{"product_id":"hot-date-sweet-savory-recipes-celebrating-the-date-from-party-food-to-everyday-feasts-hardcover","title":"Hot Date!: Sweet \u0026 Savory Recipes Celebrating the Date, from Party Food to Everyday Feasts - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRawaan Alkhatib\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLinda Xiao\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The most sumptuous cookbook I've ever encountered.... Savor this book with your sweetheart, take yourself out on your own date: \u003ci\u003eHot Date!\u003c\/i\u003e is a joy.\"\u003ci\u003e--The Paris Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first comprehensive cookbook on an ancient superfood and the cultures that revere it. Mesmerizing and art-packed, \u003ci\u003eHot Date!\u003c\/i\u003e features 99 \u003cb\u003emouthwatering, date-centered \u003c\/b\u003erecipes that are the perfect mix of traditional favorites and inspired new creations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is not simply a cookbook about dates. It is a love song, a celebration of food and culture from a global perspective. Every page is a surprise in this highly colorful volume, with recipes ranging from Brooklyn to Babylon. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Author Rawaan Alkhatib draws inspiration from her Middle Eastern and Indian cooking background to bring a unique perspective to her topic. As a global citizen who has lived and traveled throughout the world, she explores both the significance of the fruit and its chameleon-like characteristics in cooking. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Divided into six chapters, \u003ci\u003eHot Date!\u003c\/i\u003e features recipes that are big on flavor and low on fuss, ranging from Party Food (stuffed dates of all kinds!) to Breakfast; Mains; Soups, Salads \u0026amp; Sides; Sweets; and Drinks \u0026amp; Condiments (the Date Chili Crisp is a life changer). Informative sidebars that read like a scrapbook, how-to content, timelines, and historical snippets feature Rawaan's watercolor illustrations, patterns, and elegant hand-lettering, exploring such topics as: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Date-growing cultures, history, and visits to date farms in Palm Springs, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The evolution of the classic Palm Springs date shake \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How date palms are pollinated (entirely by hand, to this day--millions of them!) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to stuff dates \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dates at different stages of ripeness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Shopping and sourcing suggestions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Extensive suggestions for more reading to enter the world of the date \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHot Date!\u003c\/i\u003e is doing away with the Western practice of viewing dates as a sugar-free substitute and instead gives the fruit the platform and profile it deserves: an entire book filled to the brim with praise, knowledge, and delicious recipes for date novices and connoisseurs alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUNIQUE COOKBOOK: The first of its kind published in the United States, this beautiful book centers a global food known for its versatility, flavor, and nutritional heft. There are no other definitive cookbooks or guides to dates published in English that share recipes, explore the fruit's history, and feature 3,000 (and counting) varieties of dates. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e INTERWOVEN STORYTELLING: \u003ci\u003eHot Date!\u003c\/i\u003e is rich with stories, poems, and imagery from the Arab world, including visits to date-rich oases throughout the Middle East and Africa, as well as Palm Springs, California. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e BEAUTIFULLY PRODUCED GIFT BOOK: Much more than a typical recipe book, this volume brims with photos, illustrations, and irresistible details like its fuchsia-dyed page edges, which make you feel like you're entering a fantasy world. It is as much a cookbook as an artistic object and makes a perfect gift for home cooks, readers interested in the fruit, anyone with an interest in or ties to the Middle East, and those drawn to the colorful art. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CANDY BAR DATES \u0026amp; SO MUCH MORE: Dates date back 7,000 years and are at the core of many cultures' cuisines. This fruit has spanned generations, from the centuries-old love of their nutritional superpowers to the viral sensation of Date \"Snickers\" bars with over 1.3 billion views on TikTok. \u003ci\u003eHot Date!\u003c\/i\u003e is for everyone from established date lovers to those looking to experiment with big flavors and textures, and anyone who savors stunning coffee table books featuring rich art and vivid details. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Date lovers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Home cooks of all ages \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone interested in Middle Eastern-inspired cooking \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Whole food-oriented cooks seeking flavor-rich recipes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone looking to switch up the menu for an Iftar gathering \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift-giving to food lovers, cookbook enthusiasts, and art book collectors \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRawaan Alkhatib is a home cook, writer, and artist of Palestinian and Indian descent who was born and raised in Dubai, UAE, where she experienced first-hand the warmth and generosity of a date-centric culture. Rawaan holds an MFA in poetry from the Iowa Writers' Workshop and has taught poetry and creative writing at the University of Iowa and Kean University. Currently, she works on the content development side of museum exhibit design. She is an illustrator and textile designer with a deep roster of collaborations and independent projects, including children's books, cover designs for an independent poetry press, exclusive silk scarves for Cole Haan, and much more. In 2020, Rawaan developed recipes and art for a date-themed cookie collaboration with the award-winning Mirzam Chocolate, Dubai's first bean-to-bar chocolatier. In 2022, she created a date-themed spice blend collection in celebration of Ramadan with Atef Boulaabi of NYC's legendary spice and rare ingredient purveyor SOS Chefs. She now lives in Brooklyn, New York, where she continues to hone her cooking practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.98 x 11.13 x 7.59 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 04, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51984403890477,"sku":"9781797226446","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/JBoFtx4oUW9781797226446.webp?v=1776092977","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/hot-date-sweet-savory-recipes-celebrating-the-date-from-party-food-to-everyday-feasts-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}