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A book of Middle Eastern food

by Claudia Roden

The subtle, spicy, varied cuisine of the Middle East, ranging from the inexpensive but tasty peasant fare to elaborate banquet dishes, is featured in this easy-to-use cookbook which has been translated into workable Western terms. 480 pages, Paperback First published January 1, 1968

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?