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Oklava: Recipes from a Turkish-Cypriot kitchen
`Fantastic Turkish-Cypriot food` – Yotam Ottolenghi `Welcome to the extremely tasty world of modern Turkish-Cypriot food – what a stunning and beautiful book` – Peter Gordon `This woman can bloody cook` – Grace Dent, Evening Standard`Keep an eye out for Selin Kiazim, because she is going places, in every conceivable way` – Giles Coren, The Times`Swoon` – Time Out LondonWith influences from the Mediterranean, Southern Europe and the Middle East, Turkish-Cypriot food offers incredible flavour combinations unique to its region. Oklava: The Cookbook celebrates the culinary delights of this area in a way no cookbook has done before. Oklava translates simply as `rolling pin`. For Selin Kiazim, this word conjures up memories of her Turkish-Cypriot grandmother: a rolling pin was never far from her hands, which meant a delicious treat was imminent. The same can be said for this book. These sensational recipes will take you on a journey from home-cooked meals and summers spent in North Cyprus to an exciting interpretation of modern Turkish-Cypriot cooking in London. Bring the Oklava experience into your home with Turkish delights such as Pistachio-crusted Banana & Tahini French Toast with Orange Blossom Syrup & Smoked Streaky Bacon; Grilled Quails with Palm Sugar, Sumac & Oregano Glaze; Courgette, Feta & Mint Fritters; Crispy Pomegranate-Glazed Lamb Breast with Yoghurt; Chilli-Roast Cauliflower; and Chocolate, Prune & Cardamom Delice.