New to Middle Eastern Cooking Anyone interested in Middle Eastern cooking will find the recipes in Salha's Secrets to Middle Eastern Cooking Recipe book simple to follow. The meals are healthy and easy to make. The recipes have been passed down from mother to daughter for generations. As a westerner, I had the honour to learn how to prepare these authentic Arabic dishes from the kitchen of chef Salha herself. As she had taught her own daughters, she shared the secrets of her cooking to me in the Arabic language. The recipes have been translated into English so that they may be shared with you and your family to enjoy. Salha has been making authentic Palestinian meals for her family for over 30 years. She lovingly prepares her meals as her mother taught her and her mother's mother before her. Her recipes are simple to follow for novice or experienced cooks alike. As people are looking for alternatives to fast food meals, following a Mediterranean diet is not only a healthier choice but also a quick and delicious one. Please visit www. anne-raevasquez.com for updates. I hope your family enjoys these delicious recipes as much as mine. Shahia tayebah! Anne-Rae