Download or read book A Feast of My Persian Heritage written by Shirin Simmons and published by . This book was released on 2010-11-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A FEAST OF MY PERSIAN HERITAGE is the third remarkable, tantalising book and the most comprehensive yet from the award winning author Shirin Simmons. Who has shared over 220 traditional Persian recipes subtle, distinctive, elegant and varied. Its influence and popularity streached from ancient Persia to Rome and Greece, then finally, during the 7th century and the conquest of Iran by the Arabs, to north Africa and on to Spain and the rest of Europe. The emphasis in Shirin Simmons books throughout is on fresh ingredients, particularly fruit, nuts, vegetables and pulses, making her recipes ideal for a modern, health-conscious, western audience. Packed with advice on ingredients and cooking techniques, they are a superb introduction to this influential and sophisticated type of World Cooking, ideal for the novice cook and expert chef alike.