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The Arabesque Table: Contemporary Recipes from the Arab World Hardcover – April 7, 2021

by Reem Kassis (Author), Hans Stofregen (Designer)

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"The Arabesque Table is full to the brim with dishes which are rooted in tradition and at the same time creatively (and deliciously!) transcend it. It is wonderful!" - Yotam Ottolenghi

“Refreshing is …the best word to describe Ms. Kassis’s book… The Arabesque Table zooms out, examining both the history and the evolution of Arab dishes, suggesting another, richer approach to understanding food.” - Wall Street Journal

Acclaimed author Reem Kassis returns with a one-of-a-kind collection of original contemporary recipes tracing the rich history of Arab cuisine.

The Arabesque Table takes inspiration from the traditional food of the Arab world, weaving Reem Kassis's historic research and cultural knowledge with her contemporary interpretations of an ancient, remarkably diverse cuisine.

In her personal, engaging voice, Reem bridges past and present to open up the world of Arabic cooking today, showcasing a mosaic of 130 delicious, accessible home recipes. Organized by primary ingredient, the recipes and vivid photographs bring the dishes to life while her narrative offers not only a sense of taste, but a sense of time and place as well.

More than just a compilation of modern Arabic recipes, The Arabesque Table celebrates the evolution of Arab cuisine and the stories of cross-cultural connection it recounts, paying tribute to the history and journey that have led to this point.

With the past on full display in this heavily researched and exciting book, you will find dishes from the Golden Age of Islam: like Narjissiya (a fava bean and egg hash) and Makmoora (a layered chicken, onion and pine nut pot pie), as well as contemporary and globally inspired interpretations: like Tahini Cheesecake and Caramelized Butternut Squash Fatteh with Za'atar, revealing a cuisine that is vibrant, nourishing, and exciting, but above all, reminding us of how powerful food is in defining the relationship between people, place and identity

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"The Arabesque Table is full to the brim with dishes which are rooted in tradition and at the same time creatively (and deliciously!) transcend it. It is wonderful!" - Yotam Ottolenghi “Refreshing is …the best word to describe Ms. Kassis’s book… The Arabesque Table zooms out, examining both the history and the evolution of Arab dishes, suggesting another, richer approach to understanding food.” - Wall Street Journal Acclaimed author Reem Kassis returns with a one-of-a-kind collection of original contemporary recipes tracing the rich history of Arab cuisine. The Arabesque Table takes inspiration from the traditional food of the Arab world, weaving Reem Kassis's historic research and cultural knowledge with her contemporary interpretations of an ancient, remarkably diverse cuisine. In her personal, engaging voice, Reem bridges past and present to open up the world of Arabic cooking today, showcasing a mosaic of 130 delicious, accessible home recipes. Organized by primary ingredient, the recipes and vivid photographs bring the dishes to life while her narrative offers not only a sense of taste, but a sense of time and place as well. More than just a compilation of modern Arabic recipes, The Arabesque Table celebrates the evolution of Arab cuisine and the stories of cross-cultural connection it recounts, paying tribute to the history and journey that have led to this point. With the past on full display in this heavily researched and exciting book, you will find dishes from the Golden Age of Islam: like Narjissiya (a fava bean and egg hash) and Makmoora (a layered chicken, onion and pine nut pot pie), as well as contemporary and globally inspired interpretations: like Tahini Cheesecake and Caramelized Butternut Squash Fatteh with Za'atar, revealing a cuisine that is vibrant, nourishing, and exciting, but above all, reminding us of how powerful food is in defining the relationship between people, place and identity

