The true richness of Iraqi culture has been hidden for many years overshadowedby political conflict and war. Yet amid the destruction Iraqs cultureand notleast ... » 

The true richness of Iraqi culture has been hidden for many years overshadowedby political conflict and war. Yet amid the destruction Iraqs cultureand notleast its cuisinehas remained intact. The Iraqi Cookbook the first of its kindto be published in North America is full of authentic recipes that have beenhanded down through the generations developed and enriched over time andinfused with cultures of different eras. The result is a rich mixture ofhistory health culture and storytelling. Throughout the book Lamees Ibrahimemphasizes only those ingredients available to a Western reader gives usefultips and suggests appropriate alternatives where necessary. The detailedeasytofollow recipes are adorned with specially commissioned photographythroughout making The Iraqi Cookbook a feast for both the eyes and thediwan.In short in this book of masterly recipes and beautiful photographsLamees Ibrahim serves up a vision of Iraq and its cuisine that stays with youlong after youve left the kitchen. «