Cookbook Profile: Cuisines of the Caucasus Mountains (Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia)

The Cuisines of the Caucasus Mountains
Recipes, Drinks, and Lore from Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia

by Kay Shaw Nelson

Caucasus Mountains
People of the Caucasus are noted for a creative and masterful Cuisines that cooks evolved over the years by using fragrant herbs and spices, and tart flavors such as lemons and sour plums.

With healthful yet delectable ingredients like pomegranates, saffron, rose water, honey, olive oil, yogurt, onions, garlic, fresh and dried fruits, and a variety of nuts, these 184 authentic recipes provide many delicious options. The literary excerpts, legends, and lore sprinkled throughout the book will also enchant the reader-chef on this culinary journey to one of the world's most famous mountain ranges.

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The Cuisines of the Caucasus Mountains
Recipes, Drinks, and Lore from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia
by Kay Shaw Nelson
Hippocrene Books
Hardcover 230 pages
Price: $ 24.95
ISBN: 0781809282
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