The Food of Israel is the only cookbook that successfully combines the best of Israeli cuisine with the allure of a great destination guide. Discover recipes from some of the best restaurants throughout Israel, with delicious foods reflecting the many culinary influences on Israeli cooking: the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Asia. From piping hot pita bread with spicy za'atar seasoning to Israeli salads made with the finest olive oils, and Arabic Malawach, stuffed sardines, and lamb with roasted eggplant, as well as the popular sweet Mutabeck, a pastry filled with salty sheep cheese and syrup, The Food of Israel is full of amazing recipes. The modern Israeli palate is as vibrant and varied as its people, and in the pages of this book you will be sure to find a wide variety of recipes sure to please your palate.