{"product_id":"sofreh-a-contemporary-approach-to-classic-persian-cuisine-a-cookbook-spiral-bound-nasim-alikhani-and-theresa-gambacorta","title":"Sofreh: A Contemporary Approach to Classic Persian Cuisine: A Cookbook (Spiral Bound)","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Sofreh in Farsi means \"spread,\" the traditional tablecloth for serving meals. But it means so much more that isn't as simply translated. To sit at the sofreh is to take part in a ritual with connotations of community, hospitality, respect and manners. For Nasim Alikhani, chef-owner of Sofreh restaurant in Brooklyn, it's a celebration of her roots in pre-Revolution Isfahan, Iran, and she writes so poignantly about her love of Persian cuisine. The recipes are a reflection of the cooking she grew up with and dishes she learned about traveling back to Iran from New York. They are deep dives into her rich culture.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Betty Hallock, \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times \u003c\/i\u003e(\u003ci\u003eThe best cookbooks of 2023\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This book is as much a love letter to Nasim Alikhani's home as it is an important resource to guide us through the rich and fragrant foods of Iran. I got lost in the flavors of Nasim's mint oil, saffron rice pudding, and meltingly tender chicken stew laced with sweet-tart flavors from Pink Lady Apples and sour cherries. Her naan e-barbari is the best, by the way! I am so grateful Nasim wrote this book. What a treasure!\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Suzy Karadsheh, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Selling Author of T\u003ci\u003ehe Mediterranean Dish Cookbook: 120 Bold and Healthy Recipes You'll Make on Repeat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Wow! This book is sensational in every sensual sense of the word, a life's work that evokes roses and wood fires, history and revolution, the lyricism of smoked eggplant, and way too much fresh black pepper. It has changed how I think about food. But it should come with a warning: not to be read when hungry!\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Bill Buford, best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eHeat\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDirt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Named for her Persian restaurant in Brooklyn but also for the traditional table coverings from her home in Iran, Alikhani's book is a guide not just to food but to its place in Persian culture and families...[T]he range of recipes offers so many departure points for deeper connection, as do the insightful introductions to recipes that are rich with stories of family, travel, flavors, and a lifetime of memories. Ingredients and recipes themselves are well-explained, with careful instructions and photographs offered for potentially unfamiliar techniques. Poetry and words from Alikhani's parents are interspersed with the recipes, and lush photography displaying Persia's vivid beauty ends the book. An exemplar for cookbooks as cultural ambassadors, this merits pride of place on bookshelves as a warm guide for cooks new to Persian cuisine or returning to familiar favorites, with the added zest of the upscale restaurant's signature flair.\" \n\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Heather Booth, \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Iranian-born chef Alikhani imbues her debut cookbook with the rich flavors and modern sensibilities that make her Brooklyn restaurant, Sofreh, a dining destination...Slivers of medjool dates and soft, turmeric-tinged onions enhance scrambled eggs, while ground walnuts thicken a piquant pomegranate sauce for spiced lamb patties, and a roast chicken is stuffed with a mouthwatering mix of herbs and dried fruits--like the author's mother used to make. Accompanying the delicious recipes is a generous helping of commentary that promises excellent results... Alikhani also shares the secrets of her restaurant's renowned Sofreh flatbread, and offers a recipe for warm eggplant dip to go with it. Home cooks will want to try it all.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Growing up in Isfahan, a province in central Iran, Nasim Alikhani was a passionate cook almost from birth, spending the first decades of her life in the kitchen alongside her mother. And so, when she departed after the revolution-with two suitcases, both filled with Iranian pantry staples-it was by recreating the dishes of her childhood that she was able to feel connected to her home. After decades of cooking for friends and classmates, she opened her beloved Brooklyn restaurant, Sofreh-a Farsi word meaning \"a place of gathering and welcome\" that also refers to the vibrant tablecloth unfurled for one's cherished guests-at the age of 59. Now, in her first cookbook, she shares with readers the true tastes of Iran. Here are the timeless, soul-satisfying foods of Persia, with its trademark bold herb and spice flavors, succulent savory stuffed meats, vast bounty of brightly pickled vegetables, and much, much more. Containing more than 120 recipes, Sofreh brings together Iranian dishes new and old, such as