Persiana: Recipes from the Middle East beyond [Hardcover]

A special edition of the award-winning cookbook from the beloved Sabrina Ghayour.Persianafeatures over 100 flavorful and mouthwatering recipes that highlight the best of Persian culture.

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.Sabrina Ghayour is one of the strongest voices in Middle Eastern food today. This chef, food writer, cooking teacher, and author of four bestselling cookbooks is the charismatic Persian-born host of the popular London supper clubs specializing in Persian and Middle Eastern flavors. With regular appearances on the BBCGood Food Show,Taste Londonand more, her work has been featured in numerous publications, includingThe New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Times, the Sunday Times, the Evening Standard, The Guardian, The Independent, The Telegraph, Deliciousmagazine, and BBCGood Foodmagazine.

Liz and Max are the photographic duo Haarala Hamilton specializing in capturing food, people and places. They are two people: Liz, the one with the funny name, is the Haarala; and Max, the one with the funny hair, is the Hamilton. 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 “Sabrina Ghayour; the talented chef, food writer and instructor offers over 100 delicious lÓ*