The Flavours of Arabia: Cookery and Food in the Middle East by Florian Harms
Far more than just a cook book, this richly illustrated volume not only features more than eighty recipes, but also provides a survey of the culinary customs, traditions and history of eight Islamic countries. Insights into everyday eating habits, the use of spices and herbs, coffee houses, restaurants and bazaars, and the famous hospitality of Arabia make this book both pleasurable and practical.