{"product_id":"my-egyptian-grandmothers-kitchen-magda-mehdawy-9789774249273","title":"My Egyptian Grandmother's Kitchen: Traditional Dishes Sweet and Savory","description":"\u003cb\u003eWINNER OF THE \u003ci\u003eAL-AHRAM\u003c\/i\u003e APPRECIATION PRIZE\u003cbr\u003eWINNER OF THE GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARD \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA fully illustrated compendium of traditional Egyptian recipes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this beautifully illustrated volume, Magda Mehdawy has gathered in one book the most complete collection of Egyptian recipes ever assembled. Drawing on the traditional recipes she learned from her grandmother and other members of her generation, Mehdawy offers a surprising range of sumptuous recipes and unusual flavors that are part of Egypt's millennia-long cultural heritage. She also reveals the historical depth of the national cuisine, beginning with a section on food and wine-making techniques used by the ancient Egyptians. For readers interested in more recent traditions, Mehdawy provides lists of typical menus served on Islamic holidays and feasts, and a fascinating overview of traditional beliefs regarding vegetables and spices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile covering regional dishes from all over Egypt, Mehdawy emphasizes the cuisine of her native Mediterranean city of Alexandria, providing a wide selection of seafood dishes, such as baked sardines and shrimp kufta with rice. Grouped by food categories--including Broths and Soups, Stuffed Vegetables, Poultry, Pickles, Jams, and Desserts--the book helpfully lists detailed health information as well as practical advice on shopping for the best-quality ingredients, and where to find them. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEven chefs already familiar with Egyptian cuisine will find new dishes here. With copious illustrations in full color throughout, this compendium is a great introduction to the rich flavor and variety of the traditional Egyptian kitchen.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Magda Mehdawy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9774249275\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789774249273\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e American University in Cairo Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/05\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.40w x 1.00d","brand":"Magda Mehdawy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43987407012095,"sku":"9789774249273","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2d5a0a83-e7d9-42f0-a33c-91ded9f6cadc.jpg?v=1683288801","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/my-egyptian-grandmothers-kitchen-magda-mehdawy-9789774249273","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}