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Egyptian Food Made Easy

Author : Shama Farag
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781653068678
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (686 download)

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Download or read book Egyptian Food Made Easy written by Shama Farag and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-30 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I'm Egyptian and I love to cook. To be honest, I find cooking and baking are excellent getaways to relieve my anxiety. I believe that any homemade or handmade makings are natural relievers for human anxiety and a simple getaway from do nothingness.So, I do encourage you not just to read this cookbook, but also to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty doing something challenging.Egyptian foods, in general, are time-consuming and there is a tremendous variety of recipes. In this book, I focused on the most popular and most important ones.I have tried my best job to work out the kinks and cross the bridges to make it easy for those of you who are interested in the Egyptian foods, but find it hard to make. I strongly believe in cultural exchange and with the help of my professional photographer brother- Ahmed Helmy Omran, I listed all the difficult recipes and I included how to make them from scratch. The book included recipes for Main dishes like Koshari, Mahshi, Fetta, Roqaq, Pasta with Bechamel, Dolma, Baladi bread, Hawawshi, Mombar, Hamam. Also, Desserts like Baklava and rice budding, Basbosa, Kataifi, Konafa, Kahk. There are aslo interesting recipes for dibbing like Baba Ghanouj, side items like Samosa, Fetir pies and more. I made sure to mention all kinds of spices I personally use, so you won't be missing out on anything.If you are into Middle Eastern foods especially Egyptian food, you get to check this book out. This book has easy and detailed recipes to make it easy for international cooking pros to conquer a new territory of Egyptian culture and even amateurs to explore Egyptian cultural foods.I believe this book will usher you how to make delicious dishes as yummy as Falafel and Dolma and traditional treats like Katyef and Konafa from scratch. Also, it included Byriani, Egyptian Famous Molokheyya, and popular lentil soup.I wasn't fully accurate about measurements as packs vary and there is a plethora of resources and brands. I would say stick with the given amounts and test them and I assure you that you will eventually figure it out on your own. Since you are reading this book and made it that far, you probably are adventurous and professional enough to comprehend how to make it successfully with the hidden tips I already provided in this book. Believe me, I have been cooking for years, and no complaints- all praise to God, so I guarantee you, those recipes are safe and correct and will lead you into a new era. Have fun cooking!

Egyptian Flavors

Author : Dyna Eldaief
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789774169274
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (692 download)

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Download or read book Egyptian Flavors written by Dyna Eldaief and published by . This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This charming, pocket-sized collection of recipes is the perfect introduction to Egyptian cooking. From classic starters and breakfast dishes like ta'miya (falafel) and fuul medammis (slow-cooked fava beans), to well-loved main meals such as stuffed cabbage leaves (mahshi cromb), and mouthwatering almond pudding and fritter balls soaked in syrup, Egyptian Flavors leads you on a wonderful discovery of this unique and delightful cuisine.

Eat Your Way Around the World

Author : Jamie Aramini
Publisher : Geography Matters
ISBN 13 : 1931397368
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (313 download)

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Download or read book Eat Your Way Around the World written by Jamie Aramini and published by Geography Matters. This book was released on 2007 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get out the sombrero for your Mexican fiesta! Chinese egg rolls! Corn pancakes from Venezuela! Fried plantains form Nigeria! All this and more is yours when you take your family on a whirlwind tour of over thirty countries in this unique international cookbook. Jam-packed with delicious dinners, divine drinks, and delectable desserts, this book is sure to please. The entire family will be fascinated with tidbits of culture provided for each country including: Etiquette hints Food Profiles Culture a la Carte For more zest, add an activity and viola, you will create a memorable learning experience that will last for years to come. Some activities include: Food Journal Passport World Travel Night Open your eyes and tastebuds and have great fun on this edible adventure."

Nile Style

Author : Amy Riolo
Publisher : Hippocrene Books
ISBN 13 : 9780781812214
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)

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Download or read book Nile Style written by Amy Riolo and published by Hippocrene Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From classics like Fava Bean Puree, Yogurt with Honey, and Egyptian Whole-Wheat Pita Bread, to tempting Lamb-Filled Phyllo Triangles and Peanut, Coconut, and Raisin Baklava, Nile Style spans the range of the Egyptian kitchen with recipes that will appeal to every palate! Includes 23 full menus showcasing, 150 easy-to-follow recipes and much more.

