This new illustrated edition of Evelyn Rose's classic book has been completely revised & updated by Evelyn's daughter Judi ensuring it continues to be the culinary bible of Jewish cuisine. Packed with mouth-watering ideas for both family meals & those special occasions when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen the book contains over 1000 fail-safe recipes for which the author is justly celebrated. Ideal for novices & experienced cooks alike the easy-to-follow recipes showcase the diversity of Jewish cooking which draws influences from Eastern Europe the Mediterranean & Middle East. From soups & starters to desserts breads & baking the recipes provide inspiration for everyday cooking as well as step-by step features on entertaining through the seasons. A guide to the major Jewish festivals such as Passover explains the 'why' & 'hows' of much-loved symbolic dishes as well as providing menu plans.