Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons: Enchanting dishes from the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa

‘An all-time classic. The book I’m happy to return to, over and over again. It’s an utter joy to cook from, as it is to dig deep into the stories’ – Yotam Ottolenghi



‘This book has a special place in my heart’ – Claudia Roden



A glorious new edition of the original gem at the heart of bestselling food writer Diana Henry’s much-loved repertoire



Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons gathers together dishes that combine colourful, aromatic and perfumed ingredients – from leathery pomegranates with their insides bursting with ruby seeds to flower waters that allow you to drink in the scent of a garden – to bring pleasure to your kitchen and an intoxicating whiff of warmer climes to your table.



CONTENTS INCLUDE:

Fragrance of the Earth

Thyme, oregano & citrus roasted poussins; Lemon & rosemary cake



A Bowl of Fresh Herbs

Chermoula tuna with pomegranate couscous; Chilled avocado & coriander soup



Sweet Cloves & Liquid Gold

Catalan black rice; Salt-baked potatoes with creme fraiche & new season’s garlic



The Sweet & the Sour

Pearl divers’ rice; Adam’s Cafe’s North African pickles



Plundering the Stores

Lamb & mint pilaf with Turkish cherry hosaf; Raisin & sherry ice cream



Curds & Whey

Sweet potatoes with marinated feta & black olives; Ricotta ice cream with pomegranate



Food from the Hearth

Lamb pizza with preserved lemons; Piadina with caramelized onions, walnuts & taleggio



Pith & Skin

Pork with feta & spinach stuffing & cardamom-spiced oranges; Amalfi lemon & honey jam



Heaven Scent

Meringue & rose cake with summer berries; Mangoes with orange blossom & sweet labneh

Format: Hardback
Pages: 208
Imprint: Aster/Octopus
Publication date: 01/08/2024