-All of the recipes can be made in a Kosher kitchen

- The recipes not only have anecdotes associated with them, but there is an index that is organized into sections - 100 year old Jewish Recipes, 30 to 57 year old recipes and the one new recipe.

-You can also easily find a great recipe by choosing from the index - organized into sections, including Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Main Dishes, Vegetables, Jello Molds, Sauces, Desserts and Punches.

-Often times the original recipe is given and then a healthy vegetarian version is suggested.

The thing about most cookbooks on the internet that prevent me from downloading them is that:

• They do not use Kosher ingredients
• You don't get the feel of the Jewish tradition in them, something so important to feeling good about managing our homes
• You can't pick and choose recipes individually by appetizer, main dish, and side dishes, something that is especially important in creating large menus for several day holidays
• Many of these recipes are not health conscious!

"The Jewish homemaker faces a unique and rewarding set of challenges. Not only must she tend to the physical well-being of her family, but also to its spiritual health! Her faith encourages large families but also requires a regular observance of Jewish holidays. Sometimes, meeting all these requirements can be a formidable task, but it is also a tremendous opportunity for growth and for doing good to her loved ones.

Shabbos takes place every week from sundown on Friday to the arrival of night on Saturday. This day of prayer and celebration places special responsibilities on the Jewish homemaker. She has the honor of lighting candles during the afternoon of the Friday before Shabbat begins, and she is in charge of preparing the three meals eaten in celebration of this occasion. Preparation for the Shabbat is the time to take out those Delicious Recipes and cook some heartwarming food!

Jewish custom requires every meal of the Shabbat to begin with two loaves of bread. The braided challah bread is ideal for the occasion and is used in most Jewish families. The Jewish homemaker also frequently prepares a meat or fish dish as a main course in each of the three Shabbos meals. A dairy-based dish might also be included in the lighter third meal, the Seudah Shlishit.

In the Jewish tradition, food is a means to spiritual health as well as physical health. (That's the whole point!)Kosher foods are made in accordance with Jewish laws that prohibit the combination of meat and dairy products in the meal. Furthermore, in preparing Kosher foods, one cannot use the same utensils for preparing meat and dairy dishes. Non-kosher foods are not permitted in the household if the family is observant.

According to halakha, or Jewish law, both birds and mammals are a part of the "meat" category, whereas fish are not; fish are classified as "pareve" and are distinct from either meat or dairy. The meat of animals such as the hare and pig is also prohibited, along with shellfish and scavenger fish. For a food to be classified as Kosher, it must pass inspection by a Rabbi and be confirmed to be in accord with halakha.

Keeping Kosher places an additional set of challenges upon the Jewish homemaker. But these limitations do not prevent the making of great foods that all will enjoy. Over thousands of years, Jewish cuisine has evolved a set of dishes which follow Kosher guidelines while exhibiting immense diversity and wonderful taste. (So even if you are new to keeping a Jewish home, your food doesn't have to give it away.)"