Discover the delicious flavours of the Mediterranean, Middle East and North Africa in this new edition of the first cookbook by bestselling, award-winning cookery writer Diana Henry

'I love this book so much' - Nigel Slater

'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

'This book has a special place in my heart' - Claudia Roden

'The culinary script for the 21st century' - John & Sally McKenna

A glorious new edition of the original gem at the heart of bestselling food writer Diana Henry's much-loved repertoire

Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons gathers together dishes that combine colourful, 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 - to bring pleasure to your kitchen and an intoxicating whiff of warmer climes to your table.

CONTENTS INCLUDE:

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 creme fraiche & new season's garlic

The Sweet & the Sour

Pearl divers' rice; Adam's Cafe's North African pickles

Plundering the Stores

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

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