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Note on Translation xiii Introduction 1 Appetizers 15


Green Olive Spread (Zaytn Akhar Mar) Labnah with Chopped Greens and Walnuts (Shrz bi Buql) Fried Eggs with Vinegar and Spices (Bay Ma) Fava Bean Salad (Bqill bi Khall) Fava Beans with Yogurt and Garlic (Bqill) Spicy Chard and Fava Bean Dip (Bridah min Bqill li-Ibn Ab N al-Ktib) Fava Bean Dip with Fennel and Cumin (Lawn min al-Baysr) Tangy Eggplant Stir-Fry (Bdhinjn) Seared Eggplant with Walnuts (Bdhinjn Mash li-Ibn al-Mahd) Pickled Onions (Baal Mukhallal) Honeyed Carrots in Rosewater (Jazar) Cauliflower with Tahini-Walnut Sauce (Tatbl al-Qanb) Hummus with Ground Nuts (ummu Kas) Sauted Spinach with Garlic and Coriander (Isfnkh Muajjan) Cold Roasted Chicken with Almonds and Pomegranate Seeds (Bridah Mujarrabah) Cold Roasted Chicken with Lime and Cucumber (Bridah li-Ab Jafar al-Barmak) Herbed Chicken Salad (Bridah Majnah) 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 35

An Almond-Mustard Condiment (Khall wa Khardal) Herb Sauce for Fish (al)

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Soups 40
Cold Yogurt and Cucumber Soup (Khul Baysn) Spiced Lamb and Fava Bean Soup (M al-Bqill) Hearty Lamb and Chickpea Soup (M wa ummu) Tart Chickpea Soup (Naw al-ummu al-Ybis) Aromatic Soup with Pomegranate Seeds and Rice (Marqah abb al-Rummn wa al-Aruzz al-Maql) Squash and Lentil Soup (Marqah Nfiah li al-Sal) Meat and Chickpea Soup (Shrb Khar ) 40 41 42 43 45 46 47

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Lamb 49 Lamb and Prune Tajine (Murzyah) Spiced Lamb with Walnuts (Shaw) Lamb and Sour Apple Tajine (Tuffyah) Lentil Stew with Lamb and Swiss Chard (Adasyah) Spiced Lamb and Lentils with Rice (Mujaddarah) Browned Lamb with Saffron-Cinnamon Rice (Aruzz Mufalfal) Lamb and Rice Porridge (Harsah al-Aruzz) Lamb and Cabbage Tajine (Lum al-ain Yubakh bi-al-Kurunbyah) Lamb with Honeyed Onions (Baalyah) Lamb with Greens and Clockwise-Stirred Yogurt (Labanyah Rmyah) Fried Bananas with Lamb and Hazelnuts (Mawz ma Lam) Spiced Lamb and Fennel Tajine (al-Rziynaj al-Akhar) Sweet and Sour Lamb and Vegetable Stew (Sikbj) Savory Meatballs and Cubed Lamb with Coriander (Tafy al-Bay) Spice-Infused Cucumbers with Lamb and Walnuts (Ajryah) Asparagus Wrapped in Lamb (Lum al-ain Yubakh bi-al-Isfarj) Ground Meat with Fried Halloumi Cheese and Spices (Badyah) The Caliphs Wifes Eggplant and Lamb Stir-fry (Brnyah) Stuffed Eggplant (Madfnah) Lamb and Vegetables with Spiced Onion Sauce (Dkabrkt) Garlicky Spinach with Buttered Lamb and Chickpeas (Isfnkh) . viii Contents 49 50 52 53 55 56 57 59 60 62 63 64 66 67 69 71 72 74 75 77 79

