From the Land of Nightingales and Roses: Recipes from the Persian Kitchen, written by Maryam Sinaiee, features a collection of spectacular seasonal recipes along with an insight into the festivals, traditions, and history surrounding regional Persian cooking. Highlights include Ghōttāb (Almond Turnovers), Kabāb Kūbīdeh (Ground Meat Kebab), Fālūdeh Shīrāzī (Rosewater Sorbet with Rice Noodles and…
Eski Peynirli Hangel (Handkerchief Noodles with Blue Cheese and Butter) and Istanbul & Beyond Cookbook Review
Istanbul & Beyond: Exploring the Diverse Cuisines of Turkey, written by Robyn Eckhardt, features a variety of regional and often lesser known recipes from provinces across Turkey. Highlights include Ay Çöreği (Chocolate-Filled Crescent Pastries), Muhlama (Cheese Fondue with Corn Flour), Doleme (Meatballs with Pumpkin and Spice Butter), Dere Salatasi (Peppery Greens & Tomato Spoon Salad),…
Feasts Cookbook Review and Spicy Halloumi Salad
Feasts: Middle Eastern Food to Savor & Share, written by Sabrina Ghayour, features a variety of fun and unique recipes perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. Highlights include Saffron Roast Potatoes; Eggplant Rolls with Goat Cheese, Herbs & Walnuts; Parsnip & Apple Soup; Raspberry & Pistachio Frozen Yogurt Pots; Tamarind & Honey Pork Ribs; and…
Shai Adeni (Adeni Tea)
Shai Adeni (Shahi Mulaban, Shahi Haleeb, Arabic Shai, Adeni Tea) is a Yemeni tea from the coastal city of Aden flavored with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and sweetened condensed milk or evaporated milk with a bit of sugar. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission…
Aushak (Afghan Leek and Scallion Dumplings)
These Aushak (Afghan Leek and Scallion Dumplings) are topped with a spiced meat sauce, dollops of garlicky yogurt, and a sprinkle of thinly sliced fresh mint. After moving to the DC area from the Florida panhandle (and Alabama before that), one of the first things I noticed was the availability of cuisines my new home…
Persepolis Cookbook Review and Keskul-e-Fugara (Turkish Milk and Almond Pudding)
Persepolis: Vegetarian Recipes from Persia and Beyond, written by Sally Butcher, showcases a flavorful assortment of over 150 vegetarian recipes with inspiration from the Middle East, Northern Africa, and the Caucasus. Many are favorites from her London shop and café, Persepolis. Highlights include Su Boregi (Spinach and Almond Pie), Halim (Eggplant Porridge with Brown Butter…
Macaroon Bil Toum (Lebanese Garlic Noodles)
Recipe for Macaroon Bil Toum: The ultimate comfort food for garlic lovers from the mountains of Lebanon. Macaroon Bil Toum (Macaron/Ma3kroun bi Toom) is a rustic dish found in the mountain villages of Lebanon. Little pasta dumplings are boiled until soft and tender, then coated in a lemony garlic sauce called Toum. It is the…
Tree of Life Cookbook Review and Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)
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,…
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