Böcker av Arto Der Haroutunian

The basis of society in Arabia, especially in the south, was agriculture - cereals, aromatics and spices were produced and exported via the caravan routes which passed from Syria through Arabia to the Yemen. Thus Arab dishes are subtle, varied and exotic. The basic diet largely comprised, and still does, dates, rice, milk, goat or lamb meat and coffee.The patchwork of peoples and countries that form this medley comprise dishes from Egypt - some of the oldest recipes in the world such as melokhia, the famous soup of the Pharaohs. From Syria - an enormous range of vegetable salads. From Lebanon - sun-ripened fruits. From Iraq - date, hazelnut, mushroom and fig recipes. From Armenia and Kurdistan - the cracked wheat burghul dishes. From Cappadocia - the exotic flavors of sesame and tahini. From the Caucasus - the vast array of kebabs. From Assyria and Armenia - classic stuffed vegetable dishes - mahsi, and from Persia - yogurt dishes, fabulous rice dishes, sherbets and sweet and sour dishes.Incorporating the history, traditions, and techniques of these countries Arto der Haroutunian has assembled an unparalleled breadth of recipes representing the whole gamut of Arab cooking.

All Arto der Haroutunian's twelve cookbooks written in the 1980s became classics; it was his belief that the rich culinary tradition of the Middle East is the main source of many of our Western cuisines and his books were intended as an introduction to that tradition.

The Yogurt Cookbook is the ultimate guide to cooking with yogurt and its significance around the world.Yogurt is consumed in a variety of ways in many cultures throughout the world. The author—truly an authority on the subject—tells us the history of yogurt, how to make it, and how it is easily used in all kinds of delicious recipes.This splendid cookbook offers over 200 yogurt recipes ranging from the delicate flavors Middle Eastern cuisine to traditional Armenian specialties; from spicy Indian curries to distinctive regional European dishes. There are delicious appetizers, fragrant soups, fresh salads, and interesting egg dishes. There are recipes for fish, poultry, meat, pasta, and vegetables. There is even a section on bread, pancakes, and fritters. The Yogurt Cookbook is the ultimate guide to cooking with yogurt, and its significance around the world. If you're a yogurt lover, this is a book for you, and if you don't care for it, this book will convert you.

Every one of the 12 cookbooks Arto der Haroutunian wrote became a classic; his thoughtful, erudite writing helped to explain to westerners the subtlety, complexity and diversity of Middle Eastern and North African cooking.

All Arto der Haroutunian's twelve cookbooks written in the 1980s became classics; it was his belief that the rich culinary tradition of the Middle East is the main source of many of our Western cuisines and his books were intended as an introduction to that tradition.

This book is about vegetables: the known, the little known and the few still largely unknown. What is collected here is a rich, wholesome repertoire of fascinating recipes reflecting man's tireless drive to create food that flatters his palate, fills his stomach and satisfies his bodily needs.