num_pages: 168
description: The seductive flavors of the Middle East have won over food lovers around the world but the sweets of the region have remained largely unknown to Western palatesuntil now. Sweet Middle East  by doyenne of Middle Eastern cooking Anissa Helou presents 70 classic desserts fragrant with spices honey dates and nuts and steeped in tradition. One bite of Anissa's authentic cookies cakes custards puddings and more reveals why these enchanting desserts deserve to be shared beyond their native lands.
language: English
title: Sweet Middle East: Classic Recipes, from Baklava to Fig Ice Cream
publisher: Chronicle Books