This is an outstanding collection that will surely win readers over and inspire many a meal." 'ÄîPublishers Weekly "With this stunning collection of approachable Middle Eastern recipes, the author dispels the notion that Persian, Turkish, Arab, and Armenian cuisines are too complicated for home cooks. In six chapters overflowing with photos of vibrantly sauced and garnished foods, she presents small plates, breads, salads, desserts, and other dishes that can be served individually or as part of a feast. VERDICT In a word, outstanding." 'ÄîLibrary Journal, starred review "This is Ottolenghi with rocket fuel." 'ÄîThe Times "Loving Persiana." 'ÄîNigella Lawson "The loveliest cookbook I've seen in a very long time." 'ÄîDaily Mail (Ireland) "The most exciting debut cookbook of the year." 'ÄîSunday Telegraph "The most appetising book. I want to eat every page of it." 'ÄîPierre Koffman, 3 Michelin star chef "Persiana'Ķis Sabrina Ghayour's first book and it's crammed full of wonderfully cookable recipes'Ķ I'd like to cook and eat everything in it'ĶThey're very much geared to a modern lifestyle'Ķ Unlike other Middle Eastern cookbooks, this one is easy to decipher, packed with lots of flavor and recipes are surprisingly easy to pull off." 'ÄîHuffington Post "Tehran-born Ghayour can help you load your table with incredible feasts." 'ÄîSunday Times Travel Magazine "A lovingly-written homage to the enchanting dishes of the Middle East. Sabrina Ghayour takes the reader on her magic carpet to the ancient and beautiful lands of rose-scented sherbets... and to a table of abundant feasts, and of honeyed and spiced delights. What a fantastic treasure trove of good food! Within these pages, the cook will find recipes for tagines, soups, stews, salads and plenty of sweet treats. Through the pages of Persiana, Sabrina delivers the Eastern promise in its delicious, gastronomic form. If you want to eat like an Arabian Knight, then start here... but be sure to stock up on cinnamon, cumin and coriander..." 'ÄîRaymond Blanc "Sabrina Ghayour is a phenomenal Persian chef." 'ÄîGizzi Erskine "Sabrina cooks the kind of food I love to eat: lots of flavors distilled out of love and generosity. In this book Sabrina demystifies the use of spices. The Eastern promise is definitely delivered in her book and it will have a place on the shelves of my kitchen." 'ÄîBruno Loubet
NEW IN PAPERBACK A FABULOUS COLLECTION OF RECIPES FROM ONE OF THE STRONGEST VOICES IN MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD TODAY
NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK 2014
WASHINGTON POST BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR 2014
LOS ANGELES TIMES BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR 2014
SAVEUR MAGAZINE BEST COOKBOOK RELEASES 2014
THE OBSERVER FOOD MONTHLY BEST NEW COOKBOOK 2014
LIBRARY JOURNAL COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR 2014
BBC GOOD FOOD MAGAZINE'S BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR 2014
DELICIOUS MAGAZINE BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR 2014
THE TELEGRAPH BEST COOKBOOK TO READ IN 2014
THE SPECTATOR BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR 2014
A celebration of the food and flavors from the regions near the Southern and Eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea, with over 100 recipes for modern and accessible Middle Eastern dishes, including Lamb & Sour Cherry Meatballs; Chicken, Preserved Lemon & Olive Tagine; Blood Orange & Radicchio Salad; Persian Flatbread; and Spiced Carrot, Pistachio & Coconut Cake with Rosewater Cream.
Author: Sabrina Ghayour
Publisher: Interlink Books
Publication Date: 13 Nov. 2014
Hardcover: 240 pages
ISBN-10: 1566569958
Dimensions: 19.05 x 2.79 x 24.77 cm