Cigarette Number Seven

Author : Donia Kamal
Publisher : American University in Cairo Press
ISBN 13 : 1617978426
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (179 download)

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Download or read book Cigarette Number Seven written by Donia Kamal and published by American University in Cairo Press. This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a child, Nadia was left her with her grandparents in Egypt, while her mother sought work in the Gulf. Decades later, she looks back on her fragmented childhood from an uncertain present: it is 2011 and the streets have erupted in an unexpected revolution. Her activist father, the sole anchor in her life, encourages her to be a part of the protests and so Nadia joins the sit-in at Tahrir Square. Donia Kamal's succinct, candid prose draw us into Nadia's world: from the private to the public; from the men she has loved and lost, to her participation in the momentous events of the Egyptian revolution. Stunning in its simplicity, Cigarette Number Seven is a deeply intimate novel about family and relationships in turbulent times.

Eat, Habibi, Eat!

Author : Shahir Massoud
Publisher : Appetite by Random House
ISBN 13 : 0525610944
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (256 download)

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Download or read book Eat, Habibi, Eat! written by Shahir Massoud and published by Appetite by Random House. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 recipes to celebrate the bold flavors, bright colors, and fresh tastes of the Middle East. In Arabic, "habibi" translates to "my darling," and it is this loving endearment, reserved for the closest friends and family, that permeates every recipe that Canadian-Egyptian chef and television host Shahir Massoud has to offer. Sharing mouthwatering street foods and casual everyday staples, as well as new interpretations of traditional dishes, Eat, Habibi, Eat! encourages you to explore the rich spices and irresistible dishes of the Middle East at home. And Shahir's personal stories, all told in his warm and playful voice, are just as captivating as his food (you'll burst out laughing at his mother's insistence that the Egyptian people would never forgive him if he altered the definitive recipe for ful mudammas). Combining his family's heritage meals with his French and Italian chef training, Shahir teaches you how to build the ultimate Egyptian pantry using some special food items, but mostly ingredients that can be found at your local grocery store. From there, you'll dive in to the over 100 mouthwatering recipes for every meal and time of day. From classic mainstays like Shakshuka, Shawarma and Fattoush Salad, to modern plates like Chickpea Fries with Harissa Mayo and Coffee and Coriander Beef Ribs with Pomegranate BBQ Sauce, Eat, Habibi, Eat! is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Whether you already love Middle Eastern cuisine or have never heard of sumac before, Shahir's sumptuous book will inspire you to try something new in the kitchen and have fun doing it.

The Pharaoh's Kitchen

Author : Magda Mehdawy
Publisher : American Univ in Cairo Press
ISBN 13 : 9789774163104
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (631 download)

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Download or read book The Pharaoh's Kitchen written by Magda Mehdawy and published by American Univ in Cairo Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to cook and eat like the ancient Egyptians, from the author of My Egyptian Grandmothers Kitchen.

Authentic Egyptian Cooking

Author : Nehal Leheta
Publisher : American University in Cairo Press
ISBN 13 : 9776790046
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (767 download)

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Download or read book Authentic Egyptian Cooking written by Nehal Leheta and published by American University in Cairo Press. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic Egyptian favorites from one of Cairo’s leading restaurants, in a new soft cover edition Traditionally, Egyptian cooking has been best practiced and enjoyed at home, where generations of unrecorded family recipes have been the sustaining repertoire for daily meals as well as sumptuous holiday feasts. Abou El Sid, one of Cairo’s most famous restaurants, here presents more than fifty of its most classic recipes in a cookbook for the enjoyment of home cooks all over the world. Egyptians will recognize their favorites, from holiday dishes such as Fettah to the arrays of appetizers like aubergine with garlic, special lentils, and tahina; those new to Middle Eastern food will find the recipes simple and simply delicious, and enjoy the Egyptian table even if they don’t have the heritage of the pharaohs in their family backgrounds.

