Flavors of the Sun : The Sahadi’s Guide to Understanding, Buying, and Using Middle Eastern Ingredients by Christine Sahadi Whelan

Hardcover

Flavors of the Sun is both a deep dive into the diverse array of ingredients from the Middle East as well as the story of a beloved Brooklyn institution, Sahadi’s. For the first time, the people behind Sahadi’s are sharing their expert knowledge of these sought-after ingredients in the form of over 120 recipes, plus buying guides, and side bar “10 More Ways to Use…” sections”– A comprehensive guide to vibrant Middle Eastern ingredients, with more than 120 recipes that let them shine, from James Beard award winning Sahadi’s market in Brooklyn, New York.

Sumac. Urfa pepper. Halvah. Pomegranate molasses. Preserved lemons. The seasonings, staples, and spice blends used throughout the Middle East offer deliciously simple ways to transform food–once you know how to use them. In FLAVORS OF THE SUN, the people behind the iconic Brooklyn market Sahadi’s showcase the versatility of these ingredients in over 120 everyday dishes, including starters, salads, soups, family-friendly meals, and desserts. With sections devoted to recipes boasting Bright, Savory, Spiced, Nutty, and Sweet accents, it offers inspiration, techniques, and intensely flavorful ways to use everything from Aleppo pepper to za’atar with confidence. Throughout, no-recipe recipes help build up your flavor intuition so you can effortlessly incorporate any of the featured spices, condiments, and preserves into your daily repertoire.