A chef, food writer, cookery teacher and expert in Middle Eastern food offers over 100 delicious, fuss-free recipes that range from traditional to innovative, including Baked Sweet Potato & Za'atar Chips, Kabab Koobideh and Tahini, Almond & Orange Brownies. Ghayour has never been afraid to experiment, to break rules, to deviate from tradition, and at times, to fail miserably and start over. Cooking without limitations helped her evolve and improve in technique. She delights in blending the food and flavors of her heritage and her Western upbringing with those of other regions of the world. Here Ghayour shares recipes that keep flavors and proceedings simple, produce the best results, and generate confidence and enthusiasm for cooking. -- adapted from introduction.