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Books
On this page you can view Ghillie's non-fiction and cookery titles by clicking
on the appropriate links. The books on this page are linked to Amazon.co.uk
and Amazon.com, from where the books can be ordered.
Turkish, Moroccan, Middle Eastern, Lebanese, Malaysian, Vietnamese, Cambodian,
Indonesian, and Filipino - hopefully there is something here that interests
you. Many of the cookery titles here are translated into German, Dutch, French,
Swedish, Finnish, Japanese, Russian and some Eastern European languages. There
are US versions of some titles, or US conversion charts within the books.
If you would like to order a copy of a book, please follow the link to Amazon.
Non-fiction
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The Moon Is Our Nearest Neighbour
(Hardcover) '..is
beautifully written ……with great fondness and understanding
of the highland community where she has made her home.’ (The
Northern Scot)
'..is honest about the difficulties of setting up home in a remote
place, but nevertheless still manages to make the experience sound
magically tempting.' (The Press & Journal)
'A great story that tells itself! Very funny ...it made me
laugh out loud and made me think about the prospect of changing direction
and taking a risk. The author has tremendous guts and I wish her
well! A five star read! Can't wait for the sequel!' (Amazon
review)
'Full of laughter and life, this is an enchanting story. There
is courage to it that touches the heart.' (Ross Leckie)
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Cookery
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Classic Turkish Cooking (Hardcover)
(short-listed for the Glenfiddich and Guild of Food Writers Awards)
'a living and talking book' (The Herald)
'there is much to be impressed y in this book: the style is simple
and friendly, and the pictures are stunning' (Eat Soup Magazine)
'This is a cookbook to treasure.' (Amazon review)
'In
this superb book Ghillie Başan brings the best of both regional and Ottoman
court cuisines... Her observations on the roots of Turkish cuisine make
this book more than a mere recipe collection. Classic Turkish Cookery
is an invaluable guide.' Skylife
(Turkish Airlines) .
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The Middle Eastern Kitchen (Paperback)‘If you don’t
know anything about the traditional food of the Middle East then you
should definitely buy this book. It's the first that I've seen to bring
together food from the whole region.’ (The
Independent Magazine)
‘One of the finest writers on Middle Eastern food is Ghillie
Başan.’ (Clarissa Dickson Wright)
'an intriguing guide to the cuisine, culture and history of the
region's food.'
(Sunday Telegraph Magazine)
'A fantastic book, I haven't put it down since I bought it! Ghillie's
recipes are innovative, creative, inspiring and very original.' (Amazon
review)
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Modern Moroccan: 'Every so often
a book comes along that conveys the scent and taste of its subject
so evocatively that it grabs our attention totally. This book is one
of them: a heady insight into the colourful and varied mix of modern
day Moroccan food with recipes that demand to be cooked.' (Lindsey
Bareham)
'Really good, easy recipes, a great introduction to the cuisine' (Amazon
review)
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Vietnamese: Fragrant and Exotic: a Deliciously
Simple Cuisine: 'This is a fascinating and mouthwatering
book. Ghillie Basan's intelligently researched and meticulously tested
recipes guarantee that you will be able to taste the best version of
the real thing. Her evocative descriptions of Vietnam's culinary history
will only add to your enjoyment of what is for me one of the great
cuisines of the world. Irresistible.' (Josceline Dimbleby)
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from Amazon.co.uk
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The Food and Cooking of Malaysia and Singapore: 'With
inspirational images of the region, of the ingredients and every recipe,
this evocatively written and stunningly photographed book captures
the real flavour of Malaysia and Singapore, and is an irresistible
volume for anyone who loves to explore new cuisines and good food.' Amazon
'Hot, sweet, salty, sour - every one of Ghillie's recipes is an
aromatic, fragrant, mouthwatering joy.' (Nick
Nairn)
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Turkish Cooking: 'Ghillie
Basan writes from the heart and her subject matter ... just make me
want to visit Turkey to eat. Ghillie's writing just makes my
mouth water.... This is a special book indeed, each page to be savoured.
It will inspire all who read it.' (Claire
Macdonald)
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The Food and Cooking of Vietnam and Cambodia: 'In
this exciting book, Ghillie Basan explores the history, culture and
traditions of the Vietnamese and Cambodian people. Evoking the sounds
and aromas of the busy markets, the call of street vendors selling
their specialities, and the bustle of the traditional home kitchen,
it offers a real insight into Vietnamese and Cambodian food and cooking.' (Jacket
review)
'This beautifully written, stunningly photographed book captures
the real taste of Indo-China and is irresistible for the adventurous
cook who loves exploring new flavours.' (Amazon)
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The Food and Cooking of Indonesia and the Philippines: 'Evaluating
the ways in which the dynamic social traditions of the Indonesian and
Filipino people have influenced their culinary history, a collection
of eighty authentic recipes begins with basic sauces and pastes before
transitioning to a variety of entrees, beverages, and confections.' (Amazon)
'In this stunning new book, Ghillie Basan and Vilma Laus first
explore the rich history, divers culture and ever-changing social
traditions of the Indonesian and Filipino people, and how these factors
have contributed towards the development of their cooking. ...this
evocative and inspiring book captures the essence of Indonesian and
Filipino food and cooking, and is a must for anyone who wants to
explore new cuisines.' (Jacket review)
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Tagine: Spicy stews from Morocco (Hardcover). In
Ghillie Basan's collection of aromatic tagines you'll find some of the
best-loved classics of the Moroccan kitchen, such as the sumptuous Lamb
Tagine with Prunes, Apricots and Honey, and the tangy Chicken Tagine
with Green Olives and Lemon. Also included are less traditional, but
equally delicious recipes for beef and meatball tagines, like the earthy
and fruity Tagine of Beef with Beetroot and Oranges - perfect for winter
evenings.
'This book is the perfect introduction to the distinctive tastes
of Morocco'
(Jacket review)
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The Food and Cooking of Turkey: All
the Traditions, Techniques and Ingredients, Including Over 150 Authentic
Recipes Shown in 700 Step-by-step Photographs (Hardcover).
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from Amazon.co.uk
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Moroccan Food and Cooking: Traditions, Tastes
and Techniques in 75 Classic Recipes (Paperback).
'Every so often a book comes along that conveys the scent and
taste of its subject so evocatively that it grabs our attention totally.
This book is one of them: a heady insight into the colourful and varied
mix of modern-day Moroccan food with recipes that demand to be cooked.' Lindsey
Bareham
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from Amazon.co.uk
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The Food and Cooking of Cambodia: Over
60 Authentic Classic Recipes from an Undiscovered Cuisine, Shown Step-by-step
in Over 250 Stunning Photographs (Paperback).
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from Amazon.co.uk
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Moroccan: A Culinary Journey of Discovery (Food Lovers Collection): (Hardcover).
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from Amazon.co.uk
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Flavour of Morocco: Delicious Recipes from North Africa: Moroccan food is sensual exotic, and a feast for the eyes. In "Flavors of Morocco", Ghillie Basan brings you tantalizing recipes for authentic Moroccan food, allowing you to recreate the scents and flavors of this fascinating culinary tradition at home.. (Hardcover).
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from Amazon.co.uk
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Forthcoming titles:
500 Asian (2009)
Kebabs & Satays (2010)
Lebanese Cooking (2009)
The Food and Cooking of Lebanon, Syria and Jordan (2009)
Turkish Meze, Soups, Salads and Snacks' (February 2009)
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