Jew-Ish

The New York Times–bestselling cookbook of fresh takes on classic Jewish recipes from a chef who is “the creative, youthful future of Jewish food” (Joan Nathan, James Beard Award-winning author of King Solomon’s Table).

When you think of Jewish food, a few classics come to mind: chicken soup with matzo balls, challah, maybe a babka if you’re feeling adventurous. But as food writer and nice Jewish boy Jake Cohen demonstrates in his debut cookbook, Jewish food can be so much more. In Jew-ish, Jake reinvents the food of his Ashkenazi heritage and draws inspiration from his husband’s Persian-Iraqi traditions to offer recipes that are modern, fresh, and enticing for a whole new generation.

Imagine the components of an everything bagel wrapped into a flaky galette latkes dyed vibrant yellow with saffron for a Persian spin on the potato pancake, best-ever hybrid desserts like Macaroon Brownies and Pumpkin Spice Babka! Jew-ish features elevated, yet approachable classics along with innovative creations, such as:

• Jake’s Perfect Challah
• Roasted Tomato Brisket
• Short Rib Cholent
• Iraqi Beet Kubbeh Soup
• Cacio e Pepe Rugelach
• Sabich Bagel Sandwiches
• Matzo Tiramisu.

Jew-ish is a celebration of a rich and vibrant history, a love story of blending cultures, and an invitation to gather around the table and create new memories with family, friends, and loved ones.

“Jake''s recipes are memorable, packed with flavor, and filled with joy.” —Michael Solomonov, chef and co-owner of Zahav

“Jew-ish is packed with the kind of bright flavors that will make any meal a party.” —Molly Yeh, Food Network host of Girl Meets Farm and author of Sweet Farm

“A rambunctiously uplifting book, vibrantly full of warmth, joy, and deliciousness.” —Nigella Lawson, award-winning author of Nigella Bites