Enjoyment hospitality tradition creativity sustainability & joy of life these starting points were the inspiration for this book The cooking of vegetables is treated with reverence in the lands that make up the rich & varied tapestry of the Middle East The people depend on the grains & pulses nuts vegetables & fruits of the region for their daily food & Parvin Razavi has taken the fresh & varied cuisines of Iran Armenia Syria Lebanon Jordan Egypt Morocco & Turkey to create a beautiful vegan cookbook Whether as a main course or for the traditional mezze this book contains dishes that blend natural culinary delights from the various food cultures & combines them with contemporary approaches Here are warm & spicy stuffed vegetables cool & fragrant soups delicate preserves pilafs breads pickles relishes & pastries The varied cuisines of the Middle East provide a wealth of vegan recipes