Joy of Persian Cooking (Spiral-bound)

by Pari Ardalan Malek (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
This is an important addition to every kitchen library and makes cooking a pleasure for all. -- Jahanshah Javid, iranian.com

Product Description
In clear, easy-to-follow steps, the author guides even the most novice cook through her collection of more than 500 declicious recipes ranging from a basic omelette to a simple pasta or a sophisticated tiramisu. Her recipes are drawn from her home country of Iran (and include several passed down from her ancient ancestors from Kurdistan), as well as from her years in Europe and her life in the United States. This is an international cookbook which includes the author's personal notes, cooking insights, and helpful hints on subjects as varied as roasting pistachios that make each dish sure to be a success.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 280 pages
• Publisher: Abjad Book Designers & Builders (December 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930637128
• ISBN-13: 978-1930637122
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 9.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,639,554 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not at all what I expected - very, very disappointed, December 4, 2004

By	Hedaz Nyair (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

I bought this cookbook thinking it was persian cooking. I certainly did not expect to see recipes for Italian dishes and dumbed down american dishes. I wouldn't even say these are recipes - things like dumping a can of cream of mushroom soup with other things is not cooking in my mind. This is neither persian cooking or american cooking - it's a disgrace to people who enjoy the art of either. I'm returning the book. I'd give this 0 stars, but unfortunately, Amazon doesn't have that option.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A feast for the eye and the mouth, January 2, 2001

By	Marjan Malekzadeh Navabi (Vancouver, B.C. CANADA) - See all my reviews

I highly recommend this international cookbook whether you are a sophisticated cook or an enthusiastic beginner. I made the walnut and veal stew with the upside-down rice to complement my Christmas dinner. The golden crust of the rice was awesome. The star meringue made an impressive and easy dessert. I've made the salmon tart both as an appetizer and as a light lucheon meal. The step-by-step instructions make cooking simple. The end result for every recipe I tried was both a feast for the eye and the mouth.