{"product_id":"zahav-home-cooking-for-friends-family","title":"Zahav Home: Cooking for Friends \u0026 Family","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. . .Culinary novices will especially appreciate the vivid photographs included with many of the recipes, the encouraging and friendly tone the authors employ, and recipes that repurpose leftover bits and pieces from fridge and pantry that often end up in the trash can (see, for instance, the watermelon-rind pickles). \u003cstrong\u003eVERDICT\u003c\/strong\u003e Home cooks will think they have struck culinary gold with this passionate guide to the bright, bold flavors of Israel. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Charles, Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In the follow-up to their 2016 James Beard Award-winning \u003cem\u003eZahav\u003c\/em\u003e, chef Solomonov and his business partner Cook (together they have a string of restaurants in Philadelphia) mine the melting pot of Israel for the 70-year-old country's classic meals. Dishes are examined with quasi-Talmudic love...[and] temptingly presented. Whether cracking a joke about hummus (\"After almost 1,000 years, people are pretty much okay with where hummus is at. It doesn't need to be deconstructed\") or offering thorough guidance for crafting pita dough, this duo strikes a heartwarming, enthusiastic tone. Expect this offering to be as successful as \u003cem\u003eZahav\u003c\/em\u003e.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review) on Israeli Soul\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Solomonov's food is the genuine cooking that you find all over Israel . . . cooking that bursts with freshly ground spices and complex flavors, from char-edged kebabs to tahini-rich sauces, chewy grains, fresh herbs and rainbows of vegetable salatim, or small cold salads that are the vivid starting point of every meal.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times on Zahav\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The pervasive feeling is one of warmth and commensality and celebration, family-style platters rather than perfect platings, a paean to off-the-cuff pleasures and raucous gatherings.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEater on Zahav\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Fantastic...\u003cem\u003eZahav \u003c\/em\u003eis a first-rate restaurant book, a thorough exploration of a country's cuisine, and an epic primer on the many uses of tahini. Any student of Middle Eastern food would be wise to add it to their bookshelf.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEpicurious.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An irresistible invitation to enjoy the legendary soul food of Israel.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage on Israeli Soul\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward-winning chefs and bestselling authors of the James Beard Award-winning \u003ci\u003eZahav, \u003c\/i\u003eMichael Solomonov and Steven Cook invite you to cook the way they do at home, with 125 new recipes for simple, achievable, and family-friendly meals.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince opening Zahav (the beloved, award-winning, and critically acclaimed restaurant in Philadelphia that serves a powerfully flavorful menu inspired by modern Israeli cuisine) fifteen years ago, co-owners chef Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook have learned at least two things: cooking at home isn't anything like cooking at the restaurant, and, how to bring Zahav's signature ideas to the home kitchen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs busy fathers, Mike and Steve have also learned that thinking ahead is key. Their secret: a strategically stocked pantry. Then it's nothing, for example, to slather amba from a jar onto a spatchcocked chicken for an almost-instant roast chicken dinner, or to cook a leg of lamb coated with harissa (also from a jar!) in one pot--on a school night! When they make soups, with all the intense flavors they use at the restaurant, they make a lot of soup, always thinking of the freezer and those busy nights when there's no time to cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven more than \u003ci\u003eZahav\u003c\/i\u003e, their trailblazing first book, \u003ci\u003eZahav Home\u003c\/i\u003e is a truly intimate Middle Eastern cookbook--an invitation right into Mike's and Steve's home kitchens, with recipes tried and tested by them and their families. The 125 all-new recipes in this book include robust salads, abundant vegetables, hearty soups, easy lunches, and simple recipes for weeknight meals that taste as if they took hours to make. There are Sunday dinners, unforgettable desserts, and more, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTehina Caesar Salad with Gutsy Croutons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatzo Ball Soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSesame Chicken with Matbucha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Labneh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheet pan Kebabs: Yemenite, Kofte \u0026amp; Merguez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHummus from the Pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate-Glazed Salmon Fillets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby Apple Cakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePistachio Sticky Buns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find features throughout titled \"Making\" that visually break recipes down into easy step-by-step, as well as \"Method,\" highlighting a foundational recipe, technique, or tip for flavorful cooking that can be used flexibly in countless dishes, like Schug, Garlic Confit, and some Hard-Cooked Egg Wisdom. Colorful and full of flavor, vitality, and warmth, \u003ci\u003eZahav Home\u003c\/i\u003e is a treasure and worth its weight in gold (the meaning of Zahav!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/01\/2024 pg. 106 (EAN 9780358697367, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/01\/2024 pg. 14 (EAN 9780358697367, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eSolomonov, Michael\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Solomonov \u003c\/strong\u003eis the multiple James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef behind Zahav, which won the 2019 James Beard Outstanding Restaurant award and was named an \"essential\" restaurant by \u003cem\u003eEater\u003c\/em\u003e. He is the coauthor of four cookbooks: the James Beard Award-winning \u003cem\u003eZahav\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFederal Donuts\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIsraeli Soul\u003c\/em\u003e, and the forthcoming \u003cem\u003eZahav Home\u003c\/em\u003e. He and business partner Steven Cook are the co-owners of the nationally beloved, trailblazing Philadelphia hospitality group, CookNSolo, responsible for hit restaurants celebrating the vibrant cuisine of Israeli: Dizengoff, Federal Donuts, Goldie, K'Far Café, Laser Wolf, Lilah, and Zahav.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eCook, Steven\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Cook\u003c\/strong\u003e is the coauthor of four cookbooks: the James Beard Award-winning \u003cem\u003eZahav\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFederal Donuts\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIsraeli Soul\u003c\/em\u003e, and the forthcoming \u003cem\u003eZahav Home\u003c\/em\u003e. He and chef Michael Solomonov are the co-owners of the nationally beloved trailblazing Philadelphia hospitality group, CookNSolo, responsible for hit restaurants celebrating Israeli cuisine: Dizengoff, Federal Donuts, Goldie, K'Far Café, Laser Wolf, Lilah, and Zahav.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Solomonov, Michael\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvest Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024-09-10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|Jewish \u0026amp; Kosher|Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|Mediterranean|Cooking|Individual Chefs \u0026amp; Restaurants|Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|Middle Eastern|Cooking|Methods|Quick \u0026amp; Easy|Cooking|Courses \u0026amp; Dishes|Soups \u0026amp; Stews|Cooking|Specific Ingredients|Herbs, Spices, Condiments|Cooking|Entertaining|General|Cooking|Seasonal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Cookbooks|Cooking, Israeli\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.2 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780358697367\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780358697367\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harvest Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154494619926,"sku":"SP-9780358697367","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9780358697367_spiral.png?v=1774947281","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/zahav-home-cooking-for-friends-family","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}