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'One of the finest writers on Middle Eastern food is Ghillie Başan.’ (Clarissa Dickson Wright)

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'Ghillie Basan's intelligently researched and meticulously tested recipes guarantee that you will be able to taste the best version of the real thing'. (Josceline Dimbleby)

 

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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.

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Non-fiction

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The Moon Is Our Nearest Neighbour

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

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

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

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

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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The Food and Cooking of Malaysia and Singapore

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

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

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

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

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

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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Moroccan Food and Cooking

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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The Food and Cooking of Cambodia

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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The Food and Cooking of Cambodia

Moroccan: A Culinary Journey of Discovery (Food Lovers Collection): (Hardcover).

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The Food and Cooking of Cambodia

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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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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