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This compehensive new book not only includes a range of traditional and lesser-known dishes from the two regions, but discusses their origins with a fascinating introduction to the history, landscapes and traditions of both countries.Over 150 deliciously aromatic, spicy and occasionally fiery recipes, all explained step by step with over 500 beautiful colour photographs.

This title presents traditional food and cooking in 25 authentic dishes. You can explore the rich and vibrant food of the Lebanon, one of the most exquisite cuisines of the world. It includes traditional dishes such as Falafel, Fattoush and Kibbeh, as well as less well known, but equally delicious, recipes such as Stuffed Apricots with Rice, Baked Red Cabbage with Quince, Roasted Fish with Orange and Lime, plus delectable desserts such as sweet turmeric cakes. The introduction offers a fascinating overview of Lebanese cooking and eating traditions plus a guide to the main ingredients of the country. This classic recipe collection includes a fabulous array of mezes, hot and sizzling main courses, a rich variety of vegetable dishes, and tempting sweetmeats and desserts. Nutritional information for every recipe is given. It is illustrated with wonderful photographs of practical steps and final dishes. Lebanon is world-renowned for its exotic and complex cuisine. The culture is ancient, absorbing influences throughout its history of invasion and foreign rule, all of which have contributed to a cuisine rich in variety and taste.This beautiful little book aims to capture the essence of Lebanese food and introduce the reader to a world of succulently roasted fish and meat, vibrant vegetables and salads, and irresistible desserts and sweets. It is the perfect introduction to anyone wishing to experience classic Middle Eastern cooking at its best.

"The food of Lebanon, Syria and Jordan takes me on a journey - a dip into history and scoot through modern life - as every dish has a connection to stories and passion, old traditions and new. Visiting this region is never dull as life unfolds before your eyes with chaos in the noisy streets, colour in the busy markets, and a feast of flavour wherever you go. If there is one thing that can unite communities it is food: the garlicky hummus and tangy smoked aubergine dip; spicy falafel and juicy fattoush; hot buttery pastries that melt in the mouth; comforting rice dishes and bean stews; classic kibbeh in all shapes and sizes; and moreish milk puddings and fritters in scented syrup. There are Muslim feasts and Christian celebrations, Jewish and Armenian traditions, Palestinian communities and Arab heritage - there's a little bit of everything under this vast culinary roof." The culmination of years of research, this evocative volume by award-winning author and cook Ghillie Basan looks in detail at the history and geography, the customs and festivities, as well as all the local ingredients, and presents a mouthwatering selection of classic recipes, all beautifully photographed.

"Greet a Turk and you will eat. Whether you are in the busy streets of Istanbul, in a small village in Anatolia, on the slopesabove Bursa, or in a resort in the Mediterranean, the enticing aroma of grilling, baking, and spices fills the air - warm breadrings covered in sesame seeds; deep-fried mussels with a garlicky sauce; roasted chestnuts, almonds and pistachio nuts;savoury pastries filled with melting cheese; lamb roasting on a spit; aubergines smoking over charcoal; and the scentof fresh peaches. You can try Ottoman puddings in Istanbul; juicy apricots stuffed with rice in Cappadocia; anchovy pilaffalong the Black Sea coast; fiery kebabs served on a sword in Adana; and the hallucinogenic honey of Kars in easternAnatolia. The Turks are passionate about their cuisine. It gives them pleasure to share it with you and it is their generoushospitality that draws me to the country again and again." This glorious volume by award-winning author and cookGhillie Basan looks in detail at the culinary history and geography, the customs and festivities, as well as the localingredients, and presents a tantalising selection of classic regional recipes.

LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDRE SIMON FOOD & DRINK BOOK AWARDS 2025. The culmination of years of research, this evocative volume in an extended and updated new edition by award-winning author and cook Ghillie Basan looks in detail at the history and geography, customs and festivities, as well as all the local ingredients, and presents a mouthwatering selection of classic recipes, with beautifully pictures throughout, including new footage from Alice Morrison, adventurer and photographer (and resident of Imil, Morocco).Food is of utmost importance in Morocco. Offering, sharing and receiving are intertwined and, even in the humblest of homes, a guest will be offered dates to dip in milk, or a simple glass of milk flavoured with rosewater, sometimes with scented petals floating on top. Freshly baked or griddled bread, scented sweetmeats or fruit may also be offered to welcome guests and wherever you go in the country a glass of hot, sweet mint tea is the essence of hospitality, friendship, family gatherings and trade. This is just the beginning. What has yet to come is a feast for the senses. Spicy and scented, fruity and sweet, offering creative combinations of cumin and ginger, honey and cinnamon, saffron and rose chillies and turmeric, nuts, marinated olives and preserved lemons, served in painted, earthenware bowls and tagines, Moroccan food is both exciting and inspiring. It is no wonder that the cuisine has been described as the 'perfumed soul' of the culture.A table laden with a Moroccan feast can tell the fascinating story of the country and its people and the influences from the ancient and medieval cultures that have left their mark on the region. At the root of the culinary culture are the indigenous Amazigh, the Berber communities, with their traditions of tagines and couscous; the nomadic Bedouins from the desert who brought dates, milk and grains; the Moors expelled from Spain who relied heavily on olives and olive oil and brought with them the Andalucian flavours of paprika and herbs; the Sephardic Jews with their preserving techniques employing salt; the Arabs who introduced the sophisticated cuisine from the Middle East along with Islamic culinary restrictions; the slaves from central Africa with their tribal secrets; the Ottoman influence of kebabs and pastry making; and the finesse of the French. Sensually intertwining the ancient and medieval influences within the modern, the cuisine is regarded as the most exquisite and refined of the Maghreb, the North African region comprising Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria. Libya and Mauritania. "While I walked up to the Kasbah du Toubkal, a magnificent mountain retreat in the Atlas Mountains, my young children were transported on the back of a gentle mule. Chatting and giggling, they were blissfully unaware of the draining heat, but I was thankful when we arrived at the walls of the ancient refuge. In the shelter and shade of the pretty courtyard garden, a vision of colour from lush green herbs and scented pink roses, we were greeted warmly with a cool sprinkling of rose water to refresh our hands, faces and necks and the most succulent dates I have ever tasted dipped in a bowl of milk - traditional Berber hospitality. Welcome to Morocco!"

This title features over 60 step-by-step recipes in 250 photographs. You can discover the secrets of Vietnamese cooking in 60 fresh and fragrant recipes. It contains deliciously authentic recipes from all over Vietnam, including Hanoi Fried Fish with Dill, Baked Stuffed Crab Shells, Garlic-roasted Quails with Honey, and Star Anise Ice Cream. It is beautifully illustrated with over 280 photographs, including easy-to-follow steps and a glorious picture of every finished recipe. It includes a fascinating introduction to the cuisine and culture of Vietnam, from bustling markets stacked with fresh produce to food etiquette and manners. With a whole host of mouthwatering dishes, from soups and noodles to vegetable dishes and sweet snacks, this book will help you explore the essence of Vietnamese culinary tradition. With a predominance of rice, noodles, wheat, beans, fresh vegetables and herbs, and minimum oil, Vietnamese is undoubtedly one of the healthiest cuisines of the world. Varied textures and exotic ingredients provide a range of fragrant delights for the contemporary kitchen.A fact-packed introduction offers a fascinating overview of the cuisine, with a focus on regional variations. The recipe section is the heart of the book, and it contains chapters on soups and snacks; fish and shellfish; meat and poultry; rice and noodles; vegetables, salads, pickles and sauces; and sweet snacks and drinks. There are over 60 tantalizing recipes from all regions of Vietnam, all shown with step-by-step photographs, which make it simple to achieve great results. For anyone wanting to sample these fresh and fragrant tastes, this book will be an inspiring addition to the kitchen shelf.

With a predominance of rice, noodles, wheat, beans, fresh vegetables and herbs, and minimal oil, Vietnamese food is undoubtedly one of the healthiest cuisines in the world. Varied textures and exotic ingredients provide a range of fragrant delights for the contemporary kitchen. An informative introduction offers a fascinating overview of the history of Vietnam and neighbouring Cambodia concentrating on their culinary heritage, with a focus on regional variations. This is followed by a wonderful recipe section featuring deliciously authentic recipes from all over Vietnam and Cambodia including Hanoi Fried Fish with Dill, Baked Stuff Crab Shells, Garlic-roasted Quails with Honey, and Star Anise Ice Cream. For anyone wanting to sample these fresh and fragrant tastes, this book will be an inspiring addition to the kitchen shelf.

