Pomegranates and Saffron: A Culinary Journey to Azerbaijan by Feride Buyuran (2015-05-03)

magine a country where East and West are beautifully intertwined in the cuisine and culture and where its treasured cooking secrets are waiting to be discovered. Welcome to Azerbaijan. In Pomegranates and Saffron, Feride Buyuran takes you on a delightful culinary journey through this beautiful land in the Caucasus. Explore 200 tempting recipes for appetizers and salads, soups and stews, pasta, meat, vegetable and egg dishes, breads, saffron rice pilafs, aromatic drinks, and desserts, all adapted for preparation in a Western kitchen. Interspersed throughout the text are fascinating glimpses of local culture and traditional proverbs related to food that will make your adventure even more memorable. "Pomegranates & Saffron" is the Winner of Best in the World Gourmand Cookbook Award, Silver Medalist of Living Now Award, and the U.S. Winner of Gourmand World Cookbook Award in Eastern European category. Winner, Gourmand Best in the World (2015) Plus: Winner, Best Eastern European Cookbook in US (2014), Silver, Living Now Book Award, Ethnic Cookbooks category (2015), Winner, National Indie Excellence Award, International Cookbooks category (2016) ,Finalist of Best Book Awards, International Cookbooks category (2016). "...This amazing, extensive, and comprehensive compilation on this ancient culture and cuisine is a must for anyone interested in expanding their culinary repertoire." — Sheilah Kaufman, Award-Winning Author of The Turkish Cookbook Imagine a country where East and West are beautifully intertwined in the cuisine and culture and where its treasured cooking secrets are waiting to be discovered. Welcome to Azerbaijan. In Pomegranates and Saffron, Feride Buyuran takes you on a delightful culinary journey through this beautiful land in the Caucasus, her birthplace. Explore over 200 tempting recipes for appetizers and salads, soups and stews, pasta, meat, vegetable and egg dishes, breads, saffron rice pilafs, aromatic drinks, and desserts, all adapted for preparation in a Western kitchen. Interspersed throughout the text are fascinating glimpses of local culture and traditional proverbs related to food that will make your adventure even more memorable. Featuring hundreds of stunning photographs of food, people, and landscapes throughout, this book lends a rare peek into the fascinating culture of Azerbaijan—colorful, rich, and diverse. Hospitality and Food Special Days and Food Traditions About the Recipes Appetizers and Salads Soups and Stews Lamb and Beef Poultry and Game Fish Vegetables, Fresh Herbs, and Eggs Khengel and Other Pasta Dishes Pilafs Milk Dishes Sauces and Condiments Pickles Savory Breads, Pies, And Pastries Pakhlava, Sweet Breads, and Other Desserts Tea, Sharbat, and Other Beverages Preserves Menus Basics and Techniques Glossary of Ingredients and Terms Where to Find Ingredients Metric Conversion Charts Bibliography Additional Resources Acknowledgments Recipe index General Index About the Author