The Complete Middle East Cookbook

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Summary: Very Authentic Dishes
Review: As a non-arab married to a VERY arab saudi man,I have serched through many cookbooks to find authentic dishes,and this is it!She has gathered dishes from Greece to Afghanistan, the Gulf states,and Iran, and made it very easy to understand. Her portion sizes I sometimes found to be a little big, but its very easy to just half the recipes. And as for my husband (he doesnt know I use a cookbook..smile), is very pleased with the results. She even gives recipes for traditional arabic coffee, and wonderful desserts. Many other reviews have stated that its a great coffee table book...but I dont think I want to display where all my "hidden" talents of cooking come from!And if you are worried about trying to find any of the "exotic" spices thats required, tshe tells you exactly how to mix and grind and get the exact flavor thats needed. Highly recommend for anyone interested in ethnic cooking and especially those with arab in-laws to impress!

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Summary: Wonderful!!
Review: I love this book. It remains me home!!
Really..good!

Rating:
Summary: Wonderful!!
Review: I love this book. It remains me home!!
Really..good!

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Summary: Finally! A cookbook you can trust!!
Review: I've been searching for a Middle Eastern cookbook for so long. My search has finally ended with this cookbook! Like everyone else here, I have tried several of the recipes and they have all turned out wonderfully! (Basbousa from Egypt, Pastitso from Greece, and lots others!). The people at amazon here stated that it includes recipes from Israel---- that isn't true. There are no Jewish recipes in the book.....only from the Arabs of Palestine.

Rating:
Summary: Very Authentic Dishes
Review: Tess Mallos has writtern a cookbook wich inspires people to try a new dish with true confidence Her recepies are true to taste,just as mum would cook at home. It is rare to find such a dedicated author in staying as true to the recepie as she does. I would like to congratulate her on a great and interesting book to read and experiment in making mouthwatering dishes from the Middle East.