New York Times bestselling cookbook author Adeena Sussman offers a simple approach to Israeli-inspired home cooking with thoughtful, satisfying recipes ideal for every day
For Adeena Sussman, the kitchen is an island of calm: A place where she can center her mind, set the rules, and create a daily haven of deliciousness through her cooking. These days, she finds herself embracing the mantra “when the going gets tough, the cooking gets easy.” Pandemics, wars, and the busy pace of a very full life have led her toward a smoother, more streamlined cooking approach embodied in the Hebrew word, zariz or “quick.” This pared-down style doesn’t mean sacrificing the pleasures of the rhythms, sounds, and aromas we experience while preparing vibrant, exciting, yet simple recipes. Instead, it has led her to rely on fewer pots and pans, an edited pantry of highly versatile ingredients to create maximum flavor, and simple, thoughtful techniques that bring meals together effortlessly, always with her signature, flavor-forward style.
Most of the recipes in this cookbook contain fewer than 11 ingredients—not including olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemons, which are staples of Adeena’s Israeli-inspired dishes. From comfort foods like Sunny Sheet Pan Shakshuka and Baharat-Spiced Mushroom Hummus to satisfying mains like Hachapuri Pizza and Spice-Drawer Schnitzel, Zariz will help you cook with ease, and make you kitchen a place of calm, deliciousness, and joy.
