The art of Syrian cookery
by Helen Corey
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"From the Middle East, land of Bible history, comes an array of 240 recipes from Kibby to Baklawa. 'The Art of Syrian Cookery' is an authentic collection of Syrian and Lebanese dishes which have been handed down from mother to daughter for generations. Helen Corey learned these recipes from her mother, a native of a Damascus suburb. Beginning with a description of Middle Easter customs, celebrations, and holidays, the author gives the historical background for this delicious cuisine. A show more chapter of Arabic menus for every occasion precedes the recipes which cover a wide variety of exotic dishes -- flaming apples, squash with yogurt sauce, grape leaf rolls, and sesame pastry delights. In compiling these recipes Helen Corey has carefully adapted them for the American kitchen with the result that 'The Art of Syrian Cookery' is a collection of savory, unusual recipes which are easy to prepare. In addition, a complete section of Lenten foods and an explanation of fasts prescribed by the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches is included. Miss Corey explains the significance of foods prepared for feasts of the Orthodox Church, including the Feast of Epiphany and the Easter service. Many photographs, a glossary of Arabic terms, a discussion of herbs and spices, a Shopper's Guide and complete Arabic and English recipe indexes add greatly to the value and usefulness of this latest volume in the successful 'Art Of...' specialty cookbook series. An outstanding cookbook of authentic Arabic dishes, 'The Art of Syrian Cookery' is, in addition, an introduction to the land of Bible history, its mores and people."-- show lessTags
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I'm so impressed. I've never seen a cookbook with an imprimatur before (technically, it's a glowing letter of recommendation from the Most Reverend Archbishop Metropolitan urging the use of the book "in all our parishes"). And the eggplant dishes, there are so many eggplant dishes and I want to make all of them. What a great find.
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This is my go to Syrian Cookbook that belonged to my grandmother. I'm Syrian from my grandfather's side and I grew up eating some of the more popular recipes including Kibby, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Syrian Bread, and Baklava. It's organized well and easy to reference.
Even though this is a vintage edition, it contains many recipes with photos and will always remain part of my cookbook collection. I've purchased other Syrian cookbooks and they just don't compare to this one. These recipes are the closest and most authentic to the foods that I grew up eating and taste the same.
I haven't made all of the recipes, especially the show more recipes containing brains. I'm not into eating organ meats at all, but for the basics, this is the one I think is best.
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This is my go to Syrian Cookbook that belonged to my grandmother. I'm Syrian from my grandfather's side and I grew up eating some of the more popular recipes including Kibby, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Syrian Bread, and Baklava. It's organized well and easy to reference.
Even though this is a vintage edition, it contains many recipes with photos and will always remain part of my cookbook collection. I've purchased other Syrian cookbooks and they just don't compare to this one. These recipes are the closest and most authentic to the foods that I grew up eating and taste the same.
I haven't made all of the recipes, especially the show more recipes containing brains. I'm not into eating organ meats at all, but for the basics, this is the one I think is best.
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I'm Lebanese. I like to cook. I like to cook Lebanese food. Or Syrian food. Whatever. I found this book in an antique store in Memphis. I mostly enjoy it for the black and white photos of raw kibby. Helen Corey is a real cutie pie. She had a nice bouffant in the picture on the back of the dust jacket. I covet that bouffant. I would totally hang out with Helen Corey. If she's still alive. If she is, call me Helen.
NECESSARY FILL-IN TO COOKBOOK COLLECTIONS. FOCUSES ON SYRIAN/LEBANESE HOME COOKING.
A VERY PERSONAL BOOK. INCLUDES DIRECTIONS FOR LEBANESE FASTING FOODS.
A VERY PERSONAL BOOK. INCLUDES DIRECTIONS FOR LEBANESE FASTING FOODS.
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- The art of Syrian cookery
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- Syria
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- Food & Cooking, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 641.595691 — Applied science & technology Home economics & family management Food, Cooking & Recipes / Meals, Picnics Cooking; cookbooks Ethnic Cookbooks Asia Middle Eastern Israel, Lebanon, Syria Syria
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- TX725 .C719 — Technology Home economics Home economics Cooking
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- Languages
- English
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- 8
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