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Nile Nightshade

An Egyptian Culinary History of the Tomato

by Anny Gaul ...

Series Book 87 - California Studies in Food and Culture
Best Culinary History Book in the World, Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2025**"Leaves few cultural-societal stones unturned in chronicling how the tomato gradually came to be a constant presence in Egyptian life."—**The Wall Street JournalA cultural and culinary history of modern Egypt through the nation's beloved tomato.By the end of the twentieth century, the tomato—indigenous to the Americas ... Read more

$26.59 USD

Best Culinary History Book in the World, Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2025**"Leaves few cultural-societal stones unturned in chronicling how the tomato gradually came to be a constant presence in Egyptian life."—**The Wall Street JournalA cultural and culinary history of modern Egypt through the nation's beloved tomato.By the end of the twentieth century, the tomato—indigenous to the Americas
... Read more
Hello, Home Cooking

Do-Able Dishes for Every Day: A Cookbook

by Ham El-Waylly ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Comfort food for everyone.In Hello, Home Cooking, Chef Ham El-Waylly taps into everyone’s nostalgia—his versions of beloved dishes carry a can’t-quite-put-my-finger-on-it heart-warming quality. These recipes work for cooks of all levels, using core flavors from different cuisines, and frees readers to mix, match, and shake up classic dishes from all around the world. From ... Read more

$14.99 USD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Comfort food for everyone.In Hello, Home Cooking, Chef Ham El-Waylly taps into everyone’s nostalgia—his versions of beloved dishes carry a can’t-quite-put-my-finger-on-it heart-warming quality. These recipes work for cooks of all levels, using core flavors from different cuisines, and frees readers to mix, match, and shake up classic dishes from all around the world. From
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Arabesque

A Taste of Morocco, Turkey, and Lebanon: A Cookbook

by Claudia Roden ...

Morocco, Turkey, and Lebanon offer some of the world's most exciting cuisines. In this delectable cookbook, the award-winning, bestselling author of The Book of Jewish Cooking and Claudia Roden's Mediterranean translates the subtle play of flavors and cooking techniques to our own home kitchens.Interweaving history, stories, and her own observations, she gives us 150 of the most delicious recipes: ... Read more

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Morocco, Turkey, and Lebanon offer some of the world's most exciting cuisines. In this delectable cookbook, the award-winning, bestselling author of The Book of Jewish Cooking and Claudia Roden's Mediterranean translates the subtle play of flavors and cooking techniques to our own home kitchens.Interweaving history, stories, and her own observations, she gives us 150 of the most delicious recipes:
... Read more
I Could Nosh

Classic Jew-ish Recipes Revamped for Every Day

by Jake Cohen ...

New York Times BestsellerThe much-anticipated new cookbook from the author of the beloved New York Times bestseller Jew-ish, Jake Cohen, a fun and inspiring collection of recipes melding traditional Jewish flavors and modern influences.nosh /näSH/verb: eat food enthusiastically or greedily; eat between meals.“Here bubuleh, I made you a tun... ... Read more

$15.99 USD

New York Times BestsellerThe much-anticipated new cookbook from the author of the beloved New York Times bestseller Jew-ish, Jake Cohen, a fun and inspiring collection of recipes melding traditional Jewish flavors and modern influences.nosh /näSH/verb: eat food enthusiastically or greedily; eat between meals.“Here bubuleh, I made you a tun...
... Read more
The New Persian Kitchen

[A Cookbook]

by Louisa Shafia ...

This luscious and contemporary take on the alluring cuisine of Iran featuring 75 recipes for both traditional Persian dishes and modern reinterpretations using Middle Eastern ingredients.In The New Persian Kitchen, acclaimed chef and Lucid Food blogger Louisa Shafia explores her Iranian heritage by reimagining classic Persian recipes from a fresh, vegetable-focused perspective. These vibrant ... Read more

$13.99 USD

This luscious and contemporary take on the alluring cuisine of Iran featuring 75 recipes for both traditional Persian dishes and modern reinterpretations using Middle Eastern ingredients.In The New Persian Kitchen, acclaimed chef and Lucid Food blogger Louisa Shafia explores her Iranian heritage by reimagining classic Persian recipes from a fresh, vegetable-focused perspective. These vibrant
... Read more
Complete Arab Cookery

by Arto der Haroutunian ...

