed right now—a little creativity and forethought to make Shabbat dinners more interesting. After all, who couldn’t spice up their weekly routine?
– Cleveland Jewish News
Kramer’s recipes ensure that everyone will want an invitation to Shabbat dinner at your house!
– Emily Paster, food writer and cookbook author
A fascinating, mouthwatering journey of Jewish cuisine.
– Jamie Schler, award-winning food writer and author of Orange Appeal
Clear and approachable....Faith has included recipes that not only have you rethinking Shabbat but dinner year-round.
– Calvin Crosby, The King's English Bookshop
Kramer captures the particular culinary and convivial delights that come along with experiencing a Shabbat dinner, and expands those delights out to anyone open to sharing them.
– Leah Koenig, author of The Jewish Cookbook and Modern Jewish Cooking
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