A collection of 445 exciting and accessible recipes that celebrate North Africa's vibrant and
diverse food culture Life in North Africa heavily revolves around that most important of
passions food. Drawing on Berber Arabic and Ottoman influences as well as French Spanish
and Italian ones this gorgeous cookbook explores the culinary diversity of the Maghreb a
region that spans Morocco Algeria Tunisia and Libya. With 445 delicious and authentic
North African dishes that can easily be recreated at home this treasure trove of a book
reveals an exciting cuisine that is as varied and fascinating as the countries it covers.
Irresistible recipes and stunning photography bring the region to life from the Atlantic and
Mediterranean coast in the west and the north across farmland orchards plateaus carpeted in
wheat and mountain peaks to the great Sahara in the south and east. A series of essays
scattered throughout the book introduce key ingredients and cultural traditions adding extra
depth to Jeff Koehler's compelling introduction which celebrates food culture in Morocco
Algeria Tunisia and Libya as well as providing a brief history of North Africa itself. From
griddled flatbreads and zesty salads to aromatic tagines grilled meat and fish and honey-rich
pastries The North African Cookboo k showcases an unprecedented and authoritative
collection of traditional and contemporary recipes for the home cook from this most intriguing
and varied of regions.