A comprehensive cookbook of Arabian recipes, along with the culinary and cultural history of the Middle East.The basis of society in Arabia, especially in the south, was agriculture – cereals, aromatics and spices were produced and exported via the caravan routes which passed from Syria through Arabia to the Yemen. Thus Arab dishes are subtle, varied and exotic. The basic diet largely comprised, ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A comprehensive cookbook of Arabian recipes, along with the culinary and cultural history of the Middle East.The basis of society in Arabia, especially in the south, was agriculture – cereals, aromatics and spices were produced and exported via the caravan routes which passed from Syria through Arabia to the Yemen. Thus Arab dishes are subtle, varied and exotic. The basic diet largely comprised,
... Read more
A Middle Eastern Pantry

Essential Ingredients for Classic and Contemporary Recipes: A Cookbook

by Lior Lev Sercarz, Emily Stephenson ...

IACP AWARD FINALIST • An insightful exploration into the bounty of both familiar and new Middle Eastern ingredients plus 90 modern and traditional dishes in which to use them, from the author of Mastering Spice and The Spice Companion“Get ready to go on a transformative cultural journey that begins in your kitchen.”—Carla Hall, bestselling author of Carla Hall’s Soul FoodA FOOD NETWORK AND WIRED B ... Read more

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IACP AWARD FINALIST • An insightful exploration into the bounty of both familiar and new Middle Eastern ingredients plus 90 modern and traditional dishes in which to use them, from the author of Mastering Spice and The Spice Companion“Get ready to go on a transformative cultural journey that begins in your kitchen.”—Carla Hall, bestselling author of Carla Hall’s Soul FoodA FOOD NETWORK AND WIRED B
... Read more
Scents and Flavors

A Syrian Cookbook

by Charles Perry, Claudia Roden ...

Series series Library of Arabic Literature
Delectable recipes from the medieval Middle EastThis popular thirteenth-century Syrian cookbook is an ode to what its anonymous author calls the "greater part of the pleasure of this life," namely the consumption of food and drink, as well as the fragrances that garnish the meals and the diners who enjoy them.Organized like a meal, Scents and Flavors opens with appetizers and juices and proceeds ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Delectable recipes from the medieval Middle EastThis popular thirteenth-century Syrian cookbook is an ode to what its anonymous author calls the "greater part of the pleasure of this life," namely the consumption of food and drink, as well as the fragrances that garnish the meals and the diners who enjoy them.Organized like a meal, Scents and Flavors opens with appetizers and juices and proceeds
... Read more
Ottolenghi Comfort

A Cookbook

by Yotam Ottolenghi ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The beloved author of Ottolenghi Flavor reimagines comfort food with over 100 global, personal recipes.ONE OF NPR’S BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEARYotam Ottolenghi—the beloved chef who has captured the hearts of homecooks looking for inspiration and great-tasting cooking—is back. In Ottolenghi Comfort, he brings his inspiring, flavor-forward cooking to comfort dishes.With game ... Read more

$8.99 USD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The beloved author of Ottolenghi Flavor reimagines comfort food with over 100 global, personal recipes.ONE OF NPR’S BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEARYotam Ottolenghi—the beloved chef who has captured the hearts of homecooks looking for inspiration and great-tasting cooking—is back. In Ottolenghi Comfort, he brings his inspiring, flavor-forward cooking to comfort dishes.With game
... Read more
Zaytinya

Delicious Mediterranean Dishes from Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon

by José Andrés ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA vibrant celebration of the shared flavors and traditions of the Eastern MediterraneanSince Chef José Andrés opened the doors to his restaurant Zaytinya twenty years ago, food lovers have savored his creative adaptations of the classic dishes of Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon. Zaytinya’s menu has always showcased the region’s extraordinary food traditions while innovating in ... Read more

$19.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA vibrant celebration of the shared flavors and traditions of the Eastern MediterraneanSince Chef José Andrés opened the doors to his restaurant Zaytinya twenty years ago, food lovers have savored his creative adaptations of the classic dishes of Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon. Zaytinya’s menu has always showcased the region’s extraordinary food traditions while innovating in
... Read more
Plenty

Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London's Ottolenghi

by Yotam Ottolenghi ...

