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Cooking alla Giudia: A Celebration of the Jewish Food of Italy Hardcover – April 12, 2022

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Cooking alla Giudia is the ultimate tribute to the wonderfully rich, yet still largely unknown, culinary heritage of the Jews of Italy. From Roman deep-fried artichokes (carciofi alla giudia) to Venetian sarde in saor (sweet-and-sour sardines), Apulian orecchiette pasta, and Sicilian caponata, some of Italy’s best-known dishes are Jewish in origin. But little is known about the Jewish people in Italy and their culinary traditions. It was the Jews, for example, who taught Italians to eat the eggplant, and thus helped inspire the classic eggplant parmigiana and many other local specialties. With a collection of kosher recipes from all regions of Italy, including plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, author Benedetta Jasmine Guetta is on a mission to tell the story of how the Jews changed Italian food, to preserve these recipes, and to share with home cooks the extraordinary dishes prepared in the Jewish communities of Italy. Highlighted throughout the book are menus with regional Italian specialties, along with short, useful guides to the Italian cities with Jewish history. The book will show how to integrate the recipes into your everyday meals and holiday traditions as well.
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A note from Benedetta Jasmine Guetta

This book is a tribute to the wonderfully rich but still mostly unknown culinary heritage of the Jews of Italy. It will introduce you to the food I love to eat and cook—comforting, easy to prepare, and made in the style of an Italian mamma. It is food that calls for sharing with family and friends.

Orange and Olive Salad

Lamb Roast with Potatoes

Challah

Orange and Olive Salad

Arancio Accondito

Lamb Roast with Potatoes

Abbacchio e Patate

Challah

Hallah

Pumpkin Filled Tortelli

Goose Prosciutto and Salami

Poultry and Fish

Pumpkin Filled Tortelli

Tortelli Di Zucca

Goose Prosciutto and Salami

Prosciutto e Salame D'oca

Roasted Branzino with Salsa Verde

Branzino Al Forno con Salsa Verde

Chicken Meatballs with Celery

Kosher Pasta Amatriciana

My Family's Cholent

Chicken Meatballs with Celery in Tomato Sauce

Ngozzamoddi

Kosher Pasta Amatriciana

Bucatini All'Amatriciana Kasher

My Family's Cholent

Cholent Di Casa Mia

Passover Chocolate Mousse Cake

Sweet Half Moon Pie

Ricotta and Sour Cherry Crostata

Passover Chocolate Mousse Cake

Torta Di Mousse Al Cioccolato Per Pesach

Sweet Half Moon Pie

Mezzaluna Di Rosh Hashanah

Ricotta and Sour Cherry Crostata

Crostata Di Ricotta e Visciole

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“Guetta’s new cookbook proves why Jewish Italian food deserves to be better known. Cooking alla Giudia is a tribute to the rich culinary heritage that gave us Roman deep-fried artichokes, caponata, and more.
—Martha Stewart Living
 
“Guetta realized how few Italians knew how much Jews had influenced their beloved cuisine. To help them learn, she wrote [Cooking alla Giudia]. . . . While Roman-Jewish recipes have been well documented both in Italian and English, Guetta said that many lesser-known Jewish-Italian recipes were in danger of being lost.”
—The Forward

“Benedetta Jasmine Guetta shows us the ways Jewish and Italian cooking overlap historically, culturally, and—most important—deliciously. From antipasti to zuppa, she covers the canon of flavors, traditions, and dishes that make Italian Jewish food uniquely appealing.”
—Adeena Sussman, author of Sababa
 
“Cooking alla Giudia is an authoritative work on Italian Jewish cuisine that weaves together the complex history and narratives of Italy’s Jewish communities with the vibrant recipes that have had outsized influence in Italian food culture.”
—Katie Parla, New York Times bestselling cookbook author 

