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The Complete South African Cookbook

Magdaleen van Wyk

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Excellent Choice 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

This is my bible of cookbooks. I have had a copy for 25 years and have never had a recipe flop or prove to be a diaster. The recipes are easy to follow and the ingredients tend to be easily available. The book has an excellent section on cuts of meats and how to best cook them. It also has a conversion section that is concise and extremely useful.

For those wanting South African recipes this book offers many. From koeksisters to bobotie to biltong to boerewors the recipes are excellent.

I have often found that the baking sections of many general cookbooks tend to be less then great. This is not true of "The Complete" cookbook. My husband has managed to make scones using the basic recipe! My daughters have both learnt to cook using this book and have rarely had any failures.

This is a cookbook that allows cooks from basic to advanced the opportunity to find good recipes that offer a variety of choices and many new recipes that will become family favourites.

Editorial Review:

Although this is the perfect book for a beginner, it is also an indispensable reference for the more experienced cook, offering more than 650 basic and easy-to-prepare recipes along with many tempting variations. There is a wonderful selection of hors d'oeuvres, soups, fish and seafood, meat, poultry and game, as well as sauces, vegetables and vegetarian fare, salads and dressings, egg and cheese dishes, desserts, cakes, breads and pastries, confectioneries, and preserves.

Crazy Water Pickled Lemons: Enchanting Dishes from the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa

Diana Henry

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

If you want hamburgers, then eat at McDonalds 4 out of 5 stars.
6 of 15 people found this review helpful.

What a bunch of nonsense, Hostile Reviewer.

This is a beautifully written book with thoughtful, interesting recipes sure to tantalize and delight fellow epicurians. It's easy to follow, the instructions are clear and concise, and the ingredient lists read like a tale from Arabian Nights. I can't see how anyone could complain about this gorgeous book- unless they like the big glaring fonts of a McDonald's menuboard and call the Olive Garden "exotic".

Editorial Review:

Spanish Sausages and Migas, Chilled Avocado and Coriander Soup, Herb-Scented Chocolate Truffles: this irresistibly evocative cookbook features more than 100 captivating dishes from throughout the Mediterranean, Middle East, and North Africa. Lusciously photographed by award-winning lensman Jason Lowe, and compiled by an exciting new voice in the cookery world, these recipes combine flavors in ways long forgotten—or never even discovered—in the western kitchen. Diana Henry uses such classic ingredients as olive oil, coriander, chili, and dates in refreshing new ways, and also incorporates a banquet of exotic and aromatic components, including flower waters, pomegranates, and cardamom. Each selection has an irresistible charm, from the sea-and-salt infused (Catalan Salt Cod and Pepper Gratin) to the heavenly sweet (Middle Eastern Orange Cake).

Eat Smart in Morocco: How to Decipher the Menu, Know the Market Foods & Embark on a Tasting Adventure (Eat Smart, No 6)

Joan Peterson

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Editorial Review:

Hungry travelers to Morocco can have a perfectly delicious trip with this comprehensive food guide, the 6th in the EAT SMART series. The author, recognizing that feeding the traveler’s body is as important as feeding the soul, thoroughly educates the palate, eliminating any guess work that could muddy the chances of a mouth-watering experience.
Eat Smart in Morocco contains a rich historical perspective on the origins and varieties of Moroccan food and extensive background on the delectable regional dishes. Phrases (transliterated Moroccan Arabic) are included to make one's culinary adventure even more successful.
At the core of the book are two extensive glossaries in transliterated Moroccan with English translations. The “Menu Guide” demystifies food selection, allowing visitors to order with confidence in restaurants; the “Foods & Flavors Guide” is a comprehensive list of foods, spices, cooking utensils, cooking styles, etc., to make shopping in the colorful outdoor markets easy and fun.

