[.ca] A Fistful of Lentils: Syrian-Jewish Recipes from Grandma ... (ISBN 1558322183)

Fun to read, but the recipes are flawed:
I enjoyed reading Ms. Abadi's book. Since I am Syrian-Jewish, I compared many of her stories to my own family. in addition, she quotes some people that I know. Unfortunately, however, the recipes are not reliable. Since the author's grandmother spent many years in Oklahoma, where Middle Eastern ingredients were not available, she relied on substitutes such as Worcestershire sauce which we do not use. Every family cooks their own way. However some of the recipes will fail completely. For example, the Kibbe Nabilseeyah. The dough calls for 5 Tbs. water which is way too little. I would advise anyone who is a serious cook to wait for the second edition. This will give Miss Abadi a chance to correct the errors.

Syrian-Jewish recipes from her grandmother's kitchen:
Jennifer Felicia Abadi's Fistful Of Lentils provides Syrian-Jewish recipes from her grandmother's kitchen, blending family anecdotes and stories of Syrian-Jewish history and culture with dishes the author grew up with. From Chicken with Prunes and Honey to an unusual Syrian Meat Chili-Stew, this is packed with appeal.

Food expresses love and tradition--never better than here:
Going well beyond "the way to a man's heart" this book demonstrates the critical importance of food and its preparation in the life of a family. Written with love and care, beautifully illustrated with drawings and family photos, it is clear that Jennifer Abadi is carrying on--and well able to convey to others--a proud, meaningful tradition. And the recipes are wonderufl and varied; easy to follow, with delicious results.

Excellent and Easy to Follow:
I haven't made a bad meal yet and my fiance is happy.

A Fistful of Lentils:
This outstanding book deserves at least 10 stars! It rates as one of the best cookbooks I own. The recipes are carefully and beautifully written, as well as delicious. I feel as though Ms. Abadi is standing in my kitchen, by my side, as I prepare each recipe, making sure that it tastes just right. Buy this book, you will be very glad you did.