Afghan Cuisine: Cook for Life: A Collection of Afghan Recipes (And Other Favorites) for the Novece Afghan and Non-Afghan Cook

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Summary: Delicious Afghan recipes in easy-to-follow steps
Review: A real find for anyone who's wanted to duplicate distinctive Afghan dishes! Contains traditional food I've only eaten in restaurants--such as nan (Afghan bread), aushuk (like raviolis), and kudu bourani (pumpkin with yogurt). Also includes familiar non-Afghan selections--like hummus, chocolate baklava, and almond cake. Steps are easy to follow, even for novice cooks like me. And it's gratifying that the author plans to send a portion of the proceeds to help Afghani women and children.

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Summary: I definitely recommend this book!
Review: I am married to an Afghan man and have had no prior experience to Afghan food before I had met him. Since then, he's tried to get me to learn to cook like his mother, however it's hard because I grew up on mac'n'cheese. But after a recent trip to Afghanistan, I felt that I should learn to cook because a) the food was delicious b) I respect his heritage and c) I don't want my kids to grow up on mac'n'cheese. This book made it really easy to follow and it included some non-afghan recipes which were a plus (I'm particularly fond of the macaroon squares!). Also, knowing that the proceeds give back to Afghanistan is important because having gone there, I know they need a lot of support to pick themselves up. It's great that this book helps to give back!

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Summary: I definitely recommend this book!
Review: I am married to an Afghan man and have had no prior experience to Afghan food before I had met him. Since then, he's tried to get me to learn to cook like his mother, however it's hard because I grew up on mac'n'cheese. But after a recent trip to Afghanistan, I felt that I should learn to cook because a) the food was delicious b) I respect his heritage and c) I don't want my kids to grow up on mac'n'cheese. This book made it really easy to follow and it included some non-afghan recipes which were a plus (I'm particularly fond of the macaroon squares!). Also, knowing that the proceeds give back to Afghanistan is important because having gone there, I know they need a lot of support to pick themselves up. It's great that this book helps to give back!

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Summary: Easy-to-follow recipes that are delicious too!
Review: I had one Afghan friend in highschool whose mom makes the best traditional Afghan food and bread I've ever tasted! At first I thought it would taste like Indian food. Although they are similar type dishes, the flavor of the food comes through so much more. Now that I'm in New Jersey, I don't see her but I can make the same homestyle type dishes every now and then. My favorite are the boulani's with potatoes!

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Summary: Easy-to-follow recipes that are delicious too!
Review: I had one Afghan friend in highschool whose mom makes the best traditional Afghan food and bread I've ever tasted! At first I thought it would taste like Indian food. Although they are similar type dishes, the flavor of the food comes through so much more. Now that I'm in New Jersey, I don't see her but I can make the same homestyle type dishes every now and then. My favorite are the boulani's with potatoes!