About the Author

Benedetta Jasmine Guetta is an Italian food writer and photographer. She was born in Milan, but she lives in Santa Monica, California. In 2009, she cofounded a website called Labna, the only Jewish/Kosher cooking blog in Italy, specializing in Italian and Jewish cuisine. Since then, she has been spreading the word about the marvels of Italian Jewish food in Italy and abroad, teaching the recipes of the cuisine to a growing number of people in cooking schools, synagogues, and community centers, among other institutions. Her work has been featured in numerous news outlets in Italy and abroad, including the Washington Post, Cosmopolitan, Elle à Table, Saveur, and Tablet. Guetta has previously coauthored two cookbooks in Italian; this is her first English-language cookbook.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Artisan (April 12, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1579659802
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1579659806
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 1.13 x 10.25 inches
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Benedetta Jasmine Guetta is an Italian food writer and photographer. She was born in Milan, but she lives in Santa Monica, California. In 2009, she cofounded a website called Labna, the only Jewish/Kosher cooking blog in Italy, specializing in Italian and Jewish cuisine. Since then, she has been spreading the word about the marvels of Italian Jewish food in Italy and abroad, teaching the recipes of the cuisine to a growing number of people in cooking schools, synagogues, and community centers, among other institutions. Her work has been featured in numerous news outlets in Italy and abroad, including the Washington Post, Cosmopolitan, Elle à Table, Saveur, and Tablet. Guetta has previously coauthored two cookbooks in Italian, and "Cooking Alla Giudia" is her first English-language cookbook.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, Functional and Gorgeous Cookbook!
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As someone who loves the art of cooking as well as reading and collecting cookbooks and exploring new recipes, I could not be happier with this beautiful volume. Ms. Guetta offers a luxurious and comprehensive guide to Italian Jewish regional and holiday cooking. Her writing flows with warmth and enthusiasm. She offers a loving view into the history of Jewish cooking in Italy as she shares her passion for her culture in her recipes. And the recipes...well, frankly, they are amazing, delicious and fun to prepare. They are easy to follow, not intimidating and absolutely delicious. I've made the Roasted Tomatoes, the Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins and the Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. I'd wanted to attach photos of the meal, but my family had already fallen upon the meal like a pack of starved wolves. I've also made the Passover Chocolate Mousse Cake (worth every minute it took to prepare) and the Amaretti (you will never buy the packaged ones again!). In over twenty years of collecting cookbooks, this book ranks among my top 5. The pictures are as beautiful as the food tastes. I love that she discusses how to choose and prepare certain ingredients (such as different fish, types of tomatoes) and that she offers options for possible substitution. Her recipes are accessible, and the book itself is so truly interesting and so much fun to read. I may need to buy a second copy as I have a feeling that this one will become well-worn and lovingly stained with use over time. In fact, this book will be my favorite present to give to those who I love. It is that good. I look forward to updating the review with pictures of recipes in the future...if the little wolves do not attack before I can snap a photo! Brava e Grazie Benedetta!!!
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Tony B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful aesthetically, culturally, and historically
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2022
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Fantastic work that offers historical and cultural insight into recipes, with breath-taking photos. A great book for both cooking and reading, which is rare to find in a cookbook! As well-balanced as the dishes!
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Balt teacher
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated Clear directions
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2022
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This ia a beautiful cookbook that is also an opportunity to learn some history. The recipes are clearly written and should be esdy to follow. The photograpy is excellent
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Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars Love how recipes are broken down by Holy Day
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2022
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Amazing new and fun recipes that are broken down by holiday. Takes the guess work out of what to make for each, with the quirks needed for all the holidays. I want to buy one for each household so we may coordinate holiday meals based on these menus! Incredible work.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely gorgeous book
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2022
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Absolutely incredible book! Beautiful recipes and images - you can tell the author truly put her heart and soul in researching and writing this book! There are so many recipes i just cannot wait to try!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing recipes and interesting history.
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2022
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What a fantastic cookbook.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is great!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
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I've already bought multiple copies and gifted them to friends and family. Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
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Wonderful book. Happy I found this.
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Svetlana Bleyzizen
5.0 out of 5 stars Un libro fantastico!
Reviewed in Italy on July 24, 2023
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E' da tempo che quasi non compro i libri cartacei a causa della mancanza dello spazio nella mia biblioteca, ma quando ho visto questo "scrigno dei tesori", non sono riuscita a resistere, e non avevo sbagliato. Questo libro è davvero favoloso. Non parliamo della qualità della stampa - è un piacere fisico tenerlo in mano (bello pesante!) e annusare il profumo della carta perfetta. Le foto - i veri e propri capolavori!
I contenuti pure sono una meraviglia: tantissime ricette golosissime, spiegate passo per passo, e tante, tante storie che le stanno dietro. Non so, cosa mi affascina e commuove di più: le ricette antiche o i racconti che le accompagnano.
E poi, la storia (anche se breve) delle comunità ebraiche sparse in tutta l'Italia...
Spero tanto che un giorno questo meraviglioso libro sarà pubblicato anche in italiano.
Insomma, ringrazio con tutto il cuore Benedetta Jasmine Guetta per questa esplosione di storia e di gusto, e aspetto le sue altre creazioni!
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ilaria
4.0 out of 5 stars If you are Italian, you’ll likely know most of the recipes
Reviewed in Germany on August 28, 2022
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It is a beautiful book, fascinating if you don’t know about Jews in Italy. Recipes are well described. Inspiring, especially if you are new to the Italian cuisine.
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ZANINI FRANCO
5.0 out of 5 stars Libro da consigliare assolutamente!
Reviewed in Italy on May 18, 2022
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Interessante la storia del popolo d'Israele nei suoi rapporti con la storia d'Italia e il parallelo con la cucina, golosissime ricette ben spiegate e inserite nel loro contesto storico e culturale, con molte illustrazioni professionali di grande utilità. Uno dei migliori libri di cucina della mia ricca collezione.
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Anna Weitzler
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Recipes and great history
Reviewed in Italy on October 10, 2022
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Really love this book, and great for any foodie into Italian cuisine.
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MARIO TORRE
5.0 out of 5 stars Recensione
Reviewed in Italy on May 20, 2022
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La parte storica culturale unita alle tradizioni dei cibi.
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