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Afghan Cuisine: Cooking for Life : A Collection of Afghan Recipes (And Other Favorites) for the Novice Afghan and Non-Afghan Cook | 
 enlarge | Author: Nafisa Sekandari
Publisher: 1st Books Library
Category: Book
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 47981
Media: Paperback
Pages: 156
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 0.5
ISBN: 1403385904
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.59581
EAN: 9781403385901
ASIN: 1403385904
Publication Date: March 28, 2003
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I definitely recommend this book! October 10, 2003
Annette Golding (Virginia)
25 out of 29 found this review helpful
I am married to an Afghan man and have had no prior experience to Afghan food before I had met him. Since then, he's tried to get me to learn to cook like his mother, however it's hard because I grew up on mac'n'cheese. But after a recent trip to Afghanistan, I felt that I should learn to cook because a) the food was delicious b) I respect his heritage and c) I don't want my kids to grow up on mac'n'cheese. This book made it really easy to follow and it included some non-afghan recipes which were a plus (I'm particularly fond of the macaroon squares!). Also, knowing that the proceeds give back to Afghanistan is important because having gone there, I know they need a lot of support to pick themselves up. It's great that this book helps to give back!
Delicious Afghan recipes in easy-to-follow steps August 24, 2003
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
A real find for anyone who's wanted to duplicate distinctive Afghan dishes! Contains traditional food I've only eaten in restaurants--such as nan (Afghan bread), aushuk (like raviolis), and kudu bourani (pumpkin with yogurt). Also includes familiar non-Afghan selections--like hummus, chocolate baklava, and almond cake. Steps are easy to follow, even for novice cooks like me. And it's gratifying that the author plans to send a portion of the proceeds to help Afghani women and children.
Easy-to-follow recipes that are delicious too! October 11, 2003
Tina Farner (New Jersey)
12 out of 18 found this review helpful
I had one Afghan friend in highschool whose mom makes the best traditional Afghan food and bread I've ever tasted! At first I thought it would taste like Indian food. Although they are similar type dishes, the flavor of the food comes through so much more. Now that I'm in New Jersey, I don't see her but I can make the same homestyle type dishes every now and then. My favorite are the boulani's with potatoes!
WOW!!! Wonderful Recipes!! June 22, 2006
Sweets (SF Bay Area, CA)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
If you have ever had afghan food, it doesnt seem very easy to make. This book makes it so simple and it will be the tastiest food you have ever had! I have only tried a few of the dishes and each one has come out tasting so authentic and delicious. My favorite so far is the potato borani and the khorshaid's chicken. I definitely reccommed this book to anyone from the most experienced to the most inexperienced (like me) cooks out there!
Deceptively simple--wonderfully delicious! April 22, 2008
Akash Jayaprakash (Virginia, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
When I started reading through the recipes in this book, I thought: "These are too simple! Not enough spices, not enough ingredients. This will probably come out bland!" How wrong I was! A potato dish (last night's dinner) called for only 6 ingredients (including spices!), was incredibly simple to make, and came out wonderfully fragrant and flavorful. The quarmas (meat dishes) I've made have likewise been easy to shop for and cook, but have been incredibly satisfying. For the bold cook, there ARE some more challenging recipes, such as complex chalau (pilaf/biriyani) dishes. But for those seeking a simple, tasty introduction to a new style of cuisine, I highly recommend this book!
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