- Sally Butcher

Veggiestan: A Vegetable Lover's Tour of the Middle East

By Sally Butcher

VEGGIESTAN or ‘land of the vegetables’. There is of course no such word, and no such country.

But in this upbeat guide to Middle Eastern vegetarian cookery Sally Butcher proves that the region more than merits the term, and that its constituent nations are simmering, bubbling, bursting with sumptuous vegetarian traditions and recipes. Written in her trademark engaging and knowledgeable style, Sally takes a fresh look at many of the more exciting ingredients available on our high streets today as well as providing a host of delicious recipes made with more familiar fare. From fragrant Persian noodle rice to gingery tamarind aubergines, pink pickled turnips and rose petal jam this book is filled with aromatic herbs and spices, inspiring ideas and all the knowledge needed to cook wonderful vegetarian food.

Author: Sally Butcher
Format: Hardback
Release Date: 06 Oct 2011
Pages: 272
ISBN: 978-1-86205-884-2
Sally Butcher is the fiery-haired proprietress of the notable Persian food store Persepolis in Peckham, London, which she runs with her Persian husband, Jamshid. She is a bestselling author and avid blogger, who has amassed a devoted online following for her food-, shop- and Peckham-related musings. The foodie delights of the Middle East are her specialist subject, but she has been known to venture far and wide for inspiration. Her first book, Persia in Peckham, was published to critical acclaim and short-listed for the 2008 André Simon Award. It was also selected by the Sunday Times as their cookery book of the year. Her following tomes, Persepolis, Veggiestan and Snackistan, published by Pavilion, have also received critical acclaim.

Praise for Veggiestan: -

”'Had us salivating … Butcher writes like a dream, really know hers Middle Eastern foodstuffs and offers enticing recipes. An absolute must for the vegetarian on your gift list.” - -Delicious magazine

”'Ranges across a number of Middles Eastern cuisines with flair and a sense of humour that makes it as much of a pleasure to read as it is to cook from.” - -The Indy Best 10 Vegetarian Cookbooks

Praise for Snackistan: -

”'One can almost smell the bazar as one pores over the myriad recipes in this fascinating book.” - -The Good Book Guide

Praise for Salmagundi: -

”'We want to cook every single recipe in Salmagundi.” - - The Foodie Bugle

”'Peppered with history and quirky anecdotes, this is sure to be a bestseller.” - - Crumbs magazine