{"product_id":"zaitoun-recipes-from-the-palestinian-kitchen-hardcover","title":"Zaitoun: Recipes from the Palestinian Kitchen - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eYasmin Khan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYasmin Khan unlocks the flavors and fragrances of modern Palestine, from the sun-kissed pomegranate stalls of Akka, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, through evergreen oases of date plantations in the Jordan Valley, to the fading fish markets of Gaza City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalestinian food is winningly fresh and bright, centered around colorful mezze dishes that feature the region's bountiful eggplants, peppers, artichokes, and green beans; slow-cooked stews of chicken and lamb flavored with Palestinian barahat spice blends; and the marriage of local olive oil with earthy za'atar, served in small bowls to accompany toasted breads. It has evolved over several millennia through the influences of Arabic, Jewish, Armenian, Persian, Turkish, and Bedouin cultures and civilizations that have ruled over, or lived in, the area known as ancient Palestine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn each place she visits, Khan enters the kitchens of Palestinians of all ages and backgrounds, discovering the secrets of their cuisine and sharing heartlifting stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Yasmin Khan's debut book \u003cem\u003eThe Saffron Tales\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is so much more than a compilation of recipes, gorgeous though they themselves are. This is a book that tells a story, both cultural and personal, and her voice is as engaging as her food.\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eNigella Lawson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarberries, fresh herbs, date molasses, dried limes, saffron; Yasmin's Persian pantry staples are a roll call of my favourite ingredients. Her recipes are a mouthwatering showcase of a beautiful country.\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eYotam Ottolenghi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYasmin Khan has lived and traveled widely in Iran, and \u003cem\u003eThe Saffron Tales\u003c\/em\u003e...reflects traditions she knows intimately. But she has the rare gift of being able to translate her personal heritage into recipes even newcomers will be able to pull off.\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the more engrossing cookbooks I read this year...Nations speak and, in some cases, survive through their culinary traditions. This book is an incomparable and important examination of Iranian society through its kitchens and cuisine.\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[Khan's] food is a sensitive balance of tradition with modern tweaks.\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.7 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 05, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51747732816160,"sku":"9781324002628","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ca143d6c85ad9a6acd7d5a71cf3a59ac_6520da83-26c2-41b5-b618-919a225fbdfe.webp?v=1779899878","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/zaitoun-recipes-from-the-palestinian-kitchen-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}