Arabica: Small Plates, Big Connections
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Arabica: Small Plates, Big Connections
An exploration of modern East Mediterranean cuisine, brought to you by restaurant, meal-kit and food brand Arabica.Β Based on the authors extensive travels, this cookbook is rich in location photography, vintage artwork and sumptuous food photography, and celebrates the art of sharing small plates to bring friends and cultures together around the dinner table.
Arabica: Small Plates, Big Connections celebrates the vibrant flavours of the Eastern Mediterranean, whisking you on a culinary journey through the fertile valleys, mountain villages, coastal towns, and vibrant cities of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Turkey.
Starting from a modest trestle table in London's Borough Market to a growing network of restaurants and speciality products, the Arabica brand has steadfastly championed naturally healthy food and responsibly sourced ingredients.
Founder and author James Walters draws inspiration from his extensive travels across the Eastern Mediterranean to create a cookbook brimming with colourful meze and small plates from one of the world's most exciting food cultures. He shares simple cooking techniques and ingredient tips that elevate dishes from ordinary to authentic, from satisfying to sublime.
So, gather your friends and family to enjoy favourites like Grilled halloumi with black honey, Spinach & feta guΜl bΓΆreΔi, Chicken & pistachio shish, Baked chermoula cod with sweet potato, Lebanese meatballs, Lamb with pea tahini, and Tomatoes, Peaches, Basil & Za'atar.
Treat yourself to Turkish-style kΓΌnefe, Chocolate halva mousse with sesame brittle, and cool off with cocktails and sodas, such as the Pomegranate margarita and Batroun lemonade.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780711293847
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 13 March 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Carnival
Illustration: 130 colour photos
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 189.0mm
Height: 246.0mm
Weight: 750g
Pages: 304
About the Author
James Walters, a self-taught chef and the visionary behind the Arabica Group, began this culinary journey from an 8ft Borough Market stall, swiftly earning a loyal following. Today, Arabica supplies fresh meze, spices, baklava, and specialty ingredients to a diverse range of food sectors, from quaint delis to prestigious hotels. Building on the success of his market ventures, James opened Arabica Bar & Kitchen in Borough Market in 2014, followed by Arabica Kings Cross in 2019.
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