Staff Pick
No matter how many Middle Eastern cookbooks there are, there always seems to be room for one more. I suppose with a culture this ancient and covering so many ethnicities, there is bound to be a massive variety in recipes. Author Sabrina Ghayour takes some fairly common recipes and gives them a gentle tweaking to make them fresh. Her Mousse Cake has green cardamom pods, her Apple Salad has radishes and dried figs, and her Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes are ridiculously good — topped with goat cheese, drizzled with olive oil and fruit molasses.
From the author of the popular cookbook Persiana, Sirocco will be enjoyed by cooks who appreciate traditional Middle Eastern foods updated for our modern kitchens and tastes. The recipes are uncomplicated and full flavored. Recommended By Tracey T., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Journey to the Middle East and Mediterranean with alluring recipes from Sabrina Ghayour, dubbed “the golden girl of Persian Cookery” by The Observer, in the highly anticipated follow-up to her bestselling debut cookbook, Persiana. Sirocco highlights the use of simple pantry staples and striking flavor combinations to transform everyday dishes. From eye-catching salads to indulgent sweets, each of Ghayour’s recipes is a vibrant addition to the modern home cook’s table.
About the Author
SABRINA GHAYOUR is a self-taught cook, food writer, and host of the widely popular Sabrina’s Kitchen supper club in London. One of the most exciting voices in Middle Eastern cuisine today, she is also the bestselling and award-winning author of Persiana: Recipes from the Middle East & Beyond. Her work has been featured in numerous publications, including The Times, the Evening Standard, The Guardian, BBC Good Food Magazine, and more.