Nistisima: The secret to delicious vegan cooking from the Mediterranean and beyond

Nistisima is a collection of 120 vegan recipes that celebrate the tradition of fasting food during Lent and other times of fasting observed by those of Orthodox faith. The recipes are inspired by the history and culture of nistisimo cooking in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Eastern Europe and are packed with flavor and nutrients.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Winner of the Observer Food Monthly Best New Cookbook Award, The Sunday Times Bestselling Cookbook, The Daily Mail Best Cookbooks of the Year 2022, The Independent 10 Best Cookbooks of 2022, Delicious Magazine Best Cookbooks of 2022, and many more!

Nistisima, meaning fasting food, is a culinary tradition observed during Lent and other times of fasting by those of Orthodox faith. It involves giving up meat and dairy and replacing them with vegetables, pulses, and grains to create easy, delicious, and nutritious vegan dishes.

In her book, award-winning food writer Georgina Hayden delves into the history and culture of nistisimo cooking in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Eastern Europe. She shares simple, nutritious, and flavor-packed recipes at the heart of this practice, including:

Salatet malfouf cabbage slaw
Briam (Greek ratatouille)
Pumpkin, raisin, and harissa pie
Kibbet el raheb, monks' soup
Jewelled lentil moutzentra
Rizogalo rose rice pudding with roasted strawberries
Moustokouloura spiced grape, honey, and chocolate biscuits

Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based food into your diet, Nistisima offers you tried and tested recipes that celebrate the very best of this tradition. Each recipe is bursting with flavor and surprisingly vegan, making it a must-have for anyone who appreciates delicious and wholesome cuisine.

With its mouthwatering recipes and beautiful storytelling, Nistisima invites you to join Georgina at her table and experience the magic of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Eastern European flavors. Don't miss out on this incredible culinary journey!

Weight: 1084g
Dimension: 195 x 251 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526630681