**The cookbook that launched Yotam Ottolenghi as an international food celebrityIf you are a fan of Plenty More, Forks Over Knives, Smitten Kitchen Every Day, or On Vegetables, you'll love this Ottolenghi cookbookA vegetarian cookbook from the author of Jerusalem: A Cookbook and other Ottolenghi cookbooks:** A must-have collection of 120 vegetarian recipes from Yotam Ottolenghi featuring exciting ... Read more

$20.99 USD

**The cookbook that launched Yotam Ottolenghi as an international food celebrityIf you are a fan of Plenty More, Forks Over Knives, Smitten Kitchen Every Day, or On Vegetables, you'll love this Ottolenghi cookbookA vegetarian cookbook from the author of Jerusalem: A Cookbook and other Ottolenghi cookbooks:** A must-have collection of 120 vegetarian recipes from Yotam Ottolenghi featuring exciting
... Read more
Zaitoun

Recipes from the Palestinian Kitchen

by Yasmin Khan ...

**A New Yorker, Guardian, BookRiot, Kitchn, KCRW, and Literary Hub Best Cookbook of the YearA dazzling celebration of Palestinian cuisine, featuring more than 80 modern recipes, captivating stories and stunning travel photography.**Yasmin Khan unlocks the flavors and fragrances of modern Palestine, from the sun-kissed pomegranate stalls of Akka, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, through ... Read more

$20.99 USD

**A New Yorker, Guardian, BookRiot, Kitchn, KCRW, and Literary Hub Best Cookbook of the YearA dazzling celebration of Palestinian cuisine, featuring more than 80 modern recipes, captivating stories and stunning travel photography.**Yasmin Khan unlocks the flavors and fragrances of modern Palestine, from the sun-kissed pomegranate stalls of Akka, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, through
... Read more
Falastin

A Cookbook

by Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley ...

A soulful tour of Palestinian cooking today from the Ottolenghi restaurants’ executive chef and partner—120 recipes shaped by his personal story as well as the history of Palestine.**JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE • IACP AWARD WINNER • LONGLISTED FOR THE ART OF EATING PRIZE • ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Forbes, Bon Appétit, NPR, San Francisco Chronicle, Food Network, Food & Wine, The ... Read more

$5.99 USD

A soulful tour of Palestinian cooking today from the Ottolenghi restaurants’ executive chef and partner—120 recipes shaped by his personal story as well as the history of Palestine.**JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE • IACP AWARD WINNER • LONGLISTED FOR THE ART OF EATING PRIZE • ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Forbes, Bon Appétit, NPR, San Francisco Chronicle, Food Network, Food & Wine, The
... Read more
Jerusalem

A Cookbook

by Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi ...

A collection of 120 recipes exploring the flavors of Jerusalem from the New York Times bestselling author of Plenty, one of the most lauded cookbooks of 2011.In Jerusalem, Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi explore the vibrant cuisine of their home city—with its diverse Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities. Both men were born in Jerusalem in the same year—Tamimi on the Arab east side and ... Read more

$16.99 USD

A collection of 120 recipes exploring the flavors of Jerusalem from the New York Times bestselling author of Plenty, one of the most lauded cookbooks of 2011.In Jerusalem, Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi explore the vibrant cuisine of their home city—with its diverse Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities. Both men were born in Jerusalem in the same year—Tamimi on the Arab east side and
... Read more
Boustany

A Celebration of Vegetables from my Palestine [A Cookbook]

by Sami Tamimi ...

