Inspired by recipes in Jason Goodwin's bestselling historical
Investigator Yashim series, Yashim Cooks Istanbul evokes the colors
and flavors of the Ottoman world, combining Turkish recipes,
illustrations and tempting descriptions from the novels.
Fans of the series have been asking for this book ever since Yashim made
his first appearance in The Janissary Tree (2006), winner of the Edgar
Award for Best Novel.
As The Guardian wrote: A Yashim cookery book would be an appetising
prospect.
Yashim Cooks Istanbul covers the full spectrum of Turkish cookery,
from simple meze and vegetable dishes to meat, fish and puddings. Good
in the kitchen, good on the table, it will draw the reader into the
extraordinary atmosphere of old Istanbul. Imagine you could step back
into Yashim's world. Imagine that the flavours and colours of old
Istanbul could come to life. Yashim Cooks Istanbul is about time
travel - and you don't have to leave your kitchen to make the trip!