Dining on the Nile: Exploring Egyptian Cooking (Paperback)

by Sally Elias Hanna (Author)
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Product Description
This collection includes 135 recipes which reflect the culinary influences of thousands of years of Egyptian history. From the reign of the pharaohs to the occupation of the British, many have contributed to Egyptian cuisine as it is known today. Some of the recipes included are pita bread, moloukheyah, falafel and of course, stuffed grape leaves. Also,you will find many vegetarian recipes which are appropriate for the Coptic, or Egyptian, Orthodox periods of fasting. These vegetarian recipes are simultaneously suitable for those following a strict vegan diet. Along with detailed preparation instructions you will find nutrition facts, food history and Sally s personal anecdotes.

About the Author
Sally Elias Hanna is a first-generation Egyptian-American raised in Florida. She is a pediatrician but when she s not practicing medicine she is busy baking baklava and other Egyptian desserts for everyone she knows. Sally has spent most of her life collecting and perfecting the recipes of her cultural heritage. She does this for the sake of her own family, for other Egyptian-Americans who wish to continue the traditions of their ancestors and, more importantly, for all those who have an interest in exotic and unfamiliar cuisines. Sally and her husband, Ramy,live in Orlando, Florida and have one child.

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing (June 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598581422
• ISBN-13: 978-1598581423
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #719,651 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Results from these Recipes!, May 6, 2007

By	P. Shaker - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After collecting Middle Eastern cookbooks for over 30 years, I decided to add to my collection by purchasing Dining on the Nile: Exploring Egyptian Cooking. It's not only a cookbook but an enjoyable book to read as the author has provided some short stories. I have tried numerous recipes and they have turned out perfect! The book is published for the American kitchen so the measurements and ingredients are easily understood. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is interested in Middle Eastern cooking, especially Egyptian, which can be difficult to find. As a bonus, there are many vegetarian recipes especially helpful to Orthodox Christians during the fasts of the church year. Great Book!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Egyptian Cookbook!, June 12, 2008

By	Jacqueline Elhaddad "Jadediva" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The minute I got this book I made one of my favorite recipes for Koshari. There are many different versions of this dish but this was the only book that had the version that my wonderful husband's mother makes. Mine isn't as good as hers...but...wonderful. Overall, this book is well rounded with recipes of Egypt. And thank you for the apricot pudding recipe...I've had it once when I was in Egypt and the author is right...once you have it you will never forget it and will often dream about it. I hope I can do her recipe justice.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!!!, January 25, 2008

By	H. Elattar (L.A, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is amazing! All the recipes are acurate and they come out perfect. My family loves it and I always use it specially when I have dinner parties.