Sweet Delights from a Thousand and One Nights

Exploring the rich history of traditional Arab sweets, this book offers a culinary journey through Iraq, Syria, Egypt, and al-Andalus. It features easy-to-follow recipes inspired by medieval Arabic texts, showcasing opulent desserts that highlight ingredients like saffron, rose water, honey, and figs. The authors blend cultural anecdotes and historical context, revealing the evolution of these delicacies from the tenth to fourteenth centuries. Each recipe is accompanied by medieval poems and stories, making it both a cookbook and a captivating narrative of culinary heritage.