Brunch should evoke a sense of pleasure and relaxation – and perhaps also the temptation to try something new.Food writer and broadcaster Ghillie Basan offers 50 recipes in seven themed sections: brunch in a bowl, brunch with eggs, brunch on bread, baked potato brunch, sweet-tooth brunch and boozy brunch. Featuring Scottish ingredients in traditional recipes as well as imaginative combinations – from herring in oatmeal with creamy scrambled eggs and cranachan smoothie to pancetta scallops with Caesar salad bruschetta and bacon butties with honey gooseberries – this little book is the perfect inspiration for those days when time is more generous and food less rushed.

Scotland has some of the best seafood in the world, so we why don’t we eat more of it? Why don’t we highlight the bounty of our seas and the people who fish, produce, sell, preserve and cook it?Acclaimed cooker writer Ghillie Basan embarks on a journey around Scotland’s coastline and over to the islands to capture the essence of our nation’s seafood through the stories of fisherman, farmers, artisan smokers and curers, boat builders and net makers, creels and shacks, skin tanners and age-old traditions.In addition, she offers 90 original recipes showcasing the wonderful produce she encounters on her journeys to all parts of the country.Features a foreword by Gary Maclean, winner of MasterChef: The Professionals

These hearty one-pot meals, flavoured with fragrant spices, are cooked and served from an elegant, specially designed cooking vessel, also called a tagine. In Ghillie Basan’s collection of deliciously authentic recipes you will find some of the best-loved classics of the Moroccan kitchen.Try the sumptuous Lamb Tagine with Dates, Almonds and Pistachios, and the tangy Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon, Green Olives and Thyme. Also included are less traditional but equally delicious recipes for beef and fish – try Beef Tagine with Sweet Potatoes, Peas and Ginger or a tagine of Monkfish, Potatoes, Tomatoes and Black Olives. Hearty vegetable tagines include Baby Aubergine with Coriander and Mint, and Butternut Squash, Shallots, Sultanas and Almonds. Recipes for variations on couscous, the classic accompaniment to tagines, are also given plus plenty of ideas for fresh-tasting salads and vegetable side dishes to serve as part of your Moroccan-style feast.

Experience the true taste of Morocco with these delicious aromatic vegetarian and vegan casseroles.Named after the earthenware pot in which they are traditionally prepared, tagines are fragrantly spiced and comforting, easy to make and sure to satisfy at every occasion. And prepared without meat (and often without dairy, too) they are not only economical, but also one of the best ways to enjoy seasonal produce. In this collection of authentic Moroccan recipes, you will find some of the best-loved tagines, from Lighter Tagines, such as Roasted Cherry Tomato Tagine with Feta and Preserved Lemon or Roasted Pear, Fig and Walnut Tagine with Fennel, to Hearty Tagines including Roasted Sweet Potato Tagine with Ginger, Cinnamon and Honey or Spicy Carrot Tagine with Chickpeas, Turmeric and Coriander. Along with the tagines, you will find recipes for its traditional accompaniment, couscous, prepared in a variety of exciting ways, as well as recipes for appetizers and other dishes to serve alongside. Create your own aromatic feast, worthy of any Moroccan kitchen.

A collection of recipes inspired by the vibrant and diverse culture of the Levant, the region of the Middle East that stretches along the shores of the eastern Mediterranean.Small plates to relish (relish being the original meaning of the Persian word maza from which the term mezze derives) include popular dips, salads and small bites – hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouleh and falafel – as well as less familiar recipes to discover. Freshly grilled fish and seafood, served with yogurt dips flavoured with spicy harissa paste, or a simple coupling of mint and cucumber, are just the start of an ocean odyssey of tastes. For carnivores, chicken dishes are enhanced by all manner of spicy marinades, such as Paprika and Lemon-Infused Taouk; or how about Grilled Skewers of Beef with a Tahini-Based Tarator Sauce; or one of the greats of Levantine feasting, a Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder steeped in spices and served with a Pomegranate, Yogurt and Pistachio Sauce. You’ll want to return to these deliciously fresh and exciting dishes time and again. This is a new edition of a previously published title.

