The Arabesque Table: Contemporary Recipes from the Arab World

More than a cookbook, this is a beautiful and inspiring book. The design is wonderful, and the content is even better. I especially love the little histories, inspirations, or variations that accompany each recipe. The original way the recipes are categorized makes it stand out from all other books. I bought one copy for myself and five so far as gifts, and every single person has loved it.

This is a wonderful cookbook! So much so that I am wondering if I should go back an order Reems other cookbook. I have 5 ottelenghi books + Falastin, also Shuk and sababa all very good , but this may be my favorite. I have actually only made two recipes : pomegranate molasses and Aleppo roast chicken with spicy sahawiq sauce and the roasted eggplant with vegetables, olives and walnuts over tahini. Amazing! I have most of the book marked for recipes to try and will . Amazon unfortunately did not provide for a preview which caused a pause but was able to find additional info and a table of contents from other sources on line . I was concerned that the book would be heavily tilted toward grains and such but it was not. The book is very balanced and I am excited to also try some of the desserts and my hand at homemade halva / halaweh If you enjoy food from this part of the world this is a great addition to your cookbook collection Great writing style, clearly written recipes , I have become a fan of Ms. Kassis and look forward to her next book and will be buying her first soon as well

I threw a dinner party taken almost exclusively from “The Arabesque Table” to the delight of the guests. I rarely leave a recipe unaltered, but sampled enough in Reem’s book to know that the combinations are wonderful. Only one recipe failed me out of 12 tried so far (the vegan kibbi) but was still enjoyed as leftovers at breakfast. I am glad I already cook Arab food, learned from my grandfather and his authentic spin—this cookbook is a perfect addition to those family recipes.

I find the recipes easy to follow and very delicious. The history behind it also interesting. Could the type setting be bigger for the ingredient list, yes, but no reason to knock off stars.

Fantastic ideas, easy to make, creative and you can do a lot without repeating recipes, yet still enjoying your style diet (e.g. If you like meats more or lean more veggie)

I love the texture of the cover! The recipes are easy to follow and so far everyone I tried was a success. The ingredients are fairly easy to find. The descriptions are fun to read too.

Great recipe

This is an exceptional book! The pictures are beautiful, the recipes are delicious and not difficult to make. If you don't have an ingredient, many of the Middle Eastern markets will have them, and; believe it or not, some WalMarts may actually carry them. The hard, fabric like cover makes this book really something special.

I was beyond impressed as I explored The Arabesque Table - the stories woven into each recipe, the culinary philosophy behind Reem's narratives, the questions that each page couples with the cooking methods and ingredients were only the beginning. Upon preparing some of the recipes (such as the Muhallabiyeh and Hibiscus Rose Tart), I found them to be very user-friendly especially to a beginner in cooking. As someone with an Arabic ethnic background, a lot of the smells and flavors hit home, albeit with many evolved modern twists that were very much appreciated. An absolute pleasure to indulge in - highly recommend for anyone remotely interested in the foods of the Arab World as we know it!!

What a precious book ! So many interesting recipes and small details. I tried a few recipes , very clear and thus easy to prepare. A Gem.

Pongo tres estrellas porque las recetas no son sencillas de seguir (no soy cocinero inexperto). Libro bonito, pero creo que hay títulos mas prácticos.

Beautiful book

Gifted this to my husband and he is obsessed.