Spiced Lamb with Honeyed Apricots (Mishmish Ybis) Sweet and Meaty Lamb and Date Kebabs (Ruabyah) Spicy Lamb Sausage (iffah ash Mar al-Duwwrah) Fried Lamb Turnovers (Two Ways) (Sanbsaj and Sanbsak) Hearty Stuffed Tripe with Lamb, Chickpeas, and Rice (Sukhtr) Aromatic Couscous with Veal and Vegetables (Kuskus) Stuffed Dumplings in Yogurt (Shushbarak) Herbed Chicken Pita Rolls (Bazmward bi umm Yurafu bi-al-Mamn) Chicken Stew with Pomegranate Juice and Pumpkin (abkh abb Rummn) Savory and Sour Chicken, Lamb, and Egg Casserole (Bustnyah) Grilled Chicken in Yogurt (Dajj Amrs) Fried Meatballs with Pistachios and Honey (Dajj Mudaqqaqah) Pistachio-Stuffed Roasted Chicken (Fustuqyah) Chicken and Vegetables in a Tart and Creamy Sauce (Kishk) Tangy Sumac Chicken (Summqyah) Saffron Chicken Tajine (Jafaryah) Zesty Almond and Chicken Pie (Maghmm) Aromatic Chicken with Fried and Boiled Eggs over Toasted Pita (Thardah bi-al-Dajj) Creamy Stew with Meat and Vegetables (Marah) Ginger-Fried Shrimp for Lent (abhajah min al-Rbiyn) Fried Fish with Garlic and Coriander Sauce (al-Samak al-Kizbaryah) Poached and Baked Fish with Fennel (Basbsyah) Fried Fish with Tahini and Onions (al-Samakah al-anyah) Walnut-Stuffed Roasted Fish (Samak Mashw) Summertime Fried Fish (Samak al-Sikbj) Fried Salmon with Raisins and Almonds (Zabbyah) Sweet Tooth Rice and Yogurt (Aruzz bi-al-Laban al-alb) Sauted Aphrodisiac Greens (Muzawwarah Mulkhyah) Garlicky Yogurt and Chard (Silq bi-Laban) Spiced Chickpea Patties (Ujjah min Ghayr Bay) Gardeners Vegetable Tart (Jannnyah)

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Chicken 96

Seafood 116

Vegetarian 125

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Desserts 133
Basic Dessert Elements Sugar Syrup (Qatr) Honey Syrup (Asal) Rosewater and Orange Blossom Custard Cream (Qashah) Sugared Lettuce (Khassyah) Honey and Almond Candy (Fldhaj) Chewy Fruity Nut Candy (alw) Muammads Wedding Cookies (Hays) Fried Rosewater Melts (Khn) Honeyed Sesame Patties (Juljulnyah al-Bay) Adult Butter Cookies (Adhr) Caliphs Favorite Shortbread (Khushkannaj Gharb) Sesame-Nut Shortbread (Khubz al-Abzr) Hazelnut Filo Dough Cake (Akhmmyah) Fried Filo Dough with Pistachios and Rosewater (Kul wa Ushkur!) Honey-Cream Crunch (Kunfah) Seven-Layer Ricotta Cake (Qayjah) Almond Fingers (Lawznaj) Fried Dough Bites (Luqam al-Q) Crunchy Beaded Honey Squares (Barad) Crispy Lattice Fritters (Zalbiyah Mushabbakah Wthiqyah) Fried Stuffed Pancakes (al-Qaif al-Mash) Sweet Cheese Fritters (Mujabbanah al-Miqlah) Honey-Dipped Almond-Stuffed Rings (al-Qhiryah al-Kh) Braided Fried Dough with Spices (Dafir) Aromatic Nut-Stuffed Half Moons (dhn) Almond-Sealed Stuffed Cigars (Qann al-Mashwah) Fried Nut Turnovers (Sanbsak Ismuhu Fil) 133 133 134 134 135 136 137 139 140 141 142 143 145 146 147 149 151 153 154 155 157 159 161 163 166 168 169 171

Desserts 135

Beverages 173
Hot Sweet Rosewater Drink (Sharb Jullb) Lemonade (M al-Laymn li-al-Sharb) 173 174

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Aromatic Honey and Grape Juice Drink for Wintertime (Sharb khar Yustamalu f al-Shit) Zesty Mint Drink (Sharb Nan) Hot Aromatic Honeyed Milk (Sharb min Albn al-Baqar) Pomegranate Seed Smoothie (abb Rummn) Sour Apple Syrup (Sharb al-Tuff) Cold Apricot Drink for Breaking a Fast (Mishmish Lawz)

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Sample Menus for Special Occasions

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A Dinner During Ramadan (Breaking the Fast) 183 A Dinner During Lent 184 A Dinner During Passover 185 A Dinner for Christmas 186 A Dinner Feast Such as That Held in the Caliphs Court 187

Regal Recipes for Stuffed Meats 189 Measurements and Metric Conversion Chart 193 Tools and Ingredients 197 Notes 203 Bibliography 205 Index 211 Acknowledgments 217

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