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Persiana: Recipes from the Middle East & Beyond

The special gold-embellished 10th anniversary edition
By Sabrina Ghayour
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Persiana: Recipes from the Middle East & Beyond by Sabrina Ghayour invites readers to explore the vibrant and flavorful world of Middle Eastern cuisine. The book offers a diverse selection of easy-to-follow recipes, featuring aromatic spices and fresh ingredients that capture the essence of the region. With a focus on both traditional dishes and modern interpretations, it provides a delightful culinary journey that can be enjoyed by cooks of all skill levels.
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This delightful cookbook may appeal to you if you have a passion for rich, aromatic flavours and want to explore the vibrant world of Middle Eastern cuisine. It offers accessible recipes that creatively blend spices and ingredients, perfect for both novice cooks and seasoned food enthusiasts eager to expand their culinary repertoire.

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Sabrina Ghayour's Persiana is a celebration of the food & flavours from around the Southern & Eastern shores of the Mediterranean, with over 100 recipes for Middle Eastern dishes

Persiana is a celebration of the food and flavours from the regions near the Southern and Eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea, with over 100 recipes for modern and accessible Middle Eastern dishes, including Lamb & Sour Cherry Meatballs; Chicken, Preserved Lemon & Olive Tagine; Blood Orange & Radicchio Salad; Persian Flatbread; and Spiced Carrot, Pistachio & Coconut Cake with Rosewater Cream.

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Persiana: Recipes from the Middle East & Beyond by Sabrina Ghayour is a celebration of the food and flavours from the regions near the Southern and Eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

The book includes over 100 recipes for modern and accessible Middle Eastern dishes. Examples include Lamb & Sour Cherry Meatballs, Blood Orange & Radicchio Salad, and Spiced Carrot, Pistachio & Coconut Cake with Rosewater Cream.

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Sabrina Ghayour's Persiana has received glowing reviews as a delightful celebration of Middle Eastern cuisine, with its enchanting and flavourful recipes for everything from tagines to sweet treats. The book is praised for its ability to demystify the use of spices, inspiring readers to experience rich dishes reminiscent of grand feasts. This tribute to the region's culinary culture promises to take readers on a gastronomic journey through aromatic flavours.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781845339104

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 May 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Mitchell Beazley

Illustration: Approx. 135 colour photographs and black and white illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 1020g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Rising star of the Middle Eastern food trend, Sabrina Ghayour is a chef, food writer and the charismatic Persian-born host of regular London supper clubs specialising in Persian and Middle Eastern flavours. She also teaches at the Divertimenti Cookery School. Recent collaborations include the 'Passage to Persia' pop-up with Anna Hansen at The Modern Pantry with guest chefs Ben Spalding, Omar Allibhoy, Alexis Gauthier and Tim Anderson, and Oliver Peyton's 'Friday Night Socials' at The National Gallery.

This summer Sabrina appeared at the BBC Good Food Show, Taste of London and Jamie Oliver's Big Feastival. Upcoming events include a pop-up at Grain Store with chef Bruno Loubet and the BBC Good Food Show - Winter. Her work has featured in The Times, the Sunday Times, the Evening Standard, The Guardian, The Independent, The Telegraph, Delicious magazine, Sainsbury's Magazine and BBC Good Food magazine.

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