By the internationally acclaimed author Arto der Haroutunian, The Yogurt Cookbook is re-issued in a glorious four-colour edition with mouth-watering photographs, it offers over 200 recipes ranging from hearty peasant fare to elegant, light dishes. The Armenian-born author expands yogurt beyond the narrow limitations of breakfasts, desserts and dips incorporating it into an impressive array of recipes. A genuine contribution to culinary literature, this indispensable guide will take its readers on a voyage of discovery that will inspire yogurt lovers to new gastronomic heights as well as create a whole new following for this guardian of good health. The author is truly an expert on the subject. He tells us the history of yogurt, how to make it and how it is easily used in all kinds of delicious recipes. Yogurt is consumed in a variety of ways in many cultures throughout the world. Several cultures use yogurt in sauces or as an ingredient to add a little zest to their favourite dishes. The recipes are splendid, from the subtle flavours of Middle Eastern dishes to the spiciness of Indian and other European foods. In the appetizers there are so many delicious dishes it would be hard to begin to list them all, ranging from dips to yogurt cheese. There are fragrant soups, wonderful salads, and interesting egg dishes. There are recipes for fish, poultry, meat, pasta, and vegetables. There are sauces, from salad dressings to a yogurt sauce. There is even a section on bread, pancakes and fritters. The Yogurt Cookbook by Arto der Haroutunian is the ultimate yogurt recipe cookbook and the perfect complement to your yogurt maker. If you love yogurt, this is a book for you. If you dont care for it, this book will convert you.

All Arto der Haroutunian's twelve cookbooks written in the 1980s became classics; it was his belief that the rich culinary tradition of the Middle East is the main source of many of our Western cuisines and his books were intended as an introduction to that tradition. His Sweets & Desserts of the Middle East is regarded as the seminal work on the subject but it had been out of print for almost thirty years. At last here in a new edition is the Middle Eastern cookbook that everyone wants. In this book he takes us on a sumptuous and erudite tour of one of the delights of Middle Eastern cuisine. Sweets and desserts occupy a special place in those lands where natutal food resources can sometimes be limited. The people have made supreme the art of creating delights from very little and in doing do have enriched their world with wafer-thin pastries, luscious halvas, crunchy biscuits, exotic fruits and cool refreshing sorbets. Many Middle Eastern desserts are very sweet (literally soaked in honey or syrup) and yet their variety is infinite. It reflects the multifarious origins and races of the people of the region and combines ancient traditions and modern influences. One basic sweet may have been adapted in a dozen different ways. Tantalisingly fragrant, sweet and succulent or dry and spiced with the aroma of the East they transport us as if by magic carpet to the exotic lands of the orient. There are recipes for sesame and date baklavas, almond and pistachio coated biscuits, tempting stuffed fruits, rich mousses, delicate sorbets and syrups, jams and preserves, all of which may tempt you to conjure up these Middle Eastern delicacies in your own home.

All Arto der Haroutunian's twelve cookbooks written in the 1980s became classics; it was his belief that the rich culinary tradition of the Middle East is the main source of many of our Western cuisines and his books were intended as an introduction to that tradition. His Middle Eastern Cookery is regarded as the seminal work on the subject but it had been out of print for twenty years with second hand copies on offer for over four hundred pounds, such was its scarcity and popularity. At last here in a new redesigned paperback edition is the Middle Eastern cookbook that everyone wants. It is a book containing every possible recipe from the Middle East there are dishes from the plains of Georgia, from Afganistan, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Persia and Armenia. It is written in the same wonderful style as his other classic cookbooks; peppered with anecdotes on life, food and culture. He guides us first round the mezze table and then leads us on to recipes for soups, salads, savouries, pilaffs, kebabs, casseroles and grills that make the best use of meat, fish and poultry. He teaches the cook about the different spices that are favoured by different countries mint for Armenia, cumin for Iran and with each recipe comes a piece of history or a fable which makes this a book to read as well as an unequalled collection of recipes.

This book is about vegetables: the known, the little known and the few still largely unknown. It is vegetarian because vegetables are at their best when treated as they are without the addition of meat, fish or poultry. What is collected here is a rich, wholesome repertoire of fascinating recipes reflecting mans tireless drive to create food that flatters his palate, fills his stomach and satisfies his bodily needs.

All Arto der Haroutunian's twelve cookbooks written in the 1980s became classics; it was his belief that the rich culinary tradition of the Middle East is the main source of many of our Western cuisines and his books were intended as an introduction to that tradition. A Turkish Cookbook is regarded as the seminal work on the subject but has been out of print for over twenty five years. It is a lovingly written recipe book packed with traditional stories, poems and sayings. Turkey is fast becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations, and while famous for its scenic beauty and ancient sites, it undoubtedly owes much of its new found popularity to the quality and character of its food. With his inimitable talent for combining fascinating anecdotes with mouth-watering recipes, Arto der Haroutunian brings to life the ancient culinary traditions of this huge and varied country. You can recreate the wonderful fish and seafood dishes, the exotic oriental pastries, experiment with different types of kebabs or prepare a selection of meze. At once a practical cookbook and a fascinating read, A Turkish Cookbook is a splendid introduction to one of the world's great cuisines.

