Kitchen * | Phaidon The Arabesque Table

A One-Of-A-Kind Collection Of Original Contemporary Recipes From Across The Arab World From Acclaimed Author Reem Kassis

“The Arabesque Table Is Full To The Brim With Dishes Which Are Rooted In Tradition And At The Same Time Creatively (And Deliciously!) Transcend It. It Is Wonderful!” Yotam Ottolenghi

“Refreshing Is …The Best Word To Describe Ms. Kassis’S Book… The Arabesque Table Zooms Out, Examining Both The History And The Evolution Of Arab Dishes, Suggesting Another, Richer Approach To Understanding Food.” Wall Street Journal

Acclaimed Author Reem Kassis Returns With A One-Of-A-Kind Collection Of Original Contemporary Recipes Tracing The Rich History Of Arab Cuisine.

The Arabesque Table Takes Inspiration From The Traditional Food Of The Arab World, Weaving Reem Kassis’S Historic Research And Cultural Knowledge With Her Contemporary Interpretations Of An Ancient, Remarkably Diverse Cuisine.

In Her Personal, Engaging Voice, Reem Bridges Past And Present To Open Up The World Of Arabic Cooking Today, Showcasing A Mosaic Of 130 Delicious, Accessible Home Recipes. Organized By Primary Ingredient, The Recipes And Vivid Photographs Bring The Dishes To Life While Her Narrative Offers Not Only A Sense Of Taste, But A Sense Of Time And Place As Well.

More Than Just A Compilation Of Modern Arabic Recipes, The Arabesque Table Celebrates The Evolution Of Arab Cuisine And The Stories Of Cross-Cultural Connection It Recounts, Paying Tribute To The History And Journey That Have Led To This Point.

With The Past On Full Display In This Heavily Researched And Exciting Book, You Will Find Dishes From The Golden Age Of Islam: Like Narjissiya (A Fava Bean And Egg Hash) And Makmoora (A Layered Chicken, Onion And Pine Nut Pot Pie), As Well As Contemporary And Globally Inspired Interpretations: Like Tahini Cheesecake And Caramelized Butternut Squash Fatteh With Za’Atar, Revealing A Cuisine That Is Vibrant, Nourishing, And Exciting, But Above All, Reminding Us Of How Powerful Food Is In Defining The Relationship Between People, Place And Identity.

Author: Reem Kassis, Hans Stofregen (Designed By). Isbn: 9781838662516 Hardcover: 256 Pages. Size: 10.1 X 7.7 X 1.1