Crazy Water Pickled Lemons : Enchanting Dishes from the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa

by Diana Henry, photographs by Jason Lowe

• ISBN13: 9781845332846
• ISBN10: 1845332849
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-28
• Publisher: MITCH

Summary

Spanish Sausages and Migas, Chilled Avocado and Coriander Soup, Herb-Scented Chocolate Truffles: this irresistibly evocative cookbook features more than 100 captivating dishes from throughout the Mediterranean, Middle East, and North Africa. Lusciously photographed by award-winning lensman Jason Lowe, and compiled by an exciting new voice in the cookery world, these recipes combine flavors in ways long forgottenor never even discoveredin the western kitchen. Diana Henry uses such classic ingredients as olive oil, coriander, chili, and dates in refreshing new ways, and also incorporates a banquet of exotic and aromatic components, including flower waters, pomegranates, and cardamom. Each selection has an irresistible charm, from the sea-and-salt infused (Catalan Salt Cod and Pepper Gratin) to the heavenly sweet (Middle Eastern Orange Cake).

Author Biography

Diana Henry writes on food for numerous magazines, including House and Garden, Food and Travel, BBC Good Food Magazine and The English Home. She spent 12 years as a TV producer, making high-profile food programmes, most notably with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Diana also worked closely with Antonio Carluccio on his Vegetable book.-á--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(2)
The Spice Trail
cardamom, chilli, cinnamon, cumin, ginger, coriander, pimenton, and saffron	8	(18)
Fragrance of the Earth
lavender, rosemary, thyme, and oregano	26	(14)
A Bowl of Fresh Herbs
parsley, cilantro, dill, basil, and mint	40	(14)
Sweet Cloves and Liquid Gold
garlic, olives, and olive oil	54	(18)
The Sweet and the Sour
honey and vinegar	72	(12)
Of Sea and Salt
anchovies, bottarga, and salt cod	84	(8)
Plundering the Stores
almonds, hazelnuts, pine nuts, and dried fruits	92	(16)
Fruits of Longing
figs, quinces, pomegranates, and dates	108	(20)
Curds and Whey
yogurt, feta, and ricotta	128	(18)
Food from the Hearth
flatbreads	146	(12)
Pith and Skin
oranges and lemons	158	(18)
Heaven Scent
flowers and flower waters	176	(15)
Index	191