Celebrate the diverse cuisine of Palestine with more than 100 plant-based and vegetarian recipes for festive meals, breads, desserts, and more, from the award-winning co-author of Jerusalem, Falastin and co-founder of Ottolenghi.“With recipes rooted in nostalgia and memory, Sami Tamimi brings his heritage to life, plate by plate.”—Andy Baraghani, James Beard award–winning author of The Cook You ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Celebrate the diverse cuisine of Palestine with more than 100 plant-based and vegetarian recipes for festive meals, breads, desserts, and more, from the award-winning co-author of Jerusalem, Falastin and co-founder of Ottolenghi.“With recipes rooted in nostalgia and memory, Sami Tamimi brings his heritage to life, plate by plate.”—Andy Baraghani, James Beard award–winning author of The Cook You
... Read more
Ottolenghi

The Cookbook

by Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi ...

Available for the first time in an American edition, this debut cookbook, from bestselling authors Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi of Plenty and Jerusalem, features 140 recipes culled from the popular Ottolenghi restaurants and inspired by the diverse culinary traditions of the Mediterranean.Yotam Ottolenghi’s four eponymous restaurants—each a patisserie, deli, restaurant, and bakery rolled into ... Read more

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Available for the first time in an American edition, this debut cookbook, from bestselling authors Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi of Plenty and Jerusalem, features 140 recipes culled from the popular Ottolenghi restaurants and inspired by the diverse culinary traditions of the Mediterranean.Yotam Ottolenghi’s four eponymous restaurants—each a patisserie, deli, restaurant, and bakery rolled into
... Read more
The Mediterranean Dish

120 Bold and Healthy Recipes You'll Make on Repeat: A Mediterranean Cookbook

by Suzy Karadsheh ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The highly anticipated debut cookbook from the creator of The Mediterranean Dish website, with more than 120 recipes for bright and flavorful Mediterranean diet-inspired meals.“I want to cook everything in this book! It’s not just beautiful—the recipes are fresh and exciting.”—Gina Homolka, New York Times bestselling author of the Skinnytaste cookbooksWhat began as one ... Read more

$1.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The highly anticipated debut cookbook from the creator of The Mediterranean Dish website, with more than 120 recipes for bright and flavorful Mediterranean diet-inspired meals.“I want to cook everything in this book! It’s not just beautiful—the recipes are fresh and exciting.”—Gina Homolka, New York Times bestselling author of the Skinnytaste cookbooksWhat began as one
... Read more
Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons

Enchanting dishes from the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa

by Diana Henry ...

Discover a treasure trove of enchanting dishes from the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa, in this beautiful new edition of the original gem at the heart of bestselling food writer Diana Henry's much-loved repertoire.***'I love this book so much' - Nigel Slater'An all-time classic. The book I'm happy to return to, over and over again. It's an utter joy to cook from, as it is to dig deep ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Discover a treasure trove of enchanting dishes from the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa, in this beautiful new edition of the original gem at the heart of bestselling food writer Diana Henry's much-loved repertoire.***'I love this book so much' - Nigel Slater'An all-time classic. The book I'm happy to return to, over and over again. It's an utter joy to cook from, as it is to dig deep
... Read more
Pretty Delicious

Simple, Modern Mediterranean, Served with Style: A Cookbook

by Alia Elkaffas, Radwa Elkaffas ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The debut cookbook from social media sensations Food Dolls, with more than 110 simply sophisticated, fresh, and vibrant Mediterranean dishes with a Middle Eastern twist.Born and raised in the Midwest to parents originally from Egypt, sisters Alia and Radwa Elkaffas created their Food Dolls platform to answer the question of how to put an exciting and healthful meal on ... Read more

$13.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The debut cookbook from social media sensations Food Dolls, with more than 110 simply sophisticated, fresh, and vibrant Mediterranean dishes with a Middle Eastern twist.Born and raised in the Midwest to parents originally from Egypt, sisters Alia and Radwa Elkaffas created their Food Dolls platform to answer the question of how to put an exciting and healthful meal on
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Sababa

Fresh, Sunny Flavors From My Israeli Kitchen: A Cookbook

by Adeena Sussman ...

