Sweet Middle East: Classic Recipes, from Baklava to Fig Ice Cream

The award-winning author of Mediterranean Street Food introduces readers to the sweet side of Middle Eastern cuisine with these seventy classic desserts.

The seductive flavors of the Middle East have won over food lovers around the world, but the sweets of the region have remained largely unknown to Western palates—until now. Sweet Middle East, by doyenne of Middle Eastern cooking Anissa Helou, presents seventy classic desserts fragrant with spices, honey, dates, and nuts, and steeped in tradition. From Egyptian Bread Pudding to Turkish Fritters and Crispy Algerian “Crepes,” this is a delectable tour of Middle Eastern treats you won’t want to miss.

© 2015 Chronicle Books LLC (Ebook): 9781452130620

Release date

Ebook: November 3, 2015