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Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking | Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook
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The James Beard Award-winning chef and co-owner of Philadelphia's Zahav restaurant reinterprets the glorious cuisine of Israel for American home kitchens. Ever since he opened Zahav in 2008, chef Michael Solomonov has been turning heads with his original interpretations of modern Israeli cuisine, attracting notice from the New York Times, Bon Apptit, ("an utter and total revelation"), and Eater ("Zahav defines Israeli cooking in America"). Zahav showcases the melting-pot cooking of Israel, especially the influences of the Middle East, North Africa, the Mediterranean, and Eastern Europe. Solomonov's food includes little dishes called mezze, such as the restaurant's insanely popular fried cauliflower; a hummus so ethereal that it put Zahav on the culinary map; and a pink lentil soup with lamb meatballs that one critic called "Jerusalem in a bowl." It also includes a majestic dome of Persian wedding rice and a whole roasted lamb shoulder with pomegranate and chickpeas that's a celebration in itself. All Solomonov's dishes are brilliantly adapted to local and seasonal ingredients. Zahav tells an authoritative and personal story of how Solomonov embraced the food of his birthplace. With its blend of technique and passion, this book shows readers how to make his food their own.
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Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking | Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook
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Though just back from Israel—where the hummus really IS better—I decided we needed to eat at Solomonov‘s highly regarded Zahav in Philly during our road trip. Reservations are next to impossible to get so we walked in hoping to eat at the bar & then scored a table when someone cancelled. The meal was excellent so, I picked up the cookbook. Excited to make some great food & drink some lemonnana (think mint lemonade with bourbon—delicious!).

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Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking | Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook
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Michael Solomonov's cookbook, Zahav is one of those rare cookbooks that bridges the gap between complex worldly flavors and simple technique and tradition. The perfect gift that will fill your homes and tables for years to come. Looks good enough for the coffee table but won't leave the kitchen counter... maybe you should get two! #2016giftguide #zahav #michaelsolomonov

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Tav
Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking | Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook
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At Kitchen Kapers in Philadelphia and their cookbook section is amazing. They have signed copies of this modern classic. The next time I am in Philly I am eating at the restaurant, full stop no excuses!

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Mel
Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking | Michael Solomonov, Steven Cook
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Cleaning out purse and found a forgotten gift card stashed in a side pocket - went on a cookbook binge! #cookbookjunkie

DivineDiana Zahav is a wonderful restaurant! 8y
Leelee08 ❤️❤️❤️ 8y
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