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Bethany Kehdy

    Bethany Kehdy is a food author and presenter celebrated for her provocative and fresh interpretation of Middle Eastern cuisine. Drawing from a childhood spent on an ancestral farm in Lebanon amidst volatile times, she learned the art of traditional food preparation and preservation firsthand. Kehdy masterfully blends nostalgic memories of authentic Middle Eastern dishes with a modern approach, informed by her well-traveled palate. Her work offers a captivating exploration of rich flavors and cultural heritage, reimagined for today's audience.

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    The Jewelled Table
    Jewelled Kitchen
    • 2018

      The Jewelled Table

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.2(22)Add rating

      In The Jewelled Table, Bethany Kehdy takes classic and traditional recipes and demystifies them, in turn reinterpreting them for a modern cook, without sacrificing authenticity. Over 80 ancient and every day recipes from the Middle East are reinterpreted and made accessible for cooking in a Western kitchen without losing their integrity. Find out the secret to nailing hummus once and for all, whip up a Persian herb frittata and make an impressive, delicious Ox cheek, shallot and rhubarb stew. From simple weeknight suppers to lazy brunches, Sunday dinners, celebratory feasts, and last-minute mayhem, Bethany illustrates that with a few key ingredients, Middle Eastern food is the perfect fit for every occasion. Featuring menu plans, detailed instructions on how to cook the recipes, as well as charming anecdotes throughout from Bethany's own experiences in the Middle East, all set to the backdrop of beautiful location shots, The Jewelled Table is an essential cookbook for anyone who loves the flavors of the Middle East.

      The Jewelled Table
    • 2016

      Jewelled Kitchen

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Kehdy's cookbook is an inspired collection of classics and innovative dishes from a part of the world which, at the moment, is enjoying its overdue place in the sun. Her contribution is original, thoughtful and delicious. Go get it! --Yottam Ottolenghi The Jewelled Kitchen takes you on an unforgettable adventure of Middle Eastern and North African cuisines. We are all familiar with a few mezze favourites hummus, falafel, tabbouleh and stuffed vine leaves but Bethany offers up a whole host of other treasures. From Tuna Tartare with Chermoula and Sumac-Scented Chicken Parcels, to Cardamom-Scented Profiteroles and Ma amoul Shortbread Cookies, here are mouth-watering dishes for you to try. Bethany's recipes stem from her childhood, as she mixes traditional country fare with cosmopolitan feasts, and adds contemporary twists. In The Jewelled Kitchen she unveils a culinary heritage that is as rich as it is diverse.

      Jewelled Kitchen