Middle Eastern Cooking

Cooking across the Middle East is far from uniform, since the many nations of the region each carry their own culinary traditions. Everyday dishes often pair grains, legumes, fresh produce and fruit with yoghurt, while lamb and chicken appear frequently.

Sweeter contrasts are part of the picture too. Cakes steeped in sugary syrups and dense, crunchy halvas are commonly enjoyed alongside coffee or tea.

The book covers the whole meal, from soups and the mezze spread to fish, meat, poultry and egg main courses, vegetable sides, desserts and drinks. It also offers menus that help the cook recreate the feel of a Middle Eastern table.