Jerusalem

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Yotam and Sami have worked together in London for nearly 30 years. In this new book, they go back to their roots - Jerusalem, a city full of culinary inspiration. The authors confess that at times this book was an excursion in nostalgia, but the city is a never-ending source of influence on their cooking, whether it be Jewish, Muslim or Christian. Beautifully designed and illustrated, with a brief history on the city and littered with anecdotes, this book stands out in a very crowded genre. Greg

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The authors are the men behind the bestselling Ottolenghi: The Cookbook. Their chain of restaurants is famous for its innovative flavours, stylish design and superb cooking. At the heart of their food is a shared home city: Jerusalem. They were born there in the same year, Yotam on the Jewish west side, Sami on the Arab east side. Nearly 30 years later, they met in London and discovered they shared a language, a history and a love of great food. This book sets 100 of their inspired, accessible recipes within the cultural and religious melting pot of this diverse city. With culinary influences coming from its Muslim, Jewish, Arab, Christian and Armenian communities, and with a Mediterranean climate, the range of ingredients and styles is stunning. From soups (spicy frikkeh soup with meatballs), meat and fish (chicken with caramelised onion and cardamom rice, sea bream with harissa and rose), vegetables and salads (spicy beetroot, leek and walnut salad), pulses and grains (saffron rice with barberries and pistachios) to cakes and desserts(clementine and almond syrup cake), there is something new for everyone to discover. Packed with beautiful food and gorgeous photography, this book showcases sumptuous dishes in a dazzling setting.