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The Essential Middle Eastern Cookbook: Classic Recipes Made Easy
by Michelle Anderson
I appreciated the broad overview at the beginning of this book, covering the sub-regions of the Middle East and the particular foods that are associated with each, as well as a listing of the spices and pantry staples needed to make the recipes. Steps were clearly taken in recipe construction and ingredients to make this accessible to the average home chef. Many of these recipes are dishes I have enjoyed in restaurants but never thought of attempting at home. I'm in cumin heaven here! So far my overall favorite is the shakshuka but I also really liked the potato pancakes. I don't know if I'll be brave enough to try the baklava - either it won't turn out, or it WILL, and I'm not sure which of those is worse. Knowing I could have delicious baklava at any time...well, that seems dangerous. Thanks to the publisher for a NetGalley, my opinions are my own.