A Middle Eastern Pantry

“The magic touch that Lior possesses is what helps elevate his flavors and all of the food he cooks. In A Middle Eastern Pantry he goes through the tips, tricks, and techniques that will take your palate to new heights. Along with being one of my favorite people, I have never met someone so passionate and knowledgeable about spices, which is what makes his food so special. I can’t wait until you dig into this book and watch your taste buds explode.”—Michael Symon, James Beard Award–winning chef and New York Times bestselling author “Through history and storytelling, Lior takes the pantry out of the closet and puts it front and center exactly where it should be. Get ready to go on a transformative cultural journey that begins in your kitchen.”—Carla Hall, bestselling author of Carla Hall’s Soul Food “Lior is the only person I trust to spice up my life, and his Middle Eastern pantry is sure to liven up any kitchen. His knowledge of these ingredients is only matched by his mastery of how to use them in the most magical recipes!”—Jake Cohen, New York Times bestselling author of Jew-ish “Part cookbook, part history lesson, part beguiling travelogue, A Middle Eastern Pantry overdelivers on beauty, inspiration, and pure joy. Crisscrossing the region, ingredient by ingredient, Lior’s book is a must-have for all who are intoxicated by the flavors of the Middle East. It’s an instant classic that you’ll return to again and again.”—Nilou Motamed, food and travel expert and TV personality

Lior Lev Sercarz is the chef and owner of La Bo te, a destination spice atelier in New York City, and the author of Mastering Spice and The Spice Companion. His collections are sold online and in select stores. He lives in New York City with his wife and children.