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Authentic Recipes from Morocco: 60 Simple and Delicious Recipes from the Land of the Tagine (Authentic Recipes) (Authentic Recipes Series)

Fatema Hal, Jean-Francois Hamon, Bruno Barbey

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

good seller - book was not so helpful with cooking 3 out of 5 stars.
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There are lots of pictures but not a lot of detail to execute the recipes. I don't need pictures, I need to learn to cook.

Seller was good - shipping was on time.

Editorial Review:

A heady mix of spices, aromatic tagines and warm, buttery couscous, it s no wonder Moroccan cuisine has become so popular! Full of favorites like caraway soup, slow-cooked lamb stews, spicy salads, flatbreads, sublime desserts and mint tea, Authentic Recipes from Morocco contains over 50 recipes that reveal the treasures of regional Moroccan cooking.

The Africa Cookbook

Jessica B. Harris

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Mr. Mercator, maker of wall maps, would have us believe that the continent of Africa is this piddly little thing, mostly below the equator, weighed down by the size and majesty of Europe. Jessica B. Harris, author of The Africa Cookbook, shows us how big this continent truly is (three times the landmass of Europe; 1,000 different languages); how incredibly ancient its history is; how grand and majestic is the sweep of cooking styles and food flavors that shift from north to south, east to west; and how up-to-the-minute and relevant those food and flavor experiences can be. As with any of Harris's previous books, the reader can savor equal portions of eye-opening scholarship, delectable storytelling, and delicious recipes.

The book is divided into chapters that discuss the edible history of Africa, the range of food regions in Africa, a glossary of African ingredients and utensils, and an argument that the much vaunted Mediterranean diet needs to look south for its origins. Recipe chapters fall along traditional lines: appetizers, salads and soups, condiments, vegetables, main dishes, breads and starches, desserts, and beverages--and include dishes from all over the continent. You will find the likes of Sardine Fritters (Algeria), Avocado and Papaya Salad (Kenya), Pili Pili Sauce (western Africa), Mashed Eggplant à la Zeinab (Sudan), and Grilled Shrimp Pili Pili (Mozambique).

Africa, Harris argues, isn't the Dark Continent, but the "continent about which we are in the dark." Use The Africa Cookbook to taste your way into the light. --Schuyler Ingle

Couscous: Fresh and Flavorful Contemporary Recipes

Kitty Morse

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great Food, Poor Editing 4 out of 5 stars.
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My first attempt was "Couscous Fritters with Fresh Corn and Tomato Salsa". Delicious! Every recipe tried was well seasoned and was what I'd call an "eager to repeat winner", if you don't mind fighting past all the errors.

In "Couscous Fritters", the instructions you're supposed to turn to page 20 for her technique on how to peel and seed tomatoes. There is nothing about tomatoes on page 20. It's really page 22. The recipe calls for 2/3 cup broth, but what kind? Step 1 puts all the ingredients for the salsa together while in step 2 you are asked to prepare the fritters. Among the ingredients you're supposed to mix together is the "remaining salt". What remaining salt? You used it all in step 1 for the salsa. I think she meant the cumin.

Recipes are well thought up but somehow, either the test kitchen or the editors goofed. If you are someone who really needs recipes to be right, skip this book. You'll pull your hair out trying to figure out what's wrong. If you can work around the mistakes and really want to try couscous, you'll find some really tasty meals in here. My copy has lots of notes and cross-outs. I'm sure yours will too.

Editorial Review:

Bored with spaghetti? Tired of rice? Discover the exotic world of couscous! Fluffy and foolproof, couscous cooks in in less than five minutes and makes aperfect accompaniment to any dish! North African cusiine, couscous is a hot trend in contemporary cooking—and author Kitty Morse is here with the most exciting and inventive ways to get couscous beyond the land of Casablanca and straight into your kitchen. From Couscous Paella to Couscous Mango Mousse, Couscous will revolutionize your culinary repertoire. You may wonder what you ate before discovering this versatile and delectable staple.

