The Arabesque table : contemporary recipes from the Arab world / Reem Kassis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kassis, Reem, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cooking, Arab.

Cooking, Middle Eastern.

Genre:

Cookbooks.

Recipes.

Physical Description:

255 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Phaidon Press, 2021.

Summary:

The Arabesque Table takes inspiration from the traditional food of the Arab world, weaving Reem Kassis's historic research and cultural knowledge with her contemporary interpretations of an ancient, remarkably diverse cuisine. In her personal, engaging voice, Reem bridges past and present to open up the world of Arabic cooking today, showcasing a mosaic of 130 delicious, accessible home recipes. Organized by primary ingredient, the recipes and vivid photographs bring the dishes to life while her narrative offers not only a sense of taste, but a sense of time and place as well. More than just a compilation of modern Arabic recipes, The Arabesque Table celebrates the evolution of Arab cuisine and the stories of cross-cultural connection it recounts, paying tribute to the history and journey that have led to this point. With the past on full display in this heavily researched and exciting book, you will find dishes from the Golden Age of Islam: like Narjissiya (a fava bean and egg hash) and Makmoora (a layered chicken, onion and pine nut pot pie), as well as contemporary and globally inspired interpretations: like Tahini Cheesecake and Caramelized Butternut Squash Fatteh with Za'atar, revealing a cuisine that is vibrant, nourishing, and exciting, but above all, reminding us of how powerful food is in defining the relationship between people, place and identity.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: Ingredients

Basics

Dairy + Eggs

Eggplants + Tomatoes

Pomegranates + Lemons

Roots + Shoots + Leaves

Coriander + Cumin + Cardamom

Za'atar + Sumac

Grains + Pulses

Nuts + Seeds

Tahini

Fruits + Floral Waters.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781838662516

1838662510

OCLC:

1200306869

Publisher Number:

99987092750