Together

Author : H. R. H. The Duchess of Sus The Hubb Community Kitchen
Publisher : Ebury Australia
ISBN 13 : 9780143795971
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (959 download)

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Book Synopsis Together by : H. R. H. The Duchess of Sus The Hubb Community Kitchen

Download or read book Together written by H. R. H. The Duchess of Sus The Hubb Community Kitchen and published by Ebury Australia. This book was released on 2018-09-21 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Togethercelebrates the power of cooking to connect us to one another.In the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire, a group of local women gathered together to cook fresh food for their families and neighbours.Over the chatter and aromas of the kitchen they discovered the power of cooking and eating together to create connections, restore hope and normality, and provide a sense of home. This was the start of the Hubb Community Kitchen.Togetheris a storybook of this West London community, showcasing over 50 delicious recipes from the women of the Hubb Community Kitchen and including a foreword by HRH The Duchess of Sussex.The women invite you to make their favourite simple dishes - many handed down over generations - from the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and Eastern Mediterranean for you and your loved ones.Every dish tells a story of history, culture and family, and each has been developed to use few ingredients and easy methods so that anyone can cook these personal recipes.Togetherfeatures mouthwatering recipes including Green Chilli and Avocado Dip, Coconut Chicken Curry, Aubergine Masala, Persian Chicken with Barberry Rice, Caramelised Plum Upside-Down Cake, Spiced Mint Tea and lots more.This stunning charity cookbook is a homage to life, friendship and togetherness.

Nora's Recipes from Egypt

Author : Nora George
Publisher : eBooks2go, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1545738629
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (457 download)

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Download or read book Nora's Recipes from Egypt written by Nora George and published by eBooks2go, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-10-10 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every country in the exotic region along the Mediterranean sea has developed a cuisine that is similar yet basically distinctive from those of its neighbors with Egyptian food, the distinction is even greater: it has captured tile best features of them all and melded them subtly with basic recipes that have long been popular along the Nile. Here – at last in English – Nora George presents easy-to-follow recipes that she learned and practiced while growing up in Cairo. Whether you are searching for a new experience in appetizers, soups, salads, meats, seafood, meatless dishes, pickles or desserts, Nora George tells you how to proceed and where to find the ingredients in your neighborhood. www.norasfood.com

Treasure Trove of Benefits and Variety at the Table: A Fourteenth-Century Egyptian Cookbook

Author :
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 900434991X
Total Pages : 724 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Treasure Trove of Benefits and Variety at the Table: A Fourteenth-Century Egyptian Cookbook written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2017-11-27 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kanz al-fawāʾid fī tanwīʿ al-mawāʾid, a fourteenth-century cookbook, is unique for its variety and comprehensive coverage of contemporary Egyptian cuisine. It includes, in addition to instructions for the cook, a treasure trove of 830 recipes of dishes, digestives, refreshing beverages, and more. It is the only surviving cookbook from a period when Cairo was a flourishing metropolis and a cultural haven for people of diverse ethnicities and nationalities. Now available for the first time in English, it has been meticulously translated and supplemented with a comprehensive introduction, glossary, and 117 color illustrations to initiate readers into the world of the Kanz al-fawāʾid. The twenty-two modern adaptations of Kanz recipes will inspire further experimentations. It is a valuable resource for scholars of medieval material culture, and for all lovers of good food and cookbooks.

More-with-Less Cookbook

Author : Doris Longacre
Publisher : MennoMedia, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 083619781X
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (361 download)

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Download or read book More-with-Less Cookbook written by Doris Longacre and published by MennoMedia, Inc.. This book was released on 2003-09-26 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a new edition of Herald Press's all-time best-selling cookbook, helping thousands of families establish a climate of joy and concern for others at mealtime. The late author's introductory chapters have been edited and revised for today's cooks. Statistics and nutritional information have been updated to reflect current American and Canadian eating habits, health issues, and diet guidelines. The new U.S. food chart "My Plate" was slipped in at the last minute and placed alongside Canada's Food Guide. But the message has changed little from the one that Doris Janzen Longacre promoted in 1976, when the first edition of this cookbook was released. In many ways she was ahead of her time in advocating for people to eat more whole grains and more vegetables and fruits, with less meat, saturated fat, and sugars. This book is part of the World Community Cookbook series that is published in cooperation with Mennonite Central Committee, a worldwide ministry of relief, development, and peace. "Mennonites are widely recognized as good cooks. But Mennonites are also a people who care about the world’s hungry."—Doris Janzen Longacre

Taste of Beirut

Author : Joumana Accad
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0757317715
Total Pages : 471 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (573 download)

