A Taste of Persia: An Introduction to Persian Cooking. This item is unavailable.A Taste of Persia: An Introduction to Persian Cooking

A Taste of Persia is a collection of authentic recipes from one of the world's oldest cuisines, chosen and adapted for today's lifestyle and kitchen. Here are light appetizers and kababs, hearty stews and rich, golden-crusted rices, among many other dishes, all fragrant with the distinctive herbs, spices, or fruits of Iran. Each recipe offers clear, easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Most take less than an hour to prepare; many require only a few moments; many others can be made in advance. Besides its 100 recipes and 60 photographs, the book includes a useful dictionary of Persian cooking techniques and ingredients, a list of specialty stores around the nation that sell hard-to-find items, and a brief history of Persian cookery. Together these make a complete introduction to this wonderful cuisine.

'an intriguing book, bristling with new ideas and flavours...it will become a mainstay of my library, from which I'll continue to learn new things.' -Vanessa Penrose, Food Illustrated 1/5/00