ARABIYYA

A collection of 100 bright bold recipes influenced by the vibrant flavors and convivial culture of the Arab world filled with moving personal essays on food family and identity and mixed with a pinch of California cool from chef and activist Reem Assil This is what a cookbook should be passion politics and personality are woven through the fabulous recipes Ruth Reichl author of Save Me the Plums ONE OF THE TEN BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR San Francisco Chronicle ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR Food & Wine Los Angeles Times Saveur Epicurious Arabiyya celebrates the alluring aromas and flavors of Arab food and the welcoming spirit with which they are shared Written from her point of view as an Arab in diaspora Reem takes readers on a journey through her Palestinian and Syrian roots showing how her heritage has inspired her recipes for flatbreads dips snacks platters to share and more With a section specializing in breads of the Arab bakery plus recipes for favorites such as Salatet Fattoush Falafel Mahshi Mujaddarra and Hummus Bil Awarma Arabiyya showcases the origins and evolution of Arab cuisine and opens up a whole new world of flavor Alongside the tempting recipes Reem shares stories of the power of Arab communities to turn hardsh