{"product_id":"the-arabesque-table-contemporary-recipes-from-the-arab-world-hardcover","title":"The Arabesque Table: Contemporary Recipes from the Arab World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eReem Kassis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHans Stofregen\u003c\/b\u003e (Designed by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThe Arabesque Table\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Refreshing is ... the best word to describe Ms. Kassis's book ... \u003ci\u003eThe Arabesque Table\u003c\/i\u003e zooms out, examining both the history and the evolution of Arab dishes, suggesting another, richer approach to understanding food.' - \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMuch-loved author and James Beard nominee Reem Kassis presents an acclaimed and unique collection of original contemporary recipes tracing the rich history of Arab cuisine.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Arabesque Table\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than just a compilation of modern Arabic recipes, \u003ci\u003eThe Arabesque Table\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the past on full display in this intensively researched and exciting book, you will find dishes from the Golden Age of Islam: such as 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: such as 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReem Kassis\u003c\/b\u003e is a Palestinian writer whose work focuses on the intersection of food with culture, history, and politics. She is the author of Phaidon's acclaimed cookbook \u003ci\u003eThe Palestinian Table\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the Guild of Food Writers First Book award and a Gourmand World Cookbook award and was a James Beard Best International Cookbook award finalist and NPR Best Book. Her second book, \u003ci\u003eThe Arabesque Table\u003c\/i\u003e is a one-of-a-kind collection of contemporary recipes tracing the rich history of Arab cuisine. She grew up in Jerusalem, then lived in the US, France, Germany, Jordan, and the UK. She now lives in Philadelphia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 10 x 7.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 07, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44818224218214,"sku":"9781838662516","price":48.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/Ty9MWDhROEl3U3RQVk9LYzJONGFDUT09.webp?v=1771916116","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-arabesque-table-contemporary-recipes-from-the-arab-world-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}