Over 60 authentic classic recipes from an undiscovered cuisine, shown step-by-step in over 300 stunning photographs An illustrated practical introduction to using ingredients, equipment and techniques

(See 9780754835158 for new expanded hardback edition!) This title provides an exciting guide to Turkish cuisine, including Vegetable Dishes, Beans, Peas, Lentils and Pilaffs, Fish and Shellfish, Meat and Poultry and Desserts. It features more than 75 delicious step-by-step recipes, from world-famous dishes such as Peppers Stuffed with Aromatic Rice, Lamb Sis Kebab or Festive Semolina Helva with Pine Nuts, to more unusual treats like Veiled Pilaff, Spicy Rabbit Stew with Shallots and Figs or Ottoman Milk Pudding. It includes a comprehensive visual guide to Turkish ingredients, and detailed instructions for essential preparation and cooking techniques. Cook's tips, variations and complete nutritional information are provided throughout. Opening with a fascinating introduction to the rich culinary history, culture and traditions of the Turkish people, Ghillie Basan describes how years of war and migration have helped to shape the modern cuisine, from early nomadic Anatolian tribal practices through the dazzling Ottoman period to the modern table. Then follows a comprehensive guide to the equipment, ingredients and techniques used in the Turkish kitchen, including step-by-step sequences to explain the processes clearly.Beautifully illustrated with more than 450 photographs, and complete with nutritional notes, cook's tips and variations, this stunning book provides a tantalizing insight to an ancient and diverse cuisine.

This title features classic Filipino recipes, made easy with 70 authentic traditional dishes, shown step-by-step in 400 beautiful photographs. It offers a sensational collection of traditional and exotic recipes that captures the essence of the cuisine. It also features a concise introduction about life in the Philippines, with information about the region, the geography, festivals, history and culinary traditions. Each easy-to-follow recipe is illustrated with a beautiful picture of the finished dish, as well as step-by-step instructions to ensure perfect results are achieved every time. Complete nutritional information is provided for every recipe, as well as cook's tips and variations. The main section of this book features a collection of over 70 classic and popular recipes. All the classics are included and there are also some wonderful sweet snacks and bakes to try too. More than 400 color photographs illustrate how each dish is made, as well as showing the beautiful final result. Full nutritional information provides an at-a-glance dietary reference, and there are many suggestions for variations as well as cook's tips.If you want to learn more about the cuisine of the Philippines and find out how to make some wonderful dishes using easy-to-follow instructions, and sample the aromatic and fragrant flavours that typify this fabulous food, then this is the perfect choice for you.

A mouth-watering collection of dips, bites, salads and other small plates to share from the Mediterranean and Middle East, to enjoy as appetizers or light meals.Mezze features a mouth-watering collection of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dips, bites, salads and other small plates to share, to enjoy as appetizers or light meals. At its simplest, mezze can be represented by a bowl of gleaming olives marinated in lemon juice and crushed coriander seeds, or a mixture of roasted nuts and seeds tossed in salt and dried thyme. At its most elaborate, it can be presented as an entire feast comprising a myriad of little colourful dishes, each the bearer of something savoury or sweet but always delicious.In this edition you’ll discover such exciting recipes as Orange and Date Salad with Chillies and Preserved Lemon; Hot Hummus with Pine Nuts and Chilli Butter; Baby Saffron Squid stuffed with Bulgur and Zahtar; and Stuffed Dates in Clementine Syrup – nothing beats the magic of mezze.

Discover the mouthwatering and unique flavours of two distinctive yet complementary Asian cuisines, with a collection of 80 deliciously authentic recipes.

This book helps you discover the secrets of this fresh, fragrant and delicate food, with its South-east Asian and French fusion. You can explore the rivers and deltas of Vietnam, the bustling markets of Saigon and Hanoi, and the celebrations and rich traditions that pervade everyday life. You can enjoy classic street food, such as Singapore noodles and Vietnamese spring rolls, delicious main dishes such as Saigon shellfish curry, or one of the sumptuous sweets, such as coconut sorbet or Vietnamese fried bananas. Vietnamese cuisine is one of the jewels of South-east Asia, with a style of cooking that is a wonderful blend of Chinese and Asian ingredients and the traditions of classic French food. With more than 75 authentic recipes - from the national beef noodle soup, pho, which is eaten morning, noon and night, to pork pate spread on warm baguettes and drizzled with nuoc cham - this book gives you the opportunity to recreate a taste of Vietnam in your own kitchen. Make classic street food or sophisticated main meals, or try any one of the delectable sweet snacks that are enjoyed throughout Vietnam.This beautifully written, stunningly photographed book captures the real taste of Vietnam, and is irresistible for anyone who loves good food.

