 These included dishes such as stew and fish fried in olive oil, beef and bean stews, almond puddings, and egg custards.The first kosher cookbook in America was the "Jewish Cookery Book" by Esther Levy which was published in 1871 in Philadelphia and includes many of the traditional recipes.Sephardi cuisine emphasizes salads, stuffed vegetables and vine leaves, olive oil, lentils, fresh and dried fruits, herbs and nuts, and chickpeas.