The Taste of Egypt

<p><strong>A modern approach to one of the world’s oldest cuisines and winner of Best Mediterranean Cuisine Book (Gourmand World Cookbook Awards)</strong><strong>, new in paperback</strong></p><p>Combining mouthwatering recipes with a fresh, contemporary design, <em>The Taste of Egypt </em>brings the sophisticated colors and flavors of Egyptian and Middle Eastern cuisine to the modern home kitchen in unpretentious, down-to-earth style. Impress your dinner guests with sublime appetizers such as stuffed-vine leaves and roast eggplant dip. Cook up a storm with silky cumin-infused lentil soup, sensational spiced meatballs, and delicious artichokes cooked in red pepper sauce. There are summery salads to fill a picnic hamper and hearty slow-cooked beans and basterma (fenugreek-spiced cured beef) to evoke the bustling warmth of a Middle Eastern food market. And the recipes for sweet delights are designed to satisfy even the most persistent sweet tooth. Presented in a vibrant, accessible style, <em>The Taste of Egypt</em> is a celebration of a great culinary tradition and an exciting addition to the repertoire of the modern home cook.</p>