Pretty Delicious - by Alia Elkaffas & Radwa Elkaffas (Hardcover)

About the Book

"The debut cookbook from social media sensations The Food Dolls, with more than 110 simply sophisticated, fresh, and vibrant dishes with a Mediterranean twist. Originally from Egypt and now living in the Midwest, sisters Alia and Radwa Elkaffas created their Food Dolls platform to answer the question of how to put an exciting and healthful meal on the table without spending hours in the kitchen. And that's what Untitled Cookbook is all about: flavor-packed, Mediterranean-inspired, and super simple recipes, all dolled up and plated with style. Start with the How to Make Your Kitchen Your Happy Place chapter (life-bettering shortcuts! organizing and styling tips!) and then fall in love with dishes like: Breakfast or Brunch Anytime: Banana Bread-Baked Oats; Baklava Cinnamon Rolls So Good Salads: Mediterranean Cobb Salad; Lentil Salad with Veggies and Tahini Vinaigrette Just Getting Started: Hot Honey-Harissa Chicken Wings; Savory Phyllo Rolls What's for Dinner?: Egyptian Rice Kofta; Baked Pita Pockets with Spinach and Artichokes; Chicken Shwarma Tacos Dips Make a Meal: Whipped Feta Four Ways; Toom (Creamy Garlic Heaven) Mains (Just Kidding, Dessert!): Turkish Coffee Tiramisu; Sheet Pan Strawberry Shortcake And since serving with style is what The Food Dolls perhaps love the most, they also share an entire chapter of menus and inspired ideas to zhush up the dinner table, with 120 beautifully styled photos throughout. Fresh, streamlined, healthful, and proven family-friendly, Pretty Delicious will inspire you with dozens of ingenious ways to level up dinner"--

Book Synopsis

The debut cookbook from social media sensations Food Dolls, with more than 110 simply sophisticated, fresh, and vibrant Mediterranean dishes with a Middle Eastern twist.

Born and raised in the Midwest to parents originally from Egypt, sisters Alia and Radwa Elkaffas created their Food Dolls platform to answer the question of how to put an exciting and healthful meal on the table without spending hours in the kitchen. And that's what Pretty Delicious is all about: flavor-packed, Mediterranean-inspired, and super simple recipes, all dolled up and plated with style.

Start with the How to Make Your Kitchen Your Happy Place chapter (life-bettering shortcuts! organizing and styling tips!) and then fall in love with dishes like:

• Breakfast, Brunch, or Anytime: Banana Bread-Baked Oatmeal Three Ways; Baklava Cinnamon Rolls
• Just Getting Started: Sumac Chicken Wings; Crispy Baked Halloumi with Hot-Honey Drizzle

• Double-Duty Dips: Whipped Feta; Roasted-Tomato Baba G

• Pretty Delicious Salads: Mediterranean Cobb Salad; Pasta Salad with Green Goddess Dressing
• What's for Dinner?: Shrimp Tagine with Garlicky Tomatoes and Peppers; Spiced Chickpea & Coconut Stew; Chicken Kofta Burgers; Steak Shawarma Bowls
• Pretty Sweet: Turkish Coffee Tiramisu; Croissant Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

And since serving with style is what Food Dolls perhaps love the most, they also share an entire chapter of menus and inspired ideas to zhush up the dinner table, with 120 beautifully styled photos throughout. Fresh, streamlined, healthful, and proven family-friendly, Pretty Delicious will inspire you with dozens of ingenious ways to level up dinner.

Review Quotes

"Alia and Radwa have created a masterpiece debut cookbook. They effortlessly teach that food can be delicious, healthy, and beautiful, even when life is hectic. I'll be dreaming about their lemon ricotta pancakes until further notice!"--Giada De Laurentiis

"I have been a fan of Alia and Radwa's for quite some time. Their fun approach to food and their connection to their roots is what drew me in--and their first cookbook gives the reader just that: beautiful Mediterranean recipes that you can easily re-create in your own kitchen. That's Pretty Delicious, if you ask me."--Tiffani Thiessen, actress and cookbook author of Here We Go Again and Pull Up a Chair

"This book is truly a magical gateway to a world of deliciousness and a perfect introduction for those excited to learn more about Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Egyptian cuisines. The recipes are an ideal combination of new and classic flavors, and each photo is stunning. I am sure you will enjoy every bite!"--Betül Tunç, baker and author of Turkuaz Kitchen

"Alia and Radwa have a guiding mission: to make life easier one recipe at a time. With Pretty Delicious, they expanded that idea into a simple and insanely flavorful way to cook with all of my favorite Mediterranean, Egyptian, and Levant-centric flavors. Enjoy the culture trip from Food Dolls, and don't sleep on that fava bean salad or tahini ice cream, either."--Andrew Zimmern, traveler, chef, writer, and teacher

"Alia and Radwa have created a gorgeous collection of recipes for every mood and time of day that is both accessible and beautiful. The Double-Duty Dips chapter is worth buying the book for alone . . . what wouldn't you want to put Roasted-Tomato Baba G or Baba's Tahina Sauce on? Pretty Delicious will inspire you to plant your Mediterranean roots--and have great fun doing it."--Kat Ashmore, creator of Kat Can Cook and New York Times bestselling author of Big Bites

About the Author

Alia and Radwa Elkaffas are the sisters behind the beloved Food Dolls social media platform. Their unique blend of Middle Eastern flavors, Midwest sensibility, and entertaining, decor, and organization hacks and tips has earned them millions of followers and partnerships with national brands. They live in Minneapolis, Minnesota.