Arabica: Small Plates, Big Connections: A journey through the flavours of the Eastern Mediterranean

An exploration of modern East Mediterranean cuisine, brought to you by restaurant, meal-kit and food brand Arabica. Based on the authors extensive travels, this cookbook is rich in location photography, vintage artwork and sumptuous food photography, and celebrates the art of sharing small plates to bring friends and cultures together around the dinner table. Arabica celebrates the vibrant flavours of the Eastern Mediterranean – whisking you on a culinary journey through the fertile valleys, mountain villages, coastal towns, and vibrant cities of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Turkey.Starting from a modest trestle table in London’s Borough Market to a growing network of restaurants and speciality products, the Arabica brand has steadfastly championed naturally healthy food and responsibly sourced ingredients.Founder and author James Walters draws inspiration from his extensive travels across the Eastern Mediterranean to create a cookbook brimming withcolourful meze and small plates fromof one of the world’s most exciting food cultures. He shares simple cooking techniques and ingredient tips that elevate dishes from ordinary to authentic, from satisfying to sublime.So, gather your friends and family to enjoy favourites like Grilled halloumi with black honey, Spinach & feta gul breği, Chicken & pistachio shish, Baked chermoula cod with sweet potato, Lebanese meatballs, Lamb with pea tahiniand Tomatoes, Peaches, Basil & Za’atar. Treat yourself to Turkish-style knefe, Chocolate halva mousse with sesame brittle, and cool off with cocktails and sodas, such as the Pomegranate margarita and Batroun lemonade. —- ISBN: 9780711293847 | ISBN10: 0711293848 | ISBN-13: 978-0711293847