Little Book of Jewish Appetizers: (Jewish Cookbook, Hannukah Gift)

I just love this book! Just like Leah Koenig's other book "Modern Jewish Cooking" , she again manages to create amazing, mouthwatering recipes that don't require expensive or hard to find ingredients. Each ingredient can be easily found at any bigger supermarket, even outside the US. I mention this, because living in Germany, I often find it hard to buy certain ingredients required in other cookbooks. No such worries with this book! Another forte of this book is the way she explains the preparation for each dish. With Leah Koenig, you can be always be sure you'll get all the information you need explained in detail. This makes even the more complicated recipes easy to follow. Lastly, I'd like to mention that I really enjoyed the focus on appetizers. I happened to have friends over just a few days after receiving the book, so I instantly gave some of the recipes a try. Everyone just loved it! Mrs. Koenig also gives helpful advice on how to combine different dishes with each other and what to serve on which occasion. All in all, this is just a perfect cookbook. I highly recommend it!

A couple recipes we have tried- we have tried the vegan liver pate. It is made with kidney beans. No liver is used in this recipe. My family loves it. The sweet potato hummus is delicious. Made it for the holidays and it disappeared very quickly. Many recipes for those who don’t or can’t eat dairy- the main reason I bought it. It is a great cookbook for the non Jewish. Many great recipes.

I prepared three appetizers last week for shabbat dinner: the muharrama, meatballs, and eggplant carpaccio. All were a big hit, and a 15 yr old who eats nothing and is spice-adverse said they were the best meatballs he had ever had, which surprised me given the harissa in the recipe. I had my doubts when I was burning foil wrapped eggplants, as directed) on my stove, but the results were worth it. I found the recipes, even those for dishes similar to thinks I had made before, were well thought out and had insights into ingredient or techniques that made them worth trying.

Nice little cookbook with lots of kosher appetizers.

Nice grouping particularly for vegans or vegetarians. ALAS! NO recipe for REAL chopped chicken liver. Oy! A smartly photographed and organized tiny recipe book. Try it...you'll like it!

what a delightful book. I have cooked near all the recipes in this book and i really enjoy them. From fried artichoke hearts to the more exotic butternut bichak, or you must make the rye crackers, all taste great. I make several different things for our friday Sabbat and the paring ideas are very helpful. Can't wait for the next "little " book

I loved both this book and Modern Jewish Cooking by the same author. The recipes are very creative and refreshing twists on Jewish classics. Some are a little more time-consuming than others but they turn out beautifully. The appetizers or canapes in this book are good for hosting!

Book in perfect condition. Exactly as described. Arrived quickly. A+

Charming little book, real gem

Bought as gift. Loved by recipient.

I needed ideas for snacks and nibbles. This really doesn't have much to offer and I was very disappointed with the options.