{"product_id":"the-art-of-jewish-cooking-isbn-9780553763553","title":"The Art of Jewish Cooking","description":"\u003cb\u003eA veteran genius of a cook shows you how to prepare the richest, most luscious meals your imagination or appetite could desire!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Jennie Grossinger was the celebrity whose zest for good Jewish food put Grossinger’s famous Catskill resort on the map, attracting more than 50,000 guests each year. She learned her traditional recipes in her mother’s kitchen; she was a firm believer in her mother’s maxim, “No one must ever go away hungry!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e All you need for good Jewish cooking are good ingredients and plenty of them! Whether familiar or exotic-sounding, all these enticing foods are easy to prepare with this delightful, rewarding cookbook.\u003cb\u003eJennie Grossinger\u003c\/b\u003e (1892–1972) was the celebrity whose zest for good Jewish food put Grossinger’s famous Catskill resort on the map, attracting more than 50,000 guests each year.APPETIZERS AND PARTY SNACKS\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Appetizers play an important part in a Jewish-style meal. They are intended to sharpen your appetite for the courses to follow, and most Jewish families like meals of several courses. Incidentally, many of the appetizers which follow are just about ideal for cocktail parties—bowls of chopped liver served with thinly sliced rye bread; pickled herring cut into small pieces; eggplant spread on pumpernickel. In the FISH section you will find a recipe that has become a great favorite as an appetizer: tiny balls of gefilte fish served with a horseradish dip. Bite-size knishes, blintzes or miniature strudels are popular, too. But above all, remember that appetizers are intended to pique or stimulate your appetite, not satisfy it.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Chopped Chicken Livers\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 1 pound chicken livers\u003cbr\u003e 4 tablespoons rendered chicken fat\u003cbr\u003e 2 onions, diced\u003cbr\u003e 3 hard-cooked egg yolks\u003cbr\u003e 1 teaspoon salt\u003cbr\u003e ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Wash the livers and remove any discolored spots. Drain.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Heat 2 tablespoons fat in a frying pan; brown the onions in it. Remove the onions. Cook the livers in the fat remaining in the skillet for 10 minutes. You can grind or chop the onions, livers and egg yolks, but be sure you have a smooth mixture. Add the salt, pepper and remaining fat. Mix and taste for seasoning.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Serve cold with crackers as a spread or on lettuce. Serves 6 as an appetizer or 12 as a spread.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Chopped Liver\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 1 pound calf’s, beef or chicken livers\u003cbr\u003e 2 onions\u003cbr\u003e 2 hard-cooked eggs\u003cbr\u003e 3 tablespoons rendered chicken fat\u003cbr\u003e 1 teaspoon salt\u003cbr\u003e ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Wash the liver and combine in a saucepan with 1 onion and water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook over low heat 10 minutes. Drain and discard the onion. Remove skin from liver.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Grind or chop the liver, eggs and remaining onion until smooth. Blend in the fat, salt and pepper. Taste for seasoning.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Serve on lettuce leaves. If you like, garnish with a little chicken fat on each portion. Serves 6 as an appetizer or 12 as a spread.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Vegetarian Chopped Liver\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 1 cup sliced onion\u003cbr\u003e 3 tablespoons butter\u003cbr\u003e 2 hard-cooked eggs\u003cbr\u003e 2 California sardines (in tomato sauce)\u003cbr\u003e ½ cup walnuts\u003cbr\u003e 1 teaspoon salt\u003cbr\u003e ¼ teaspoon pepper\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Cook the onion in the butter for 15 minutes. Place in a chopping bowl and add the eggs, sardines, walnuts, salt and pepper. Chop until very fine. Chill and serve on lettuce with rye bread. Serves 4 as an appetizer or 8 as a spread.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Dairy Liver\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 3 tablespoons salad oil\u003cbr\u003e 1½ pounds mushrooms, sliced\u003cbr\u003e ½ cup diced onion\u003cbr\u003e 1 hard-cooked egg\u003cbr\u003e 1½ teaspoons salt\u003cbr\u003e ¼ teaspoon pepper\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Heat the oil in a skillet. Cook the mushrooms and onion over medium heat for 10 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Chop the mushrooms, onion, egg, salt and pepper together until smooth. Chill. Serves 6 as an appetizer or 12 as a spread.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Eggplant Spread\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 1 medium eggplant\u003cbr\u003e 3 tablespoons minced onion\u003cbr\u003e 2 tablespoons salad or olive oil\u003cbr\u003e 4 tablespoons lemon juice\u003cbr\u003e 1½ teaspoons salt\u003cbr\u003e ¼ teaspoon pepper\u003cbr\u003e 1 teaspoon sugar\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Bake the eggplant in a 475° oven until skin turns dark brown. Cool and peel.