Lentil Space – Recipes from Artists' Homes
Reem Shilleh ed., Mai Abu ElDahab ed.
A compilation of recipes from the Arab world that were presented by artists for Mophradat's online cooking show Lentil Space.
Adapted from its namesake online program produced by Mophradat, co-curated by Mai Abu ElDahab and Reem Shilleh, from 2021 to 2023, this book is a celebration of the varied cuisine of the Arab world and its relationship with inherited food practices and the cultures of cooking and talking about food.
With contributions by Adam HajYahia and Haitham Haddad, Deena Abdelwahed, Laila Hida with Amine Lahrach, Mohamed Abdelkarim with Abla elBahrawy, Nadah El Shazly, amongst many others, this cookbook includes recipes chosen and prepared by the artists in an intimate setting coupled with stories both personal and about their art practice.
Published in 2025 ┊ 288 pages ┊ Paperback ┊ Language: English, Arabic
