Download or read book A Fistful of Lentils written by Jennifer Abadi and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2007-12-21 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book on Syrian-Jewish cooking, a cuisine featuring meats simmered in spices, vegetables stuffed or roasted, sweet and sour sauces, lemony dressings, and rich sugar-dusted pastries. Including all the classic dishes and four generations of one family's favorites, this delightfully personal book is a complete exploration of Syrian-Jewish history, culture, family, and food.