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Publication Date: Nov 6 2012

When Faith Gorsky married her Middle Eastern husband, she married more than just the man. She found herself introduced to a culture and cuisine that would forever change how she experienced food and cooking.

Faith's mother-in-law took her under her wing and in 6 months gave her a thorough course in Middle Eastern cooking that became the basis for her popular website, An Edible Mosaic. The growth and success of her website and her own developing interest led to more trips to the Middle East, deepening her knowledge of the cuisine which she shares in An Edible Mosaic.

In it, the book of the same name, Faith imparts her favorite Middle Eastern recipes, recipes anyone can make with a little work and some help from Faith! Her love for the cuisine of her husband's homeland shows in her enthusiasm for these dishes and the awareness that food is more than just a means of sustenance for the people of the Middle East—it lies at the epicenter of their gatherings with family and friends.

Recipes include:
Parsley Salad with Bulgur Wheat (Tabbouleh)
Creamy Chickpea and Yogurt Casserole (Fetteh)
Mashed Fava Beans with Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, and Garlic (Foul Mudammas)
Ground Chicken Kebabs (Kebab Dajaj)
Sumac-Spiced Chicken (MÆsakhkhan)
Upside-Down Rice Casserole (Maqluba)
Date-Filled Cookies (MaÆamoul)

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Product Details

Hardcover: 144 pages
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; Hardcover with Jacket edition (Nov 6 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0804842760
ISBN-13: 978-0804842761
Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 1.7 x 25.4 cm
Shipping Weight: 975 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #327,145 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #83 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > Middle Eastern

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About the Author

Faith Gorsky fell in love with Middle Eastern cuisine when she spent six months living in Damascus. Her Syrian mother-in-law, who happens to be a master cook, was a willing teacher and patient guide. During the past six years, Faith has visited the Middle East four different times, each time expanding her passion and knowledge for both the cuisine and culture of the region. Combining her love for writing and cooking, Faith started her successful and wildly popular food blog, An Edible Mosaic (www.AnEdibleMosaic.com) and in two years has built a following of fans that love both her food and her writing. She cooks, writes and lives in Upstate New York.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Nov 7 2012

By Genevieve - Published on Amazon.com

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I finally had the pleasure to thumb through this book today, after many long months of waiting! I have followed Faith's blog at [...] since she began writing it. Like her blog, her first cookbook will not disappoint.

Not only are Faith's recipes incredibly delicious, they are also easy to follow. Many of you might think that Middle Eastern cuisine isn't for you, or maybe you think it is just too hard to cook. Well, I'm no master chef myself, but following the recipes in this book might make you feel like one! I have served several of Faith's recipes to my family, and many of them have become popular requests! Lastly, Faith has beautiful pictures for just about every recipe in her book.

I highly recommend this book to any and everyone. Whether or not you are familiar with Middle Eastern cuisine, this cookbook is a must-have for every kitchen!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have Middle Eastern cookbook! Nov 19 2012

By im.tj - Published on Amazon.com

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What a beautiful comprehensive Middle Eastern Cookbook. I am Middle Eastern myself and grew up eating pretty much most of the food that Faith has included in her cookbook. My mom happens to be a great cook but unfortunately I never took the time to learn how to cook when I was younger and now that I am married and thousands of miles away from home, it really is great to find a cookbook that has all these tasty recipes that I can actually follow and understand. The cooking tips and techniques in the book are very helpful. I also tend to think of myself as a visual learner, so having all these beautiful pictures of the food is a perfect addition.

This is really a great authentic cookbook and I would recommend it to anyone that enjoys Middle Eastern Cooking. I would also recommend it to anyone that would like to try something different, you will not be disappointed especially when it comes to all these tasty desserts (Lebanese nights, Middle Eastern pancakes, Coconut Semolina Cake, and so much more!) so different and so very satisfying. Can't wait to perfect all these dishes!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Authentic and Delicious Recipes Nov 27 2012

By Lola's Mom - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this book because I do follow Faith's blog (which I love...great recipes) and because I grew up eating Middle Eastern food and always love to explore it further. These recipes are authentic remind me so much of how my Mom cooked. What I didn't expect when I bought this book was what a great read it was! Faith's stories are well written and interesting.

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