Publisher: HOMA FAR

ISBN: 978-09564458-0-3

A FEAST OF MY PERSIAN HERITAGE is the third remarkable, tantalising book and the most comprehensive yet from the award winning author Shirin Simmons. Who has shared over 220 traditional Persian recipes subtle, distinctive,elegant and varied. Its influence and popularity streached from ancient Persia to Rome and Greece, then finally, during the 7th century and the conquest of Iran by the Arabs, to north Africa and on to Spain and the rest of Europe.

The emphasis in Shirin Simmons books throughout is on fresh ingredients, particularly fruit, nuts, vegetables and pulses, making her recipes ideal for a modern, health-conscious, western audience. Packed with advice on ingredients and cooking techniques, they are a superb introduction to this influential and sophisticated type of World Cooking, ideal for the novice cook and expert chef alike.

The books reflect the mixture of ancient Zoroastrian and self-created modern styles and influences that make up Persian cookery, and provide a collection of all the different cuisines of Persia in one volume. The recipes are full of healthy eating - fresh ingredients, low fat, vegetarian dishes, fruit and nuts. Also they include superfoods such as pomegranates, known to be an important contribution to a modern healthy diet.

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