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Download or read book Taste of Beirut written by Joumana Accad and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joumana Accad, creator of the blog TasteOfBeirut.com, is a native Lebanese, a trained pastry chef, and professional caterer. In her debut cookbook, The Taste of Beirut, she shares her heritage through exquisite food and anecdotes, teaching anyone from newbies to foodies how to master traditional Lebanese cuisine. With over 150 recipes inspired by her Teta (grandmother) in their family's kitchen, Accad captures the healthful and fabulous flavors of the Middle East and makes them completely accessible to home cooks. Each recipe features step-by-step instructions, Accad's warm teaching style and breathtaking color photographs that will make mouths water. Divided into sections including Breads, Breakfast, and Sandwiches; Soups; Mezze Delights; Main Dishes (Stews, Kibbeh, Stuffed Vegetables, and Rice Dishes); plus Pastries and Drinks, here is just a taste of the recipes featured: Spinach turnovers (Fatayer bel-sabanegh) Meat pies (Sfeeha) Kibbeh tartare (vegan) Red pepper and walnut dip (Muhammara) Lebanese couscous (Moghrabieh) Red lentils and rice purée (Mujaddara Safra) Eggplant casserole with tomato, meat and yogurt sauce topping (Fattet al-makdoos) Meat loaf with potato slices (Kafta bel-saniyeh) Zucchini or cauliflower fritters Wings, Lebanese-style Fattoush salad Beet hummus (Mama dallou'a) Zaatar and tapénade bread Wheat berry and milk pudding (Amhiyet bel-haleeb) Sesame and pistachio cookies (Barazek) Lebanese semolina cheesecake (Knafeh) Baklava in a speedy ten-minute version! While The Taste of Beirut brings to life the rich, complex, and delicious flavors of the Middle East, each recipe is refreshingly easy to make. The author's passionate, conversational style will make readers feel like they have a friend from Lebanon right in their kitchen, teaching them everything from cooking techniques to how to stock a kitchen with the best ingredients. Even more than a fabulous Lebanese cookbook, The Taste of Beirut is a proud celebration of people, culture, and cuisine.

Edible Mosaic

Author : Faith Gorsky
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462910068
Total Pages : 599 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Edible Mosaic written by Faith Gorsky and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An Edible Mosaic nudges the basic cook into the world of Middle Eastern cooking with simple, approachable recipes that jump off the page and into your kitchen. Faith turns creative combinations of real food and spices into beautiful dishes packed with flavor and nutrition. --Kath Younger, KatEats.com blog"

Feast

Author : Anissa Helou
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062363042
Total Pages : 949 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book Feast written by Anissa Helou and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-05-29 with total page 949 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This award-winning cookbook “dives deep into Islamic food culture and history” with colorful stories and a wide array of timeless recipes (Food & Wine). Renowned chef Anissa Helou is an authority on the cooking of North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. She has lived and traveled widely in this region, from Egypt to Syria, Iran to Indonesia, gathering some of its finest and most flavorful recipes for bread, rice, meats, fish, spices, and sweets. In Feast, Helou delves into the enormous variety of dishes associated with Arab, Persian, Mughal (or South Asian), and North African cooking, collecting favorites like biryani or Turkish kebabs along with lesser known specialties such as Zanzibari grilled fish in coconut sauce or Tunisian chickpea soup. Suffused with history, brought to life with stunning photographs, and inflected by Helou’s humor, charm, and sophistication, Feast is an indispensable addition to the culinary canon featuring some of the world’s most inventive cultures and peoples. “[Helou's] range of knowledge and unparalleled authority make her just the kind of cook you want by your side when baking a Moroccan flatbread, preparing an Indonesian satay and anything else along the way.” —Yotam Ottolenghi WINNER OF THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL COOKBOOK AWARD

Feast in the Middle East

Author : Blanche Araj Shaheen
Publisher : MCP Books
ISBN 13 : 9781545675106
Total Pages : 119 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (751 download)

