The Exile's Cookbook: Medieval Gastronomic Treasures from al-Andalus and North Africa

The Exile’s Cookbook brings together 480 recipes, from roasts and breads to condiments and soaps. It offers a fascinating insight into the cuisine of Muslim Spain and North Africa in the period – its regional characteristics and historical antecedents, but also its links to culinary traditions across the Muslim world. ‘With its fascinating, detailed descriptions of medieval dishes, The Exile’s Cookbook is a perfect addition to serious cookbook collections.’ The Exile’s Cookbook brings together 480 recipes, including roasts and stews, breads, condiments, preserves, sweetmeats, and even hand-washing soaps. It offers a fascinating insight into the cuisine of Muslim Spain and North Africa in the period – its regional characteristics and historical antecedents, but also its links to culinary traditions in other parts of the Muslim world. This elegant translation by Daniel L. Newman is based on all the manuscripts of the text that are known to have survived. It is accompanied by an introduction and extensive notes contextualising the recipes, ingredients, tableware and cooking practices.

• | Author: Ibn Razin Al-Tujibi, Daniel L. Newman
• | Publisher: Saqi Books
• | Publication Date: Aug 08, 2023
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• | Language: eng
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780863569920
• | ISBN-10: 0863569927