In this one-of-a-kind cookbook, foodie-scholar Ken Albala elevates the humble nosh to new heights of sumptuousness. With his signature elan and humor, Albala's Opulent Nosh: A Cookbook for Audacious Appetites takes readers on a culinary journey from the familiar to the exotic, transforming simple dishes into memorable feasts. From decadent egg dishes to savory sandwiches, pizzas, and tacos, to stuffed pastries, pancakes, and waffles, Albala's recipes are a celebration of the world's culinary diversity. Each dish is infused with unexpected ingredients and techniques, resulting in flavor combinations that are daring and delicious. With more than one hundred meticulously tested recipes and accompanying color photographs, Opulent Nosh is a must-have for anyone who loves to cook and eat. Gather the ingredients, don an apron, and revel in the audaciousness.