About the Author

Reem Kassis is a Palestinian writer whose work focuses on the intersection of food with culture, history and politics. You can find some of her writings in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and the LA Times and various academic journals. She is the author of Phaidon's acclaimed cookbook The Palestinian Table, which won the Guild of Food Writers First Book award and a Gourmand World Cookbook award and was a James Beard Best International Cookbook award finalist and NPR Best Book. Her second book, The Arabesque Table is a one-of-a-kind collection of contemporary recipes tracing the rich history of Arab cuisine. She grew up in Jerusalem, then lived in the US, France, Germany, Jordan, and the UK. She now lives in Philadelphia.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Phaidon Press (April 7, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1838662510
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1838662516
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.66 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.7 x 1.13 x 10.1 inches

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Peter L.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2021
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This is a wonderful cookbook! So much so that I am wondering if I should go back an order Reems other cookbook. I have 5 ottelenghi books +
Falastin, also Shuk and sababa all very good , but this may be my favorite. I have actually only made two recipes : pomegranate molasses and Aleppo roast chicken with spicy sahawiq sauce and the roasted eggplant with vegetables, olives and walnuts over tahini. Amazing!
I have most of the book marked for recipes to try and will .
Amazon unfortunately did not provide for a preview which caused a pause but was able to find additional info and a table of contents from other sources on line . I was concerned that the book would be heavily tilted toward grains and such but it was not. The book is very balanced and I am excited to also try some of the desserts and my hand at homemade halva / halaweh

If you enjoy food from this part of the world this is a great addition to your cookbook collection

Great writing style, clearly written recipes , I have become a fan of Ms. Kassis and look forward to her next book and will be buying her first soon as well

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Phenomenal and easy to follow
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Fantastic ideas, easy to make, creative and you can do a lot without repeating recipes, yet still enjoying your style diet (e.g. If you like meats more or lean more veggie)

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great recipes
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I find the recipes easy to follow and very delicious. The history behind it also interesting.
Could the type setting be bigger for the ingredient list, yes, but no reason to knock off stars.

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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2023
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This is an exceptional book! The pictures are beautiful, the recipes are delicious and not difficult to make. If you don't have an ingredient, many of the Middle Eastern markets will have them, and; believe it or not, some WalMarts may actually carry them. The hard, fabric like cover makes this book really something special.

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I love the texture of the cover! The recipes are easy to follow and so far everyone I tried was a success. The ingredients are fairly easy to find. The descriptions are fun to read too.

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A fusion of flavors hinting other regions, but still remaining authentic
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2022
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I threw a dinner party taken almost exclusively from “The Arabesque Table” to the delight of the guests. I rarely leave a recipe unaltered, but sampled enough in Reem’s book to know that the combinations are wonderful. Only one recipe failed me out of 12 tried so far (the vegan kibbi) but was still enjoyed as leftovers at breakfast. I am glad I already cook Arab food, learned from my grandfather and his authentic spin—this cookbook is a perfect addition to those family recipes.

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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021
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Another masterpiece by Reem Kassis. Such a great book for anyone interested in Middle Eastern cooking or for a seasoned pro who enjoys beautiful stories and pictures. Thank you!

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What a precious book ! So many interesting recipes and small details.
I tried a few recipes , very clear and thus easy to prepare. A Gem.

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Refreshing take on Arabic cuisine!!
Reviewed in Germany on April 19, 2021
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I was beyond impressed as I explored The Arabesque Table - the stories woven into each recipe, the culinary philosophy behind Reem's narratives, the questions that each page couples with the cooking methods and ingredients were only the beginning. Upon preparing some of the recipes (such as the Muhallabiyeh and Hibiscus Rose Tart), I found them to be very user-friendly especially to a beginner in cooking. As someone with an Arabic ethnic background, a lot of the smells and flavors hit home, albeit with many evolved modern twists that were very much appreciated. An absolute pleasure to indulge in - highly recommend for anyone remotely interested in the foods of the Arab World as we know it!!

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Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2022
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I was really excited to get this book, to learn about the cuisine and read the stories. Unfortunately, it was more fusion, and the stories were sort of boring.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2024
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Arrived on time for Christmas and wrapped, so pristine.

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