From the Lands of Figs and Olives

by Salloum, Habeeb; Peters, James

• ISBN13: 9781566561594
• ISBN10: 1566561590
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1994-09-01
• Publisher: Interlink Pub Group Inc

Summary

This is one of the most complete books on the cuisine ever published, providing a wealth of exciting new recipes as well as some of the best traditional ones, carefully tested and adapted for the Western kitchen.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	vi
Introduction	1	(3)
Glossary of Spices, Herbs, and Other Delights	4	(3)
Special Equipment	7	(2)
Basic Recipes	9	(12)
Bread, rice, yogurt, sauces, recipes for staples on the table every day, recipes for doughs and stuffings used in several different dishes
Appetizers	21	(12)
A selection from the innumerable array of maza, dips, purees, vegetable pickles and pates
Soups	33	(22)
Vegetarian, meat-based, cold soups, and main-course soups
Salads	55	(20)
Appetizer salads, main-course salads, and side dishes
Meat Dishes	75	(58)
Stews, casseroles, kababs, couscous, meat pies, meatballs , and roasts
Poultry	133	(20)
Stuffed, roasted, sauced, and stewed
Fish and Shellfish	153	(16)
Recipes for whole fish, fillets, and fish stews
Egg Dishes	169	(10)
Omelettes, casseroles, appetizers, and light meals
Vegetarian Dishes	179	(28)
Vegetarian main courses, side dishes, pies, stuffed vegetables, casseroles, and falafels
Pastries and Sweets	207	(24)
Dessert pastries, cookies, candies, puddings, and cakes
Drinks	231	(6)
Arabic coffee, tea, juices, and yogurt drinks
Where to Find Ingredients	237	(3)
Index	240	(11)
Index of Recipes and Ingredients in Arabic	251	(2)
Metric Conversion Chart	253