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'Arto der Haroutunian's classic was regarded as a seminal work on a rich culinary tradition. At last, here's a redesigned new edition of the cookbook everone want.' Delicious 'Much admired...covers an impressively disparate range of cultures.' The Independent on Sunday 'Peppered with anecdotes on life, food, and Middle Eastern culture, this book will provide real foodies with a classic they can enjoy for years to come.' --The Oxford Times
Beautifully written with plenty of ideas for even the most jaded cooks --John Lewis, Waterstones
Beautifully written with plenty of ideas for even the most jaded cooks --John Lewis, Waterstones
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All Arto der Haroutunian's twelve cookbooks written in the 1980s became classics; it was his belief that the rich culinary tradition of the Middle East is the main source of many of our Western cuisines and his books were intended as an introduction to that tradition. His "Middle Eastern Cookery" is regarded as the seminal work on the subject but it had been out of print for twenty years with second hand copies on offer for over four hundred pounds, such was its scarcity and popularity. At last here in a new redesigned paperback edition is "The Middle Eastern Cookbook" that everyone wants. It is a book containing every possible recipe from the Middle East - there are dishes from the plains of Georgia, from Afganistan, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Persia and Armenia. It is written in the same wonderful style as his other classic cookbooks; peppered with anecdotes on life, food and culture. He guides us first round the mezze table and then leads us on to recipes for soups, salads, savouries, pilaffs, kebabs, casseroles and grills that make the best use of meat, fish and poultry. He teaches the cook about the different spices that are favoured by different countries - mint for Armenia, cumin for Iran and with each recipe comes a piece of history or a fable which makes this a book to read as well as an unequalled collection of recipes.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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This is a wonderful cookbook and should never be allowed to go out of print again! I am of part-Armenian origin but have never had the fortune to travel to Armenia and to be able to tap into the cuisine of my father's country and culture in this way fills a big gap in the knowledge of my personal heritage. None of the dishes are difficult to make and some are really unusual, stuffed melon, for example. I have made this dish and it's a revelation: you think it will taste sweet because it contains, sugar, raisins and cinnamon, but also lamb (or beef), so it's a savoury dish and all these wonderful, fragrant ingredients are stuffed into a cantaloupe or honeydew melon! It is delicious. Arto reminds us of a Turkish saying: "Only an Armenian would stuff a melon, cry over a large chunk of rock (i.e. Mount Ararat, the symbol of Armenia) and claim all defeats are really victories." Well, it makes me proud to be part Armenian :-) Not all the recipes are from Armenia, however, and the lucky reader will find recipes from all over the Middle East - they are all so much worth taking the time to get to know.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When I was invited to review this book, I had no idea that the author was quite so prolific. I haven't even had an opportunity to try the others yet! Okay, so the photos are lacking but, let's face it, would you knock any classic novel for not being in child-sized print or for having no cartoons? No, of course not. I wanted a genuine, tried-and-trusted set of new recipes from the Levant, and the eastern seaboard of the Med to compliment the better known fare from Greece and Italy and that is exactly what this delivered. I'm not the world's best chef but I have managed just fine so far. Love it.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
One of the most interesting and enjoyable cookbooks I have picked up in a while. Not only are all the recipes well presented and described but the anecdotes and proverbs of the different cultures in the Middle East, which Arto so colourfully describes, add that extra bit of spice!
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A middle eastern treat
This is a delightful cookery book, well laid-out and clear. However, no photos, so if that's important to you, try something else. Read more
Published 4 months ago by G. Mullin
The new edition of the cookbook everyone wants
It was out of print for 20 years, but second-hand copies changed hands for over £400. At last, here's a redesigned new edition of the cookbook everyone wants. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Danny Marbella
No Pictures
Its all words, no pictures of the food. Maybe its me but I find it difficult to decide if I want my husband to cook it for me (!) if I cant see what its meant to look like!
Published 19 months ago by Emma
Broad spectrum but...
I was impressed by the broad spectrum of recipes in this book and the 2 or 3 things I have made so far have been delicious, but as there are no photos at all of the finished... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2009 by Bob
Middle Eastern Cookery
Middle Eastern CookeryA collection of most authentic recipes, excellently presented. A well written book worth every cent. Thinking of buying another copy as a gift to my daughter.
Published on 24 July 2009 by P. Mackertichian
No pictures
Very disappointed. No pictures at all.
I thought it's for Middle East food, but the result is a mixture from Iran, Armenia, and other non Middle Eastern countries. Read more
I thought it's for Middle East food, but the result is a mixture from Iran, Armenia, and other non Middle Eastern countries. Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2009 by A. Azzu
Wide ranging collection
A wide ranging collection of recipes, from the Caucasus, Turkey, the Arab countries & Israel, and Iran, collected by the late Arto de Haroutunian, who by all accounts seems to have... Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2009 by E. L. Wisty
My Kitchen Bible
This is my second copy. I wore out the other to bits! Every recipe has been a success. Loved by family & friends.
Published on 20 May 2009 by Mo
excellent
my copy from 1987 has just about fallen apart from over use, glad to get a new copy, best cooking book i have ever brought.
Published on 9 May 2009 by P. J. Keating
Excellent Book
At long last I have been able to get a copy of my own. Love all the recipes and the explanations. Recommend to all food lovers.
Published on 4 May 2009 by Jen
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