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From the Back Cover Delight all of your senses and experience all of the flavors and health properties that Middle Eastern herbs and spices have to offer with The Spice Detective, Yaniv Cohen. Perfect for adventurous eaters looking to expand their palates, those interested in global cuisine, those of Middle Eastern descent looking to learn more of their heritage or anyone who?s interested in learning more about food, Spices of the Middle East, Yaniv provides approachable information on the colors, scents, origins and properties of spices as the ultimate reference guide to the flavors of the Middle East. Seventy five recipes in the book highlight each spice. Spices covered include turmeric, cumin, sumac, za?atar, cardamom, caraway, clove, bahart, coriander, dukkah, paprika, anise seed, nigella seed, all spice and cinnamon. Recipes are a blendof traditional and modern that include Turmeric Ice Cream, Cumin Scented Shakshuka, Za?atar and Feta Mac and Cheese, Beet and Bahart Kibbeh and Dukkah Crusted Duck Breast. This book will have 75 recipes and 75 photos. Product Description The Ultimate Guide to the One-of-a-Kind Flavors of the Middle EastDelight your senses and excite your palate as Yaniv Cohen, aka The Spice Detective, leads you on a culinary tour through the exciting world of Middle Eastern spices–including turmeric, cumin, sumac, za'atar, clove, cardamom, caraway, baharat, coriander, dukkah, paprika, anise, nigella, allspice and cinnamon. With a lineup of delicious recipes, Yaniv highlights each spice's unique flavor. In a blend of traditional and modern cuisine, he expertly reveals the fullness of Middle Eastern spices in such dishes as Baharat-Scented Lamb Loin with Mint Pesto, Tunisian Caraway Carrot Salad, Cardamom Yemenite Beef Soup, Cinnamon-Scented Moroccan Couscous with Dried Fruit, Fresh Strawberries Stuffed with Clove-Spiced “Cheesecake” Mousse, Pan-Fried Cauliflower Steak in Nigella Seed Batter and Spiced Coriander Banana Cookies.To anyone looking to add vibrancy to their dishes: This cookbook belongs on your shelf. Review “The dynamic spice blends and gorgeous colors of Yaniv’s dishes will bring the spirit of the Middle East right into your kitchen!”–CHLOE COSCARELLI, author of Chloe’s Kitchen“Yaniv’s passion and skilled use of Middle Eastern spices turn out phenomenal dishes bursting with beautiful flavors from nature’s bounty.”–INGRID HOFFMANN, bestselling author and host of Simply Delicioso“I am blown away by Yaniv’s enthusiasm, passion and ability to cook and present food so beautifully.”–COLIN COWIE, owner of Colin Cowie Lifestyle and events planner to the stars“Yaniv is a spice savant like no other, and this book is a must for anyone who loves Middle Eastern cuisine.”–LUIS R. RIGUAL, editor-in-chief, Miami Modern Luxury About the Author Yaniv Cohen, otherwise known as The Spice Detective, is vice president and culinary director of the award-winning catering, design and production company Shiraz Creative. He also operates Jaffa, an outlet for his spice-centered cuisine in the Miami Design District's distinguished food hall. He has been featured in Aventura magazine, Miami Modern Luxury magazine, Bello magazine and Tropicult.