A culinary exploration of the Mediterranean, Middle East and North Africa

"A glorious and magical feast for the senses" - Claudia Roden

"An all-time classic. The book I'm happy to return to, over and over again. It's an utter joy to cook from, as it is to dig deep into the stories" - Yotam Ottolenghi

"Diana Henry manages to guide you through recipes with very little instruction, because she's so precise with her working" - NEW YORK TIMES

In Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons, Diana Henry has gathered together dishes that combine flavors in ways long forgotten - or not yet discovered - in many Western kitchens. Colorful, aromatic and perfumed ingredients, from leathery pomegranates with their insides bursting with ruby seeds, to flower-waters that allow you to drink in the scent of a garden, combine to bring an intoxicating whiff of warmer climes to your table and pleasure to your kitchen.

CONTENTS INCLUDE:
The Spice Trail
Jewelled Persian rice; Harissa-marinated lamb with spiced mash & cinnamon onions

Fragrance of the Earth
Thyme, oregano & citrus roasted poussins; Lemon & rosemary cake

A Bowl of Fresh Herbs
Chermoula tuna with pomegranate couscous; Chilled avocado & coriander soup

Sweet Cloves & Liquid Gold
Catalan black rice; Salt-baked potatoes with crème fraîche & new season's garlic

The Sweet & the Sour
Pearl divers' rice; Adam's Café's North African pickles

Of Sea & Salt
Pasta with two anchovy sauces; Rhone Ferryman's beef with camargue red rice

Plundering the Stores
Lamb & mint pilaf with Turkish cherry hosaf; Raisin & sherry ice cream

Fruits of Longing
Provençal roast lamb with figs, goat's cheese & walnuts; Moroccan lamb & quince tajine

Curds & Whey
Sweet potatoes with marinated feta & black olives; Ricotta ice cream with pomegranate

Food from the Hearth
Lamb pizza with preserved lemons; Piadina with caramelized onions, walnuts & taleggio

Pith & Skin
Pork with feta & spinach stuffing & cardamom-spiced oranges; Amalfi lemon & honey jam

Heaven Scent
Meringue & rose cake with summer berries; Mangoes with orange blossom & sweet labneh