Egyptian Cooking

Product Description

Since its original publication twenty years ago Samia Abdennours Egyptian Cooking" has become a true classic
- a must-have cookbook for anyone who wants to eat as the Egyptians do. From hearty staples like foul midammis (stewed fava beans) & kushari (a mix of pasta rice & lentils under a rich tomato sauce) to more complex meals such as roast leg of lamb & baked stuffed fish " Egyptian Cooking" runs the gamut of the national cuisine. Now in this revised & expanded edition Abdennour has added over eighty new recipes from all over the Middle East including some of the most popular dishes from the Levant the Gulf & North Africa. With some 480 recipes & mouthwatering color photographs this versatile guide gives users a wide array of basic meals & sumptuous dishes. With entries organized under the categories of Mezze Breakfast Main Courses Sweets & Desserts & Beverages " Egyptian Cooking" offers a comprehensive collection of Middle Eastern recipes in one volume. Spiral-bound for easy accessibility while cooking this practical handbook offers detailed advice on shopping food preparation & unusual ingredients as well as the Arabic names for individual items & recipes. Ideal for the novice as well as the experienced cook this expanded edition of an Egyptian bestseller is the ideal introduction to cooking this delicious cuisine at home."