Jennifer Syler’s first cookbook is a wonderfully fresh collection of personal favorite recipes from her childhood and travels in the Mediterranean, Middle East and Asia. With chapters on soups, salads, main dishes, vegetable dishes, breads, sweets and beverages as well as spices, sauces, chutneys, spreads, dips, cheese and dog treats, the author guides her readers through an eclectic and delicious collection of recipes. More than 75 detailed recipes direct home chefs through step-by-step preparation of well-known classics like Tomato Soup, Panzanella and Hummus as well as more unusual and fusion dishes like Thukpa and Indian Enchiladas. Ms. Syler also includes comprehensive background information on commonly used ingredients, cooking with a pressure cooker, and soaking and cooking of dried beans, lentils, dal and grains. Full color photos are provided for all prepared dishes to assist home chefs in the presentation of their own creations.