These foods are also rich in valuable vitamins, minerals and fiber. Most of the fat in this diet comes from olive oil, which is monounsaturated and better for your heart. Adapted for the American kitchen, this succulent cuisine is profusely illustrated with foods that take you on a culinary trip to the lands of Bible History with an expanation of the background of the foods. From Kibby, Rice Dressing, Baked Eggplant, Roast Lamb, Stuffed Chicken, to Pocket and Cheese Breads along with health-foods recommended by nutritionists throughout the world: cracked wheat, lentils, soups, barley, appetizers, homos, vegetarian foods, stuffed grape leaves, squash and seafood recipes, easy to make yogurt in the microwave, couscous falafel, spinokopeta, balawa, ricotta and more pastries and party foods. The book covers a letter of recommendation from the titular head of the Antiochian Orthodox Church as the only book of its kind that faithfully portrays the religious and cultural significance of foods eaten since the dawn of time.

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Foods on Cover

With the Arabic brass caligraphy on wall "Ahlan Wa Sahlan"

Helen welcomes guests to break bread in the true sense of Arabic hospitality.

Top Row: Fatayer Laban and Spinach Pies; Tabooley, Assortment of breads; Mraqud (pocket bread); Fatayer Za'tar (Thyme bread pies); Fatayer Simsum (Sesame seed pies)

Second row: Cucumber-Yogurt salad; Shish Kebab on a bed or rice-orzo; Sfeeha (meat pies); Char-broiled chicken on a bed of Burghul Dfeen (cracked wheat with chick peas)

Front row: Koosa Ablama (Squash cooked in Yogurt Sauce, Grape leaves stuffed with rice and meat) Kibby Nee (Raw Kibby), Qras Mihshee (Fried Kibby)

From the Publisher
The Art of Syrian Cookery by Helen Corey which remained on DoubleDay's best seller list for 24 years has been reborn under the title of Food from Biblical Lands. Due to the great demand for this book, Corey's further research took her on the culinary tour of Bible lands where the ingredients for this food originated. She gives a historical description in every chapter of the recipes; thus the title change. Those looking for The Art of Syrian Cookery will derive much pleasure from this new title which still contains the original recipes plus much more than her original book. The book won first place in the nation out of 1700 entries by the Nat'l Federation of Press Women.

About the Author
The author has traveled throughout the country promoting her foods and culture. A former state ofice holder, she received a great deal of publicity for her cooking ability.

Always hostessing parties for political leaders, cooking for 150 or more is no problem for Helen Corey.

Keywords: Food from Biblical Lands by Helen Corey - A Culinary Trip to the Land of Bible History (Syria and Lebanon) 3rd edition, May, 1996, Books, Helen E. Corey, Reference, Cooking, Diet / Health / Fitness, Health & Fitness, Diets - General, Regional & Ethnic - Middle Eastern