Tree of Life: Turkish Home Cooking, written by Joy E. Stocke and Angie Brenner, features over 100 recipes based on their travel memoir Anatolian Days and Nights. Highlights in the book include Saffron Rice Pilaf with Chickpeas and Mint, Lamb Kleftico (Cypriot-Style Lamb Shanks), Black Sea Hazelnut Baklava, Classic Puffed Pide Bread, and Circassian Chicken…
The Gaza Kitchen Cookbook Review and Shay bil Maramiya (Palestinian Sage-Scented Tea)
The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey, written by Laila El-Haddad and Maggie Schmitt, features a collection of 130 recipes and personal stories from the Gaza region of Palestine. I am reviewing the second edition which has been updated (the original was published in 2013) to include information on the current state in Gaza and…
Mountain Berries & Desert Spice Cookbook Review and Afghani Gosh-e-Fil (Elephant Ear-Shaped Fried Pastry)
Mountain Berries & Desert Spice: Sweet Inspiration from the Hunza Valley to the Arabian Sea, written by Sumayya Usmani, showcases the sweet side of Pakistani cuisine. I reviewed Sumayya’s first book, Summers Under the Tamarind Tree, last year and was so excited to work my way through her newest project. Highlights include Spiced Apple Samosas,…
Man’oushé Cookbook Review and Bayd wa Khodra (Lebanese Egg Pie with Vegetables)
Man’oushé: Inside the Lebanese Street Corner Bakery, written by Barbara Abdeni Massaad, highlights the versatility and variety of Lebanon’s national pie, the Man’oushé, with over 70 recipes. Toppings include the traditional Man’oushé bi-za’tar (Wild Thyme Pie), Shankleesh (Spiced Cheese Pie), Flayfleh harra (Spicy Red Pepper Pie), Khobz bi-sumsum (Sesame Seed Bread), and Lahm bi-‘ajeen Halabi…
Turkish Delights Cookbook Review and Cevizli Erişte (Turkish Walnut Pasta)
Turkish Delights: Stunning Regional Recipes from the Bosphorus to the Black Sea, written by John Gregory-Smith, features an incredible assortment of over 100 dishes from throughout Turkey. Popular favorites such as Karides (Shrimp with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Butter), Revani (Semolina Lemon Cake), Granny’s Pilav, Taze Fasulye (Green Beans with Tomatoes and Olive Oil), and Şiş…
The Aleppo Cookbook Review and Roz bi-Haleeb Mbattan (Syrian Rice, Milk, and Orange Pudding)
The Aleppo Cookbook: Celebrating the Legendary Cuisine of Syria, written by Marlene Matar, is a tribute to one of the world’s oldest cities with over 200 vibrant and unique regional recipes, photos, and stories. Favorites include Muhammara (Red Pepper and Walnut Spread), Kabab Karaz (Meatballs in Sour Cherry Sauce), Kibbeh Maqliyeh (Fried Kibbeh), and Khobez Arabeh (Arabic…
Palestine on a Plate Cookbook Review and Halloumi Meshwi (Pan-Grilled Halloumi with Lemon)
Palestine on a Plate: Memories from My Mother’s Kitchen, written by Joudie Kalla, features the diverse, flavorful cuisine of Palestine with over one hundred recipes and stunning photography. There are plenty of traditional dishes that have been passed down through the generations and into kitchens around the world such as Mussakhan (Chicken with Sumac, Olive Oil…
The Arabian Cookbook Review and Sfeeha from Baalbek
The Arabian Cookbook: Traditional Arab Cuisine with a Modern Twist is a bilingual book featuring fifty-five favorite recipes from Chef Ramzi Choueiry in both English and Arabic. You will find popular Lebanese dishes such as Shish Taouk (Marinated Chicken Skewers), Open Katayef (Open Lebanese Crepes), Kaftah with Pine Nuts, Octopus in Ink, Shish Barak Kibbeh (Lebanese Ravioli…
#HelloNaan: Grilled Chicken Naan Wraps with Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Sauce
Looking for new ways to use the grill this summer? These Grilled Chicken Naan Wraps with Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Sauce will bring some Middle Eastern flavors to your table with yogurt-marinated chicken skewers and seasonal vegetables wrapped together in a Stonefire® Naan base. Disclaimer: This blog post was sponsored by Stonefire Naan, but the opinions are…
The Arabian Nights Cookbook and Aysh Abu Laham (Mini Saudi Pizzas)
The Arabian Nights Cookbook: From Lamb Kebabs to Baba Ghanouj, Delicious Homestyle Middle Eastern Cooking, features the recipes from home cooks and chefs during Habeeb Salloum’s travels through the Arab Gulf countries. He takes you on a tour of the region with Khawa (Omani-Style Coffee), Has’a Al-Jareesh (Hearty Meat and Bulgur Soup) from Saudi Arabia, Dajaj Murraq…
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