This title deals with traditions, techniques, and 80 classic dishes. It is an authentic collection of 80 delicious recipes that represent the best of Malaysian and Singaporean cooking - all shown in over 300 stunning photographs. It features an introduction to this exotic cuisine, which blends Malay, Indian and Chinese traditions, and offers a comprehensive guide to unusual ingredients. It contains chapters on spicy soups, mouthwatering appetizers, pungent meat and poultry dishes, quick-and-easy rice and noodles, and refreshing desserts. You can try fabulous and authentic recipes like Steamed Fish Nonya-style, Sarawak Goat Curry, snacks such as Popiah, soups such as Laksa and tempting desserts like Mashed and Fried Banana Fritters. The cuisines of Malaysia and Singapore are influenced by their wonderfully multicultural populations, resulting in many unique gastronomical delights. This is reflected in the immense variety of dishes found throughout the region, with a heady mixture of herbs and spices, sometimes pungent, sometimes hot, but always in perfect harmony.In this book you'll find an exciting collection of recipes that brings together the sweet spices and fiery tastes that define the food. All the classics are included, from Pork Satay with Piquant Pineapple Sauce to pungent Devil's Curry and Rendang, as well as unusual and exciting recipes like Roasted Coconut Ice Cream. In this vibrant guide to Malaysian and Singaporean food, the carefully researched and tested recipes promise delicious treats that will be enjoyed again and again.

This book covers traditions, ingredients, tastes, and techniques. You can discover a mouthwateringly classic cuisine with a collection of 75 authentic recipes. You can explore a creative fusion of regional recipes from the shimmering coastlines of the Mediterranean and Aegean seas to the rural regions of Anatolia, together with the ever-evolving cooking of Istanbul. From simple meze to heavenly-scented Turkish Delight, explore a vibrant cuisine that mixes an enviable range of herbs and spices with dairy produce, fruit and vegetables, meat, fish and shellfish. The tantalizing collection of recipes includes traditional dishes such as Baked Anatolian Humus with Pine Nuts, Ottoman Artichokes Poached with Lemon and Dill, Spicy Adana Kebabs and Rose-petal Sorbet. It includes more than 300 specially commissioned beautiful and evocative photographs. This wonderful collection of recipes evokes the tastes and textures of traditional Turkish cooking - its exciting use of herbs and spices with sweet and salty combinations - and places them in a modern context.Dishes range from easy meze and salads to ideas for stylish entertaining, including soups, healthy vegetarian dishes, fresh fish, succulent meat and poultry recipes, and a tempting selection of desserts and jams. You can discover recipes such as Muhammara, a spicy walnut dip; enjoy a fragrant sour cherry pilaf try a succulent Anatolian spiced rabbit stew or chicken casserole. Drinks and rich, creamy desserts such as Poached Apricots Filled with Buffalo Cream or Sutlac - the best ever rice pudding - are also included. The Turks are well known for their lavish hospitality - and this sumptuous book will provide all the inspiration you need to follow their example.

This title helps you discover the secrets of a culinary tradition characterized by subtle scents, delicate tastes and elegant presentation. It offers full of tempting recipes that draw on the herbs and spices of the souk, the fresh ingredients of the countryside, and the traditions of the Moroccan kitchen. You can enjoy Casablancan Couscous with Roasted Summer Vegetables, Tagine of Lamb with Crunchy Country Salad, Sauteed Herb Salad with Chilli and Preserved Lemon, and Burnt Mulhalbia with Rose-Petal Jam. This beautifully photographed book is full of recipes that evoke the glorious tastes and textures of traditional Moroccan cooking - its exciting use of ingredients, its sweet and spicy combinations, its careful use of petals and flower waters - and places them in a modern context. You can discover tagines of chicken or lamb, enhanced by preserved lemons, prunes and olives. You can enjoy fresh, tangy salads such as Artichoke Hearts with Ginger and Honey, and delectable snacks such as Mini Saffron Fish Cakes. It includes drinks and rich desserts, such as Sweet Couscous with Rose-scented Fruit Compote.Every recipe is clearly explained, and an introduction describes all the ingredients and cooking techniques. Moroccans are well known for their love of wonderful food and generous hospitality, and this book will provide all the inspiration you need to follow their example.