Brae - Recipes and stories from the restaurant

The debut cookbook from the landmark East London restaurant, showcasing a collection of contemporary Turkish recipes Discover the food and stories of Mangal II, one of London’s most vibrant food destinations, thanks to the dynamic vision of the Dirik brothers. Following in the footsteps of their father, the Turkish chef Ali Dirk who immigrated to London and opened the UK’s first ocakbasi, Mangal I, in 1994, his sons have modernised Anatolian cuisine for the 21st century. Through heartfelt essays about the food, creativity, and legacy of the restaurant and more than 60 original recipes, readers discover delicious signature recipes such as Cull Yaw Köfte with Grilled Apple Sauce, Grilled Chickpea Hummus, Sourdough Pide, Mushroom Manti, and Tahini Tart – all by Sertaç Dirik, one of the most talented chefs of his generation. A foreword by Action Bronson...

'One of the most soulful and personal books on refreshing, fragrant, and delicious Persian dishes that express her youth, family tradition, and sophistication.' – Daniel Boulud, chef...

Vibrant vegetarian home-cooking recipes, capturing the essence of the Middle East, from the award-winning author of the best-selling The Lebanese Kitchen This glorious celebration of a bold vegetarian cuisine features 140 easy-to-make, bright, uplifting plant-based recipes, including classics such as falafels, hummus, and tabbouleh, as well as unique dishes reflective of region, religion, and culture across the Levant. The food is fresh and delicious, whether it’s garlic-laced mezze dishes, pittas stuffed with pickles, tahini, and grilled vegetables, or sweet and spicy desserts. Covering a vast area straddling Africa, Asia, and the gateway to Europe, the book embraces the culinary traditions of all corners of the Cradle of Civilization. Hage, one of the world’s authorities on Middle Eastern...

"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 "A dazzling set of recipes from Reem Kassis" – Nigel Slater "Reem Kassis's cookbooks tell of her Palestinian family, while giving a modern twist to such dishes as fatteh, lentil soup and pistaschio cake" - The Observer Food Monthly 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. Specifications: Format: Hardback Size: 246 x 189 mm (9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in) Pages: 256 pp Illustrations: 129 illustrations Reem Kassis is the author of Phaidon's acclaimed cookbook The Palestinian Table, which won the Guild of Food Writers First Book award and a Gourmand World Cookbook award and was a James Beard Best International...

The Seven Stars Cookbook: Recipes from World-Class Casino Restaurants. Harrah's Entertainment Presents The Seven Stars Cookbook: Recipes from World-Class Casino Restaurants. John S...

An exciting retelling of Jack the Giant Killer, beautifully illustrated throughout by Richard Doyle, a smart copy. A vivid retelling of 'The Story of Ja...

Step into the captivating world of nature and wildlife in Kazakhstan with the vintage book "On the Eger Borders" by Maxim Zverev. This collection of enchanting stories invites you to...

An excellent first edition of Angela Carter's collection of ten short stories based on traditional folk tales, including 'The Bloody Chamber'. The first edition. Bound in the publi...