"We should all be cooking like Adeena Sussman."--The Wall Street Journal"Sababa is a breath of fresh, sunny air."--The New York TimesIn an Israeli cookbook as personal as it is global, Adeena Sussman celebrates the tableau of flavors the region has to offer, in all its staggering and delicious varietyIn Hebrew (derived from the original Arabi... ... Read more

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"We should all be cooking like Adeena Sussman."--The Wall Street Journal"Sababa is a breath of fresh, sunny air."--The New York TimesIn an Israeli cookbook as personal as it is global, Adeena Sussman celebrates the tableau of flavors the region has to offer, in all its staggering and delicious varietyIn Hebrew (derived from the original Arabi...
... Read more
Bazaar

Vibrant vegetarian and plant-based recipes

by Sabrina Ghayour ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARDS 2019iNews Best cookbooks for Christmas 2019bazaarnoun: a market in the Middle EastBazaar is a colourful, flavourful and satisfying celebration of vegetable dishes, designed to suit every occasion and every palate. The magic of this cookbook is that you won't feel like anything is missing, with dishes full of easy-to-achieve flavours a... ... Read more

$9.99 USD

SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARDS 2019iNews Best cookbooks for Christmas 2019bazaarnoun: a market in the Middle EastBazaar is a colourful, flavourful and satisfying celebration of vegetable dishes, designed to suit every occasion and every palate. The magic of this cookbook is that you won't feel like anything is missing, with dishes full of easy-to-achieve flavours a...
... Read more
The Cook You Want to Be

Everyday Recipes to Impress [A Cookbook]

by Andy Baraghani ...

JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Beloved food writer and social media star Andy Baraghani helps you define and develop your personal cooking style—and become the cook you want to be—in more than 100 recipes.“This book is full of things I want to make and cook.”—Yotam OttolenghiONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: San Francisco ChronicleONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE ... Read more

$4.99 USD

JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Beloved food writer and social media star Andy Baraghani helps you define and develop your personal cooking style—and become the cook you want to be—in more than 100 recipes.“This book is full of things I want to make and cook.”—Yotam OttolenghiONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: San Francisco ChronicleONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE
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Persiana Everyday

Sabrina Ghayour’s long-awaited follow-up to Persiana

by Sabrina Ghayour ...

THE LONG-AWAITED FOLLOW-UP TO THE AWARD-WINNING PERSIANASHORTLISTED FOR FOOD AND TRAVEL MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022The all-new collection of more than 100 crowd-pleasing recipes for everyday eating from the author of the award-winning cookbook Persiana. Designed to ensure maximum flavour with the greatest of ease - including no-cook, quick-prep, quick-cook and one-pot dishes, Persiana Everyday ... Read more

$8.99 USD

THE LONG-AWAITED FOLLOW-UP TO THE AWARD-WINNING PERSIANASHORTLISTED FOR FOOD AND TRAVEL MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022The all-new collection of more than 100 crowd-pleasing recipes for everyday eating from the author of the award-winning cookbook Persiana. Designed to ensure maximum flavour with the greatest of ease - including no-cook, quick-prep, quick-cook and one-pot dishes, Persiana Everyday
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Casablanca

My Moroccan Food

by Nargisse Benkabbou ...

OBSERVER RISING STAR IN FOOD 2018'a book that is infused with the flavours of Morocco and is as accessible as it is inspiring' - Nigella Lawson'It practically sings with aromatic spices and ingredients' - Delicious.'Breathes new life into Moroccan food' - BBC Good FoodMorocco is one of the top destinations in the world. This beautiful North African country ... ... Read more

$3.99 USD

OBSERVER RISING STAR IN FOOD 2018'a book that is infused with the flavours of Morocco and is as accessible as it is inspiring' - Nigella Lawson'It practically sings with aromatic spices and ingredients' - Delicious.'Breathes new life into Moroccan food' - BBC Good FoodMorocco is one of the top destinations in the world. This beautiful North African country ...
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