Download or read book Sweet Middle East written by Anissa Helou and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The award-winning author of Mediterranean Street Food introduces readers to the sweet side of Middle Eastern cuisine with these seventy classic desserts. The seductive flavors of the Middle East have won over food lovers around the world, but the sweets of the region have remained largely unknown to Western palates—until now. Sweet Middle East, by doyenne of Middle Eastern cooking Anissa Helou, presents seventy classic desserts fragrant with spices, honey, dates, and nuts, and steeped in tradition. From Egyptian Bread Pudding to Turkish Fritters and Crispy Algerian “Crepes,” this is a delectable tour of Middle Eastern treats you won’t want to miss.