Imagine a country where East and West are beautifully intertwined in the cuisine and culture and where its treasured cooking secrets are waiting to be discovered. Welcome to Azerbaijan. In Pomegranates and Saffron, Feride Buyuran takes you on a delightful culinary journey through this beautiful land in the Caucasus.Explore over 200 tempting recipes for appetizers and salads, soups and stews, pasta, meat, vegetable and egg dishes, breads, saffron rice pilafs, aromatic drinks, and desserts, all adapted for preparation in a Western kitchen.Interspersed throughout the text are fascinating glimpses of local culture and traditional proverbs related to food that will make your adventure even more memorable. Pomegranates & Saffron is the Winner of 4 major awards1) Gourmand Best in the World AwardPrestige Award of the International Jury2) U.S. Winner of Gourmand World Cookbook AwardBest Eastern European Cookbook3) Living Now Book AwardSilver Medal in the Ethnic Cookbooks Category4) National Indie Excellence AwardWinner in the International Cookbooks Category