Sour Cherry Rice (Albaloo Polo); Roasted Cauliflower with Shallot Yogurt and Salted Pistachios; Southern Iranian Spicy Okra Stew (Khoresh Bamiyeh); Rosewater and Cardamom Custard with Cookie Crust; and, of course, everything you need to create a true Iranian breakfast spread at home. A joyous celebration of one of the world's greatest cuisines, it is the definitive guide to Iranian cuisine, and will delight home cooks everywhere\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNASIM ALIKHANI has always expressed herself best through food. Coming from a tradition of strong women who are great cooks, she began cooking for large gatherings and parties at a young age. In 2018, she opened Sofreh, a Brooklyn-based Iranian restaurant, to acclaim. In 2021, she was selected as one of ten chefs, and the first ever Iranian chef, to create the menu for guests at the Met Gala in New York City. In 2023, Nasim was named a James Beard Foundation Semifinalist for Best Chef: New York State, and was invited to cook for President Biden, the First Lady, and their guests at a special Nowruz reception at the White House. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTHERESA GAMBACORTA is a food journalist and playwright, and the co-author, with Joey Campanaro, of \n\u003ci\u003eBig Love Cooking\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe much-anticipated cookbook--an exquisite collection of Persian recipes--from the James Beard-nominated chef of Sofreh, one of Brooklyn's most acclaimed restaurants. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA Best Book of the Year: \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times, Epicurious\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I got lost in the flavors of Nasim's mint oil, saffron rice pudding, and meltingly tender chicken stew laced with sweet-tart flavors from Pink Lady Apples and sour cherries. Her naan e-barbari is the best!\" --Suzy Karadsheh, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Mediterranean Dish Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrowing up in Isfahan, a province in central Iran, Nasim Alikhani was a passionate cook from childhood, spending the first years of her life in the kitchen alongside her mother. And so, when she departed after the revolution it was by re-creating the dishes of her youth that she was able to feel connected to her home. After decades of cooking for friends and family, at the age of fifty-nine she opened Sofreh restaurant in Brooklyn, to share the food and warm culture of her native Iran with a wider circle. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow, in her first cookbook, Alikhani offers her readers what she has lovingly been providing for those who know her and who eat in her restaurant: the true tastes of Iran. Here is the timeless, soul-satisfying food of Persia, with its trademark bold herb and spice flavors, succulent, savory stews and stuffed meats, vast bounty of brightly pickled vegetables and fresh fruits, and much, much more. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eContaining more than 120 recipes, Sofreh brings together traditional Iranian dishes and modern Sofreh favorites. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSour Cherry Rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted Cauliflower with Shallot Yogurt and Pistachios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSour Chicken Stew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewater and Cardamom Custard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand, of course, everything you need to create a true Iranian breakfast spread at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA joyous celebration of one of the world's great cuisines, this essential guide will delight home cooks everywhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/15\/2023 pg. 7 (EAN 9780593320747, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/19\/2023 (EAN 9780593320747, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/30\/2023 (EAN 9780593320747, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2023 pg. 130 (EAN 9780593320747, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alikhani, Nasim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Knopf Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e June 27, 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|Asian|Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|Middle Eastern|Cooking|Specific Ingredients|Natural Foods\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking, Iranian|Cookbooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593320747\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e B0CG9QZH19ISBN\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780593320747\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knopf Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46999959994499,"sku":"SP-9780593320747","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6830\/8099\/files\/9780593320747_spiral.png?v=1776827817","url":"https:\/\/sebink.com\/products\/sofreh-a-contemporary-approach-to-classic-persian-cuisine-a-cookbook-spiral-bound-nasim-alikhani-and-theresa-gambacorta","provider":"Sebink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}