Kindle The Arabesque Table: Contemporary Recipes from the Arab World

Page 1


The Arabesque Table: Contemporary Recipes from the Arab World


strong&quotemTe Arabesque Table/emis full to the brim with dishes which are rooted in tradition and at the same time creatively (and deliciously!) transcend it. It is wonderful!&quot- Yotam Ottolenghi/strongstrong&#8220Rereshing is &#8230thbest word to describe Ms. Kassis&#8217sbook&#8230emhe Arabesque Table/emzooms out, examining both the history and the evolution of Arab dishes, suggesting another, richer approach to understanding food.&#8221- Wall Street Journal/strongstrongAcclaimed author Reem Kassis returns with a one-of-a-kind collection of original contemporary recipes tracing the rich history of Arab cuisine./strongemThe Arabesque Table/emtakes 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,emThe Arabesque Table/emcelebrates 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


The Arabesque Table: Contemporary Recipes from the Arab World


CLICK BUTTON HERE

OR


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.