Mezze is Mediterranean, Aegean, Middle Eastern, but mostly Anatolian. Mezze is a gift of a geography enriched by affecting and being affected continously through centuries to the world kitchen. Mezze is a richness in all respects. In this 4th book, I share the mezze recipes which I have in my own culture and I cook in my own kitchen as in my other previous cookbooks with respect to the origins of all recipes and all culinary heritage.
A Greek native shares the wonders of meze, its rituals, and traditions, introducing eighty recipes that can be used as appetizers or to create a complete meal.
A vibrant collection of exciting, exotic, and sharing-plate recipes from across the Middle East More than 135 home-cooking recipes in this book explore the regional diversity of Middle Eastern sharing dishes, from Lebanon and Iran to Turkey and Syria. Divided by style of dish, the book features both meat-based and vegetarian dishes, along with suggested mezze-style menus and a glossary of ingredients. From Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Smoked Paprika to Pistachio and Pomegranate Cakes, The Mezze Cookbook is packed with both traditional and modern takes on this age-old way to share food. This cookbook is filled with vegetarian, meat-based, and fish recipes for everyone to enjoy. From the author of the acclaimed The Lebanese Kitchen and the James Beard Award-winning The Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cookbook, also published by Phaidon.
A mouth-watering collection of dips, bites, salads, and other small plates to share from the Mediterranean and Middle East, to enjoy as appetizers or light meals. Mezze features a mouth-watering collection of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dips, bites, salads, and other small plates to share, to enjoy as appetizers or light meals. At its simplest, mezze can be represented by a bowl of gleaming olives marinated in lemon juice and crushed coriander seeds, or a mixture of roasted nuts and seeds tossed in salt and dried thyme. At its most elaborate, it can be presented as an entire feast comprising a myriad of little colorful dishes, each the bearer of something savory or sweet but always delicious. In this edition you’ll discover such exciting recipes as Orange and Date Salad with Chiles and Preserved Lemon; Hot Hummus with Pine Nuts and Chili Butter; Baby Saffron Squid stuffed with Bulgur and Zahtar; and Stuffed Dates in Clementine Syrup—nothing beats the magic of mezze.
Lebanese cuisine is one of the most unique in the Middle East, combing influences from the Egyptians, Persians, ancient Greeks, Ottomans, and most recently the French. This cookbook includes more then 100 authentic recipes in easy step-by-step format and sumptuous colour photographs.
Embark on a gastronomic voyage with "Sourdough Harvest," the ultimate compendium for sourdough enthusiasts and food lovers alike. This engaging eBook is a treasure trove of techniques, flavors, and pairings designed to elevate your home baking from routine to remarkable. With chapters that unfold the rich tapestry of sourdough's deep-rooted history and its place in modern cuisine, readers are invited to immerse themselves in a world where each crumb tells a story. Discover the secrets underlying the enchanting flavors of sourdough in "The Sourdough Journey." Unleash the potential lying dormant in your starter, with our "Essentials of Sourdough Baking" chapter providing foundational knowledge and invaluable baking insights. Master the science behind taste and texture that will enable you to craft the perfect loaf every time. But "Sourdough Harvest" isn't just a book about baking bread—it's about what to do with the bread once it’s baked. Our comprehensive guide will take you beyond the basics, exploring sublime combinations as diverse as cheese and bread, cured meats, and the unexpected indulgence of sourdough-based desserts. Dive into the perfect pairings of tangy crusts with creamy dips, and unravel the symbiotic relationship between hearty spreads and umami-rich sourdough. Travel through the world of sourdough pizzas, where the dough acts as the ultimate canvas for culinary creativity, or reinvent breakfast and brunch, transforming them with the comforting presence of a freshly baked sourdough loaf. For those on special diets, our tailored recipes ensure no one misses out on the joy of sourdough's distinct tang and texture. Your kitchen will become the heart of festivities with our entertainment-focused ideas. And when it comes to beverages, our tastefully curated combinations prove sourdough isn't just for the plate—it pairs beautifully with everything from a morning coffee to an evening glass of wine. Final chapters of "Sourdough Harvest" bring forward the ways to connect with other sourdough aficionados, and share the love through thoughtful gifting. As you embrace these innovative techniques and recipes, you also get to contribute to the bright future of sourdough baking. For anyone eager to master the art of sourdough or to expand their culinary repertoire with new, inspired pairings and creations, "Sourdough Harvest" is a must-have guide. Unlock the full potential of your passion for sourdough and let the transformation of your home baking journey begin. Your adventure awaits within "Sourdough Harvest."
This new, thoroughly updated third edition of Sussex (Slow Travel), Bradt’s much-praised guide, features the South Downs, High Weald and coast, and offers a greater, more personal selection of places to explore than any other guide. Author Tim Locke and updater Emma Gregg, both expert residents, take a leisurely, detailed approach that teases out Sussex’s special qualities. The result is highly personal and honest, encouraging you to slow down and gain a deep understanding of what makes this stunning region tick and why it deserves repeat visits. Sussex may be less than 50 km from the fringes of London (and easily accessed from the capital), and only minutes from Gatwick’s international airport, but is a very different world thanks to its irresistible blend of history, archaeology, seaside towns, thatched villages, centuries-old buildings, world-class gardens, literary connections and quintessentially English scenery. Sussex offers much scope for ‘Slow travel’ with or without a car, including ten meticulously described walks, pottering around on bikes, steam trains, volunteer-run buses, or on small boats (including a solar-powered craft in Chichester harbour). The writing team directs expert eyes on places and experiences that deserve savouring to the full – the very best (if sometimes delightfully obscure) sights. Their choices take in the heights of the South Downs, encounter the primeval landscapes of the High Weald and pick out the best of Sussex’s long coastline. Their selection includes easily-to-miss gems, from a full-size replica of the Sistine Chapel ceiling in an obscure modern church to a unique Hastings factory providing cloth flowers for movies and theatres. New or expanded coverage in this edition includes the Tolkein-like ancient yew forest of Kingley Vale, stoolball (a Sussex-special alternative to cricket), Sussex viniculture (particularly champagnes), Roman baths and mosaics, the world-class gardens of Leonardslee, the painstakingly restored saloon in Brighton’s Royal Pavilion, the WWII Wings Museum, renovations on East Brighton beach, and Knepp’s groundbreaking rewilding project. From beaches to castles, cathedrals to modern art, restored mansions to vernacular architecture, Bradt’s Sussex (Slow Travel) is the essential guide for discovering this popular region.
Pomegranates and pistachios. Floral waters and cinnamon. Bulgur wheat, lentils, and succulent lamb. These lush flavors of Maureen Abood's childhood, growing up as a Lebanese-American in Michigan, inspired Maureen to launch her award-winning blog, Rose Water & Orange Blossoms. Here she revisits the recipes she was reared on, exploring her heritage through its most-beloved foods and chronicling her riffs on traditional cuisine. Her colorful culinary guides, from grandparents to parents, cousins, and aunts, come alive in her stories like the heady aromas of the dishes passed from their hands to hers. Taking an ingredient-focused approach that makes the most of every season's bounty, Maureen presents more than 100 irresistible recipes that will delight readers with their evocative flavors: Spiced Lamb Kofta Burgers, Avocado Tabbouleh in Little Gems, and Pomegranate Rose Sorbet. Weaved throughout are the stories of Maureen's Lebanese-American upbringing, the path that led her to culinary school and to launch her blog, and life in Harbor Springs, her lakeside Michigan town.
