In the hope that my book may appeal to all classes of the community, I give, in the following chapter a few recipes specially useful in those Jewish households where the regulations prescribed by the Jewish religion are strictly observed.

As is well known to the majority of my readers, these regulations are not confined to questions of personal conduct and worship but extend also to questions of food and the methods of cooking the same.

One has but to turn to that (possibly) least read early book of the Holy Bible - Leviticus - to realize how strict were the Mosaic laws in matters respecting food, clothing and personal cleanliness. And whilst many of those old-time injunctions have suffered by the passage of time, it is a notable fact that, in fundamentals at least, those relating to foods and their preparation still play an important part in the life of the strict, religious Jew. Just what these rules and regulations are need not be capitulated here - they are familiar to all who observe them - and it only remains therefore to give the various recipes, not only as a means of reference to those who regularly use them, but also as a matter of interest to those of my readers who, not being Jews, may yet take an interest in universal cookery.

It is possible, of course, that the passing interest may develop, and the casual reader be stimulated to give one or more of these Jewish recipes a trial. In such case I can safely promise a revelation both as regards preparation and resultant flavor.