Zaouali Lilia 1960 (1 results)

very good dust-jacket, book has a sweet perfume odor, perhaps from the original owner? Otherwise very good copy, black half-cloth. ZAOUALI, LILIA. Medieval cuisine of the Islamic world: a concise history with 174 recipes - WITH PERFUME ODOR. Translated by M.B. DeBevoise ; foreword by Charles Perry. Berkeley: University of California Press, 2007, 2d printing number line ending in 2, xxiv, 224pp., . California studies in food and culture 18. - Vinegar and sugar, dried fruit, rose water, spices from India and China, sweet wine made from raisins and dates - these are the flavors of the golden age of Arab cuisine. This book, a delightful culinary adventure that is part history and part cookbook, surveys the gastronomical art that developed at the Caliph's sumptuous palaces in ninth-and tenth-century Baghdad, drew inspiration from Persian, Greco-Roman, and Turkish cooking, and rapidly spread across the Mediterranean. In a charming narrative, Lilia Zaouali brings to life Islam's vibrant culinary heritage. The second half of the book gathers an extensive selection of original recipes drawn from medieval culinary sources along with thirty-one contemporary recipes that evoke the flavors of the Middle Ages. Featuring dishes such as Chicken with Walnuts and Pomegranate, Beef with Pistachios, Bazergan Couscous, Lamb Stew with Fresh Apricots, Tuna and Eggplant Puree with Vinegar and Caraway, and Stuffed Dates, the book also discusses topics such as cookware, utensils, aromatic substances, and condiments, making it both an entertaining read and an informative resource for anyone who enjoys the fine art of cooking. - CONTENTS: Pt. 1. Cultural background and culinary context. Crossroads of the world's cuisines ; Materials, techniques, and terminology -- Pt. 2. The Medieval tradition. Cold appetizers ; Bread and broth ; Sweet-and-sour dishes ; Roasts, meatballs, and sausages ; Meat, poultry, and vegetable stews ; Fish ; Cheese and other dairy dishes ; Soups ; Pasta ; Couscous ; Rice and omelets ; Sauces ; Pastries and jams ; Cheeses, fermented condiments, and wine -- Pt. 3. Contemporary North African cuisine. Meat and poultry ; Fish, sauces, and vegetables ; Soups, pasta, and couscous ; Desserts and condiments. ISBN 9780520247833.