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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #909054 in Books
• Published on: 2006-06-30
• Binding: Paperback
• 132 pages

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.