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November
Exotic Table
Flavors, inspiration, and recipes from around the world—
to your kitchen
Aliya LeeKong
Extraordinary global creations from the
chef of Michelin-starred Junoon
Photo courtesy of Michael Creagh
Cooking
ISBN: 9781440550041
UPC: 045079550049
$35.00 (CAN $39.99)
Hardcover
8¼ x 9¼, 304 pages
4-color
World Rights
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Aliya LeeKong
New York City, NY | AliyaLeeKong.com
With a multicultural heritage,
both Indo-Pakistani and Tanzanian,
Aliya LeeKong is passionate
about bringing exotic spices,
ingredients, and traditions into
American kitchens. Trained in
classical French cooking, she spent years in a number
of culturally diverse kitchens in and around
New York City, ranging from triple Michelin-starred
restaurants to tiny, ethnic spots, and has travelled to
more than thirty-five countries in the past ten years,
learning from international home cooks and chefs
alike. Currently, LeeKong serves as a Chef and Culinary
Creative Director at Junoon in New York City.
• Features acclaimed chef Aliya LeeKong’s personal stories, handcrafted
recipes, and time-tested secrets for incorporating today’s biggest
flavors from around the globe into everyday cooking
• LeeKong is currently a judge on Food Network’s Chef Marks the Spot
and has been featured in The Huffington Post, Bella magazine, and
Elle Spain magazine
• LeeKong’s website receives nearly 80,000 page views a month!
Aliya LeeKong, one of New York City’s top culinary innovators, has traveled
the world to fulfill her passion to translate global flavors into accessible,
delicious meals for the home cook. In this book, she transports readers
to far-away lands with more than 100 recipes inspired by the cultures
she’s visited during her culinary journeys as well as the foods she eats on an
everyday basis in New York City. She also includes the fascinating stories
behind many of these globally inspired dishes and her simple techniques
for mouthwatering recipes like:
• Harissa and Cheese–Stuffed Fried Olives
• Israeli Couscous Salad with Lemon, Fennel, and Basil
• Kenyan Coconut-Coriander Chicken
• Honey-Braised Lamb Shanks with Butternut Squash and Apples
• Mexican Chocolate Loaf Cake
Whether they’re culinary adventurers or weeknight cooks looking to spice
up their repertoire, Exotic Table will take readers on an unforgettable tour
around the world—without leaving their kitchens.
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