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Simply

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Simply by Sabrina Ghayour is a delightful collection of uncomplicated yet flavourful recipes that make Persian-inspired cuisine accessible to home cooks. The book focuses on straightforward, quick-to-prepare meals that don't compromise on taste, showcasing Ghayour's signature blend of spices and fresh ingredients. This culinary guide is perfect for those looking to bring vibrant and aromatic dishes to their table with ease.
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You might enjoy this cookbook if you appreciate vibrant flavours and straightforward, no-fuss recipes that make Middle Eastern-inspired dishes accessible for everyday cooking. Sabrina Ghayour offers delicious, flavourful recipes that can be effortlessly incorporated into your routine while promising satisfying meals without the complexity.

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The 5th cookbook from the Sunday Times no.1 bestselling author of Persiana, Sirocco, Feasts, Bazaar and Persiana Everyday

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Easy. Everyday. Simple.

Sabrina Ghayour's new collection of unmissable dishes in her signature style, influenced by her love of fabulous flavours, is full of delicious food that can be enjoyed with a minimum of fuss. With sections ranging from Effortless Eating to Traditions With a Twist, Simply provides over 100 bold and exciting recipes that can be enjoyed every day of the week.

Contents:

Chapter One: Effortless Eating

Including Spiced carrot & tamarind soup; Date & ginger chicken wings; Baked sweet potato & za'atar chips; Spring onion salad

Chapter Two: Traditions with a Twist

Including Green hummus; Kabab koobideh; Persian tahchin; Tahdig e macaroni; Mamen Maleh's borscht; Adas polow

Chapter Three: The Melting Pot

Including Steak tartines with tarragon & paprika butter; Chilled pistachio & cucumber soup; Ghayour house chicken kari

Chapter Four: Something Special

Including Spiced pork wraps with green apple salsa; Firecracker prawns; Green & black-eyed bean baklava; Mushroom dumplings

Chapter Five: Cakes, Bakes & Sweet Treats

Including Stuffed dates with torched goats' cheese; Lime & black pepper frozen yogurt; Tahini, almond & orange brownies

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784725167

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Mitchell Beazley

Illustration: 108 photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 1141g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Sabrina Ghayour is an Iranian, self-taught home cook turned chef, cookery teacher and food writer. She made her name hosting the hugely popular 'Sabrina's Kitchen' supper club in London, specializing in Persian and Middle Eastern flavours, and went on to be named the Observer's Rising Star in Food. Her award-winning debut, Persiana, is a worldwide bestseller, and her follow-ups Sirocco, Feasts, Bazaar, Simply and Persiana Everyday were Sunday Times bestsellers. Her most recent book Flavour is out now.

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