“This book is filled with great ideas and wonderful recipes for cooks of all levels. It's so good, I'm buying a copy for my mom!” --Mark Pastore, “The Sultan of Steak”, Pat La Frieda Meats
“June Hersh makes cooking kosher meat approachable—and, maybe more importantly, fun! In THE KOSHER CARNIVORE, you’ll learn why you want to cook kosher meat, get explanations of the varieties of cuts and find out which are the most delicious. Her book is entertaining to read as well as to cook from!”--David Kolotkin, Executive Chef of The Prime Grill, New York City
“June Hersh’s The Kosher Carnivore is an innovative, informative and delightful contribution to America’s vibrant culinary scene. It upgrades classic kosher recipes so that even those of us who aren’t Jewish will love them!”-- Andrew F. Smith, editor in chief, The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America
"The Kosher Carnivore will appeal to most cooks, regardless of their faith...Very informative [and] inventive. Wholesome, healthy ingredients are a prevailing theme throughout most of Hersh's recipes. Any cook will find some favorite recipes in this book. Four out of five stars."--Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"June Hersh has burst upon the Jewish cookbook scene with [an] exceptional new book this year. As part of her research, she talked to dozens of kosher butchers...No slouch in the recipe department, The Kosher Carnivore contains 120 recipes that run the gamut from slightly traditional to unexpected. Hersh has also developed an array of flavorful, pareve side dishes."--Jewish Woman
"Don't have a friend, neighbor, or relative to walk you through meat-only kosher cooking? You're in luck--this thorough guide will instruct and entertain."--Library Journal (starred review)
"This is not a cookbook just for the religious sector, but will be on many recipe shelves given some time. I really liked it because sometimes I don’t always have certain ingredients on hand and this book provides the means to create some delish dishes with few ingredients or alternatives...You cannot go wrong by this cookbook."--Apron of Grace
"Hersh offers a variety of hearty meals appropriate for both Sabbath dinners and weekend dinner parties alike. There are many traditional entries...as well as a trove of unexpected treats."--Publishers Weekly
"For the kosher cook looking for fresh, contemporary recipes, The Kosher Carnivore presents a host of appealing meat and poultry dishes for both family and company meals...June Hersh, an accomplished cook and former teacher, consulted with several leading professionals, including eco-kosher experts, to suggest the cuts of meats and techniques that will maximize the flavor of any given dish...Throughout, Hersh’s tone is friendly and supportive...The Kosher Carnivore is a fine addition to any well-rounded cookbook shelf."--The Jewish Book Council Magazine
