Nandên: Recipes from My Kurdish Kitchen

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“Nandên,” meaning “kitchen” in Kurdish, is both a collection of recipes and an introduction to a cuisine still little known outside its region. Pary Baban presents dishes rooted in Kurdish culinary traditions, shaped by seasonal ingredients, foraging practices, and a strong sense of community. The book opens with an overview of Kurdish cooking—its pantry, techniques, and rhythms—before moving into recipes organized by category: sauces and toppings, dolmas and dumplings, soups and stews, roasted dishes, rice and bulgur preparations, pickles, breads, and sweets. Dishes like stuffed leaves, kifta, and slow-cooked stews reflect a cuisine built on patience, balance, and the careful use of herbs, grains, and preserved ingredients. Baban’s personal history informs the book but never overwhelms it. Instead, the focus remains on transmission: recipes gathered, remembered, and cooked again. The result is a clear and generous introduction to Kurdish home cooking. Hardcover. Color photographs throughout.

• Binding: Hardcover

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