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Chop the eggplant until very smooth. Stir in the onion, oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and sugar. Chill. Serve with dark bread and wedges of tomatoes. Serves 4–6.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Calf’s Brains Appetizer\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 1 tablespoon vinegar\u003cbr\u003e 2 cups water\u003cbr\u003e 2 teaspoons salt\u003cbr\u003e 2 calf’s brains\u003cbr\u003e ¾ cup chopped onions\u003cbr\u003e 3 tablespoons salad oil\u003cbr\u003e ¼ teaspoon pepper\u003cbr\u003e 3 tablespoons lemon juice\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Bring the vinegar, water and salt to a boil. Add the brains. Cover and cook over low heat 25 minutes. Drain and cool. Remove the membrane.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Chop the brains, onions, oil, pepper and lemon juice together. Taste for seasoning. Chill. Serves 6.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Chopped Eggs and Onions\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 8 hard-cooked eggs\u003cbr\u003e ¾ cup chopped onions\u003cbr\u003e 1 teaspoon salt\u003cbr\u003e ¼ teaspoon white pepper\u003cbr\u003e 3 tablespoons rendered chicken fat\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Chop the eggs and onions together until very fine. Blend in the salt, pepper and fat. Chill. Arrange on lettuce leaves. Serves 6 as an appetizer or 12 as a spread.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Chickpea “Hot Dogs”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 1 pound dried chickpeas\u003cbr\u003e 3 slices white bread, trimmed\u003cbr\u003e 2 eggs\u003cbr\u003e ½ teaspoon minced garlic\u003cbr\u003e ¼ teaspoon diced ground red peppers\u003cbr\u003e 1¼ teaspoons salt\u003cbr\u003e ¼ teaspoon pepper\u003cbr\u003e Fat for deep frying\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Wash the chickpeas and soak overnight in cold water. Drain.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Grind the peas and bread together. Mix in the eggs, garlic, red peppers, salt and pepper. Shape into finger-length rolls. Chill for 1 hour.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Heat the fat to 370° in a deep kettle and carefully drop the “hot dogs” into it. Fry until browned. Drain. Serve with mustard or hot chili sauce. Makes about 20.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Petcha\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 2 calf’s feet\u003cbr\u003e 2 onions\u003cbr\u003e 4 cloves garlic\u003cbr\u003e 3 quarts water\u003cbr\u003e 1 tablespoon salt\u003cbr\u003e ¾ teaspoon black pepper\u003cbr\u003e 4 hard-cooked eggs\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Have the feet chopped up. Pour boiling water over them and scrape with a sharp knife.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Combine the feet, onions, 2 cloves of garlic, the water, salt and pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook over low heat 3½ hours. Strain the soup. Cut the meat from the bones and divide among 2 or 3 pie plates. Put the remaining garlic through a press and mix it into the soup. Pour the soup into pie plates. Let it set for ½ hour, then slice the eggs and arrange in the pie plates. Sprinkle with black pepper and chill.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e You may serve 12, but if you really like it there’s only enough for 6.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Chopped Herring\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 6 fillets of salt herring\u003cbr\u003e 3 tablespoons chopped onion\u003cbr\u003e ½ cup chopped apple\u003cbr\u003e 2 hard-cooked eggs\u003cbr\u003e 3 tablespoons cider vinegar\u003cbr\u003e 2 slices white bread, trimmed\u003cbr\u003e 1 teaspoon sugar\u003cbr\u003e 2 tablespoons salad oil\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Soak the herring in water to cover overnight. Change the water twice. Drain.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Chop the onion, apple, eggs and herring together. Pour the vinegar over the bread and add to the herring with the sugar and oil. Chop until very smooth. Taste for seasoning, adding more vinegar if needed. Chill.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Serves 8 as an appetizer or as many as 24 as a spread.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Jennie’s Herring Salad\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 4 fillets of salt herring\u003cbr\u003e 4 scallions\u003cbr\u003e 6 radishes\u003cbr\u003e 2 tomatoes\u003cbr\u003e 2 green peppers\u003cbr\u003e 1 cup shredded lettuce\u003cbr\u003e ¼ cup cider vinegar\u003cbr\u003e 3 tablespoons salad oil\u003cbr\u003e 1 teaspoon sugar\u003cbr\u003e ¼ teaspoon paprika\u003cbr\u003e ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Cut the herring into half-inch pieces. Slice the scallions and radishes, cut the tomatoes into quarters or eighths and dice the peppers. Toss these ingredients together with the lettuce, vinegar, oil, sugar, paprika and pepper. Chill and serve as an appetizer. 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