Notes about Recipes in this book

• Jewish caponata (Caponata alla Giudea)

  • BigOrangeTiger on January 01, 2024

    Really delicious.

• Ashkenazi split pea soup (Erbsensuppe)

  • ricki on February 02, 2021

    Excellent, layered flavor.

  • BigOrangeTiger on December 02, 2023

    Excellent soup - really simple yet with an incredible depth of flavour.

• Hungarian noodles with cabbage (Kaposztas koczka)

  • jungliemonkey on February 01, 2021

    This was quite strange (to my palate!), but tasty. Will definitely try again.

• Spinach and ricotta ravioli with basil and walnut pesto (Ravioli di spinaci e ricotta con pesto)

  • jungliemonkey on February 01, 2021

    This was quite fiddly, but the end result was great. It would be easier with a pasta roller (or if I'd remembered to lightly flour my work surface!). I ended up with quite a bit more filling than pasta, so maybe adjust amounts one way or the other.

• Couscous with seven vegetables (Kesksou bil khodra)

  • Tealismyname on February 07, 2022

    Really REALLY didn't like this. Was basically just boiled veg.

  • ricki on November 16, 2024

    Very satisfying. My spices were fresh, and I increased the turmeric. It needs harissa added at the table to taste, but I didn't find it lacking in flavor. I would like a bit more broth, though. Substituted some veggies: added celery, yellow bell pepper, cabbage wedges but no winter squash or fennel.

• Venetian polenta pie (Polenta pasticciata)

  • jungliemonkey on March 13, 2021

    I've made this a couple of times now and it is very tasty... However, there is a typo: you need to stir your polenta for 4-5mins, not 40-45! You need some patience, but not *that* much!

• Stuffed aubergines (Melitzannes papoutsakia)

  • ricki on December 01, 2021

    This was really good. Used aged Comté for the cheese.

• Courgette, tomato and feta gratin (Kalavasutcho)

  • Jacqi on March 04, 2018

    This was easy to make and a nice weekday side. I only needed about half of the courgette for the quantity of tomato and topping

  • Tealismyname on July 03, 2023

    Topping was yummy but I have no idea why you would steam the courgette. It was a watery mess. Really not appealing.

• Baked eggs in spicy tomato sauce (Huevos kon tomates)

  • London_Mummy on January 31, 2026

    I was concerned that this might taste bland compared to the usual shakshuka recipe, but it was a tasty, quick & easy brunch.

• Little courgette and spring onion omelettes (Ejjeh kusa)

  • London_Mummy on February 25, 2026

    This recipe fitted with exactly what I had in the house, when too busy at work to go to the shop. It is like a Spanish tortilla but the courgette & particular spices are different. I made one big omelette to save time, but several little ones would look more attractive.

• Aubergine and white cheese fritada (Fritada de berenjena)

  • Jacqi on February 16, 2018

    This was surpisingly delicious given the simplicity of ingredients and method. Next time I would reduce my oven temp as it was cooked outside and soft inside although that might be because of the high amount of eggplant. Will definitely make it again. This was much nicer straight out of the oven, not tge greatest cold dish.

• Eat Your Books by Jenny Hartin

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