{"product_id":"flavors-of-the-maghreb-9780781814362","title":"Flavors of the Maghreb","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the unique Mediterranean flavors of the Maghreb region with over 100 authentic recipes!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Arabic word \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaghreb\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e means\n“land where the sun sets.” The Maghreb is a multicultural Mediterranean region\nof North Africa which includes Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, and\nLibya. It is bordered by the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, and in ancient times,\nthe Maghreb included Spain, Sicily, and Malta. The history of this region is\ncompletely different from that of the rest of Africa, and today’s cuisine\nreflects those differences. It’s an inviting cuisine, made with fresh local and\nseasonal ingredients, that carries a diversity of flavors and time-honored\ntraditions to the Maghreb table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore the Arab conquest, the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans,\nByzantines, and later the Italians and French, colonized the Maghreb. Each new\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Bring on the brochettes and couscous! With the warmth of a Mediterranean sun, the authors infuse the true spirit and abundance of the Maghreb region in their ‘Flavors.’ This is food to nourish body and soul. Alba’s memories of place and history—plus Paula’s and Sheilah’s expert hand in crafting inviting, accessible recipes—stir up a powerful incentive to dive in and cook!”\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e— \u003cb\u003eBonnie S. Benwick\u003c\/b\u003e, former deputy editor, Washington Post Food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This cookbook is a wonderful introduction to Chef Alba's family recipes and to the Maghreb region which is one of the more underrepresented culinary regions in the world.  The Maghreb is a specific part of the Mediterranean that displays its own unique traditions, recipes, and culture.  I'm happy to see Chef Alba shine some well-deserved light on the Maghreb and offer recipes that are very approachable for the home cook.”   \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Chef Ron Oliver\u003c\/b\u003e, San Diego Chef of The Year 2017, and author of \u003ci\u003eFlying Pans, Two Chefs One World  \u003c\/i\u003e(IACP cookbook of the Year), \u003ci\u003eTwo Chefs, One Catch\u003c\/i\u003e,  and \u003ci\u003eThe Great Gatsby Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As I went through the colorful pages of \u003ci\u003eFlavors of Maghreb \u0026amp; Southern Italy\u003c\/i\u003e and read about Alba’s life and experiences as a chef, I became emotional and nostalgic, and immediately wanted to cook from the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI made ‘Roasted Garlic, Capers, and Sesame Dipping Oil’ and used it to garnish my baked sweet potatoes—heavenly. I also made the ‘Grilled Fennel in Balsamic Dressing’ and absolutely loved it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese dishes were easy to make and affordable, and they were delicious. Alba’s passion and love of cooking comes through every page of the book—a truly terrific, accessible, multicultural cookbook with plenty of good tips to help the cook. Thank you, Alba for sharing your cultural heritage and your tasty recipes with us.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e—\u003cb\u003eNajmieh Batmanglij\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eFood of Life: Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking and Ceremonies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48884602208599,"sku":"9780781814362","price":14.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780781814362.jpg?v=1722532702","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/flavors-of-the-maghreb-9780781814362","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}