Traditional South African Cooking

Magdaleen Van Wyk, Pat Barton

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South African cuisine is a unique blend of the culinary art of many different cultures - the Dutch, French, German and British settlers, as well as the Malays who came from the East, all brought their own recipes to this country. The subtle adaptation of these 'imported' recipes in the addition of local ingredients and the introduction of innovative cooking methods have made for an original, much-loved cuisine. This book also features interesting snippets about the early newcomer's way of life. Anyone who longs for a beloved grandmother's famous milk tart or melkkos, or a great aunt's delicious bobotie or vetkoek, should have this book in his or her kitchen!

A Kitchen Safari: Stories & Recipes From the African Wilderness

Yvonne Short, Dumi Ndlovu

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Conservation Corporation Africa (CC Africa) has a commitment to African hospitality that has resulted in the establishment of some of the finest lodges and safaris on the continent. This stunning cookbook showcases the heart, soul and very essence of CC Africa's passion for pampering its guests. Part of this hospitality is its unique way of creating Pan-African cuisine, which includes the bite of South East Asia and Portuguese-African-influenced peri-peris, to West African grains and pulses. Dozens of recipes are illustrated with photos of the food and the landscapes, people and animals of the African safari camps. This book serves not only as a cookbook it is also fantasy travel experience.

Iraqi Family Cookbook: From Mosul to America

Kay Karim

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Beautiful food and photos from the Middle East 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful.

I made three of these dishes. All recipes were easy to follow with well presented pictures and helpful English translations of the titles. My family particularly liked the potato chaps. Introductory material shed a lot of light on the background of the author during a happy youth in Iraq. I look forward to making the baklawa recipe.

Potato chap, otherwise known as a potato kibbi, is similar to a meat stuffed latke. The recipe called for an unusual amount of parsley, but it is definitely worth using. All who tried my batch enjoyed the kibbis.

What a Beautiful and Unique Cookbook! 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

We have ejoyed reading this book because of the unique presentation which includes beautiful color photos, excellent recipes, and a history of a family and Iraq. This book is especially interesting because of the importance of this region today. We received one book as a present, and we liked it so much we gave it as a birthday present to a person who loves to cook, especially new recipes. We have tried many of the recipes. Baklawa melts in your mouth and also is very healthy for you. We found the lamb recipes superb including the doub which is very tender. This goes very well with dolma which is a stuffed vegetable and the saffron rice and peas. Another recipe that we had enjoyed very much is eggplant casserole (Tabsi Badinjan). We love this book and we recommend it highly as a unique and exciting authentic Iraqi cookbook.

Editorial Review:

This is the first illustrated Iraqi regional cookbook. The recipes are measured to fit the American kitchen. There are over 80 recipes and original photographs of food and family. These dishes originated in the northern region of Iraq called Mosul, and made their way to Baghdad and other regions of the country. To learn more about this book, visit my website.

"My Cooking" West-African Cookbook

Dokpe L. Ogunsanya

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

This book is excellent. It is very easy to use 5 out of 5 stars.
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My cooking. The West African Cookbook is one of the few African Cookbook availlable on line. I was able to obtain one for myself after I saw one with my friend. I have since been using the book and it is amazing how easy it is to use the book. Perhaps the most amazing thing about this book is it authenticity. It is pure African. There are several ways to cook BLACK-EYED PEA and they are delicious.The Coconut rice and the Fried plantain are good together. This coming Xmas I am going to buy some for my friends as gifts. I think anyone who has a taste for African food should have a copy of this book.

Editorial Review:

"My Cooking" West-African Cookbook is the most comprehensive selection of simple but authentic West-African recipes ever published in the United States. The cookbook offers a fascinating glimpse into the West-African kitchens. The book includes authentic easy recipe pages, colorful photos, etc. The book comes handy as an educational tool and makes for an interesting reading if used in the classroom or as a source for personal growth on the subject area if used outside the classroom.