Cooking from the Caucasus Author:Sonia Uvezian The cuisine of the region in Russia where many people live to be over 100. — From the back cover: More than 250 recipes from the Russian republics of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, a region where people live long and enjoy a diet filled with natural, health-building foods--fresh vegetables and herbs, fruits, nuts, cracked wheat, honey, eggs, a... more »nd yogurt.
Rooted in antiquity, and influenced by Greeks, Persians, Romans, Arabs, Mongols, and Turks, the glorious cuisine of the Caucasus abounds in succulent skewered meats and fish, luscious stuffed vegetables and fruits, wonderful rice and bulghur pilafs, exquisite honeyed sweets. Lamb is the preferred meat, but there are also splendid dishes with beef, veal, and poultry, as well as interesting preparations for fish. Exotic and subtle in flavor, yet easy to prepare, these recipes will bring many new ideas to the repertory of American kitchens.
".. .a fascinating book.. .the food is sensationally good, with aromatic herbs, rhe crunch of nuts, the sting of fiery chili peppers, and the piquancy of plum sauces on sizzling grilled lamb.... the author writes clear recipes and is helpful with information on the exotic ingredients and where they can be found." --New York Times Book Review
"... a simple and complete book on a cuisine that is unusual and exciting."-- Hartford Courant
"Some of the most interesting and least-written-about food in the world... a delicious new area for American cooks to explore." -- Vogue
Sonia Uvezian is also the author of The Cuisine of Armenia, The Book of Salads, and The Book of Yogurt. She is the recipient of the prestigious Fastemaker Award.« less