Arto der Haroutunian takes adventurous cooks on a tour of the cuisines of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya in this comprehensive guide to North African food. There are over 300 recipes for traditional dishes such as tagines, stews, soups, and salads using classic ingredients such as fiery spices, jewel-like dried fruits, lemons, and armfuls of fresh herbs. Simplicity is at the heart of the medina kitchen. The exotic fuses with the domestic to produce dishes that are highly flavoured yet quick and easy to prepare. Vegetables are prepared in succulent and unusual ways while dishes such as chicken honey and onion couscous, and 'gazelle horns' filled with almonds, sugar and orange blossom water provide a feast for both the imagination and the palate.

By the internationally acclaimed author Arto der Haroutunian, "The Yogurt Cookbook" has been unavailable for almost 20 years. Now re-issued in a glorious four-colour edition with mouth-watering photographs, it offers over 200 recipes ranging from hearty peasant fare to elegant, light dishes. The Armenian-born author expands yogurt beyond the narrow limitations of breakfasts, desserts and dips incorporating it into an impressive array of recipes. A genuine contribution to culinary literature, this indispensable guide will take its readers on a voyage of discovery that will inspire yogurt lovers to new gastronomic heights as well as create a whole new following for this guardian of good health. The author is truly an expert on the subject. He tells us the history of yogurt, how to make it and how it is easily used in all kinds of delicious recipes. Yogurt is consumed in a variety of ways in many cultures throughout the world. Several cultures use yogurt in sauces or as an ingredient to add a little zest to their favourite dishes. The recipes are splendid, from the subtle flavours of Middle Eastern dishes to the spiciness of Indian and other European foods. In the appetizers there are so many delicious dishes it would be hard to begin to list them all, ranging from dips to yogurt cheese. There are fragrant soups, wonderful salads, and interesting egg dishes. There are recipes for fish, poultry, meat, pasta, and vegetables. There are sauces, from salad dressings to a yogurt sauce. There is even a section on bread, pancakes and fritters. "The Yogurt Cookbook" by Art der Haroutunian is the ultimate yogurt recipe cookbook and the perfect complement to your yogurt maker. If you love yogurt, this is a book for you. If you don't care for it, this book will convert you.

Here are two hundred and fifty delicious, authentic recipes that showcase the vibrant flavors and healthful variety of vegetarian Middle Eastern cooking.
"Vegetarian Dishes from Across the Middle East" originally published in 1983, out of print for 20 years, and previously unavailable in North America now reappears as the appeal of vegetarian and Middle Eastern cooking continues to grow.
Author Arto der Haroutunian wrote 12 cookbooks that share with readers his thorough knowledge of and love for Middle Eastern food and of the peoples and cultures from which it developed. Here are dishes from as far west as Albania and as far east as Iran, with tastes from everywhere in between. You ll discover:
Everyday favorites like hummus, tabouleh, Braised Mushrooms, and White Beans in Olive OilFragrant soups and stews, from Lentil Soup ( the most popular and ancient ) to refreshing Orange and Lemon SoupHealthy appetizers and salads, including Eggplant and Avocado Dip, Stuffed Tomatoes, and Spicy Beet Salad"Kookoo" and "eggeh," the frittata-like baked omelets popular across the Middle EastBread and pastry recipes, from lavash and pita to baklava and Date and Walnut CakesSweets and holiday treats like Saffron Pudding, Banana Ice Cream, and Rose Petal Jam.
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Every one of the 12 cookbooks Arto der Haroutunian wrote became a classic; his thoughtful, erudite writing helped to explain to westerners the subtlety, complexity and diversity of Middle Eastern and North African cooking. In Vegetarian Dishes from the Middle East he collected together a treasury of recipes. The cooking of vegetables is treated with reverence in the in the lands that make up the rich and varied tapestry of the Middle East. The people depend on the grains and pulses, nuts, vegetables and fruits of the region for their daily food. Here are warm and spicy stuffed vegetables, cool and fragrant soups, delicate preserves, pilafs, breads, pickles, relishes and pastries. Arto der Haroutunian was born in Aleppo, Syria in 1940 and grew up in the Levant, but came to England with his parents as a child and remained here for most of his life. He studied architecture at Manchester University and established a career designing restaurants, clubs and hotels. In 1970, in partnership with his brother, he opened the first Armenian restaurant in Manchester which eventually became a successful chain of six restaurants and two hotels. Given his passion for cooking it was a natural progression that he should then begin to write cookery books as they combined his love of food with his great interest in the history and culture of the region. It was his belief that the rich culinary tradition of the Middle East is the main source of many of our Western cuisines and his books were intended as an introduction to that tradition. All the many cookbooks written by Der Haroutunian have now been out of print for many years and second hand copies fetch hundreds of pounds. He died in 1987 at the untimely age of 47. He is survived by his wife and son who still live in Manchester. As well as his passion for cooking, Arto der Haroutunian was a painter of international reputation who exhibited all over the world. His other interests included composing music and translating Turkish, Arab, Persian and Armenian authors. He was a true polymath.