A Taste of Tradition Review

Posted by Juanita Avenue on Sunday, April 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)You won't find any gourmet or exotic recipes here, but what you will find are solid recipes which make good-tasting food from simple ingredients. Whatever I have tried so far has been easy to make and turned out delicious. I have not tried most of the desserts, though there are a lot here -- a few of those do seem more labor-intensive.

The book is divided into the following chapters:
Salads & Dressings
Soups & then some
Fish
Meat & Poultry
Side dishes & Cooked salads
Potatoes & more potatoes
Dairy Delights
Cakes, cookies & more
Desserts & drinks
Fresh fruity ideas

This book has a truly "heimishe" feel. The photography is a bit amatuerish, and the recipe titles generally unimaginative. Part of what I usually love about a cookbook is the excitement it generates via great photos and good writing, and in that capacity this cookbook is pretty lacking. But it makes up for that with consistently reliable recipes, which are really a cookbook's best asset.

I am a very experienced cook and I still enjoyed the simplicity of the recipes. For anyone needing new, yet not complicated, ideas for Passover (or gluten-free anytime), this is a worthwhile book.

My only major complaint is the index. Whether they were saving space or just plain lazy, the recipes are indexed by recipe title only. What this means is "Thick Yellow Vegetable Soup" does not appear under S for Soup, nor V for Vegetable, but rather under T for Thick. "Fluffy Strawberry Ice Cream" is under (you guessed it) F for Fluffy. I find this practice unprofessional and highly annoying.

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Product Description:
"Why is this cookbook different from all other cookbooks?" Because it contains only wheat-free recipes--perfect for those who do not eat "gebrochs" on Pesach! If Pesach cooking intimidates, bores, or overwhelms you, this beautiful cookbook will revitalize your culinary experience. With full-color photos and mouth-watering recipes for everything from soup to fish to chicken to dessert, this cookbook offers every cook a wide range of options and contains step-by-step instructions for more intricate recipes. Feast your eyes on the delightful recipes, and treat your family to a Pesach feast that they will truly remember! A very valuable tool for those with wheat/gluten allergies, as well.