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Download or read book Feast in the Middle East written by Blanche Araj Shaheen and published by MCP Books. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up in an Arab American household, rich traditional Arabic dishes were central to Blanche's family's life. However she noticed that previous generations of her family did not document these heirloom recipes on paper, but passed the cooking techniques only by word of mouth. So Blanche began a mission of cultural preservation, taking down the cooking methods and exact ingredients of these hundreds of year old recipes. She launched a popular YouTube cooking show called ''Feast in the Middle East'' to not only share these recipes with her family, but with the world. Some of these dishes are classical favorites, like smoky Syrian Muhammara dip with walnuts, pomegranate molasses and roasted peppers, ''Warak Enab, '' or rice and lamb rolled into tender grape leaves and cooked in a tomato broth, or Lebanese semolina custard scented with rose water called ''Layali Lubnan'' or ''Lebanese Nights''. Other dishes, like Musakhan, come from small and obscure villages like Ein Erik in the Palestinian West Bank. Musakhan is a sumac spiced chicken roasted on bread and smothered with caramelized onions and toasted pine nuts. Ancient recipes like chewy semolina date ring cookies called Ma'moul commemorate both Easter and Ramadan, while an over 1000 year old cinnamon spiced bulgur wheat porridge called Burbarra celebrates the Feast of Santa Barbara in the Arab Levant, Malta, and even Eastern Europe. While many of these dishes used to take hours to make, Blanche modernized these recipes to adapt to today's western palate and busy lifestyles. Readers will be able to recreate street foods like Chicken Shawarma and crispy Felafel in their own kitchens using easy techniques and familiar ingredients. Fusion dishes like Baklava Granola with pistachios and cardamom, Middle Eastern Nachos or ''Machos'' with pita chips and cucumber yogurt sauce, and a Lemon Cheesecake made with creamy labneh cheese adapt middle eastern spices and ingredients to western tastes. Today the ''Feast in the Middle East'' YouTube series has brought together a global cooking community in an unexpected and beautiful way. Now viewers are making these recipes in the United States, Canada, India, Australia, Spain, Korea and beyond. AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: Blanche Araj Shaheen is the YouTube personality and host of the popular cooking show, Feast in the Middle East. Prior to her foray into food, she was a television host and reporter in both entertainment and news. She reported and hosted programs for PBS, G4 Television, and Link Media's ''Mosaic World News of the Middle East.'' She also became the ﬁrst Arab American entertainment reporter, as a contributor for the ABC live show called ''View From the Bay.'' In 2010 Blanche made the switch to hosting her own YouTube cooking show, sharing heirloom recipes preserved by her mother and grandmother. With her journalism background, she decided to document the recipes in this cookbook, and Feast in the Middle East was born. She gives the historical relevance of many signature dishes, and shares personal stories from her own family traditions and trips to the Middle East. Aside from her ongoing cooking series on YouTube, Blanche's Feast In the Middle East has been featured on Virgin America Airlines AUTHOR HOME: Los Altos, C

Falastin

Author : Sami Tamimi
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
ISBN 13 : 039958174X
Total Pages : 571 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book Falastin written by Sami Tamimi and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A soulful tour of Palestinian cooking today from the Ottolenghi restaurants’ executive chef and partner—120 recipes shaped by his personal story as well as the history of Palestine. JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE • IACP AWARD WINNER • LONGLISTED FOR THE ART OF EATING PRIZE • ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Forbes, Bon Appétit, NPR, San Francisco Chronicle, Food Network, Food & Wine, The Guardian, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal “Truly, one of the best cookbooks of the year so far.”—Bon Appétit The story of Palestine’s food is really the story of its people. When the events of 1948 forced residents from all regions of Palestine together into one compressed land, recipes that were once closely guarded family secrets were shared and passed between different groups in an effort to ensure that they were not lost forever. In Falastin (pronounced “fa-la-steen”), Sami Tamimi retraces the lineage and evolution of his country’s cuisine, born of its agriculturally optimal geography, its distinct culinary traditions, and Palestinian cooks’ ingenuity and resourcefulness. Tamimi covers the territory between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River—East Jerusalem and the West Bank, up north to the Galilee and the coastal cities of Haifa and Akka, inland to Nazareth, and then south to Hebron and the coastal Gaza Strip—recounting his upbringing with eleven siblings and his decision to leave home at seventeen to cook in West Jerusalem, where he met and first worked with Yotam Ottolenghi. From refugee-camp cooks to the home kitchens of Gaza and the mill of a master tahini maker, Tamimi teases out the vestiges of an ancient culinary tradition as he records the derivations of a dynamic cuisine and people in more than 130 transporting photographs and 120 recipes, including: • Hassan’s Easy Eggs with Za’atar and Lemon • Fish Kofta with Yogurt, Sumac, and Chile • Pulled-Lamb Schwarma Sandwich • Labneh Cheesecake with Roasted Apricots, Honey, and Cardamom Named after the Palestinian newspaper that brought together a diverse people, Falastin is a vision of a cuisine, a culture, and a way of life as experienced by one influential chef.