Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons : Enchanting dishes from the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa

Author: Henry, Diana

Middle East

Published on 1 August 2024 by Octopus Publishing Group (Aster) in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 208 pages, 55 photographs and artworks
195 x 255 x 27 | 948g

I love this book so much - Nigel SlaterAn all-time classic. The book Im happy to return to, over and over again. Its an utter joy to cook from, as it is to dig deep into the stories - Yotam OttolenghiThis book has a special place in my heart - Claudia RodenThe culinary script for the 21st century - John & Sally McKennaA glorious new edition of the original gem at the heart of bestselling food writer Diana Henrys much-loved repertoireCrazy Water, Pickled Lemons gathers together dishes that combine colourful, aromatic and perfumed ingredients - from leathery pomegranates with their insides bursting with ruby seeds to flower waters that allow you to drink in the scent of a garden - to bring pleasure to your kitchen and an intoxicating whiff of warmer climes to your table. CONTENTS INCLUDE:Fragrance of the EarthThyme, oregano & citrus roasted poussins; Lemon & rosemary cakeA Bowl of Fresh HerbsChermoula tuna with pomegranate couscous; Chilled avocado & coriander soupSweet Cloves & Liquid GoldCatalan black rice; Salt-baked potatoes with crème fraîche & new seasons garlicThe Sweet & the SourPearl divers rice; Adams Cafés North African picklesPlundering the StoresLamb & mint pilaf with Turkish cherry hosaf; Raisin & sherry ice creamCurds & WheySweet potatoes with marinated feta & black olives; Ricotta ice cream with pomegranateFood from the HearthLamb pizza with preserved lemons; Piadina with caramelized onions, walnuts & taleggioPith & SkinPork with feta & spinach stuffing & cardamom-spiced oranges; Amalfi lemon & honey jamHeaven ScentMeringue & rose cake with summer berries; Mangoes with orange blossom & sweet labneh