Slivena Rowe

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This books rocks!  It is a book for foodies, even the index is delicious.

I bought this to take on a recent holiday to Turkey and read it cover to cover quite a few times.  The recipes are simple, totally achievable and look beautiful. The photography got me hooked within minutes of opening the book.  This a passionate book by someone who clearly loves their food, and it's very contagious!

I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes Eastern Mediterranean food.  It draws influence from Turkey, Syria, Jordan and the Lebanon. The recipes are all based on traditional ideas but have a very light modern feel.  It's really very clever.

Bulgarian born Silvena, affectionately includes the teachings of her half Turkish dad, which gives the book a personal feel.  It's a history book, family story and inspiring cook book all in one.  A lovely book.

The meat dishes are incredible, (including Grilled Red Mullet with toasted citrus and Nasturtium aioli, Veal shank with saffron & seven spice, Basil and Kadaifi wrapped shrimp...), but for me the real draw are the veggie recipes.  Suzme rolled in sumac & pistachio.... the Crunchy Red Swiss Chard Falaffel... the Fennel and Feta Kofte with Walnut Tarator....Pumpkin and Za'atar Hummus...  (there are loads more!)


Oh and there are soups, breads, boreks, pilafs, sherberts, ice creams, pastries, all sorts....


It's on offer at Amazon for £15 (23US$) for the hardback. Got to be done.

Sorry to go on about it, but Silvena Rowe rocks!

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