{"product_id":"hot-date-sweet-savory-recipes-celebrating-the-date-from-party-food-to-everyday-feasts","title":"Hot Date!: Sweet \u0026 Savory Recipes Celebrating the Date, from Party Food to Everyday Feasts","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRawaan Alkhatib is a home cook, writer, and artist of Palestinian and Indian descent who was born and raised in Dubai, UAE, where she experienced first-hand the warmth and generosity of a date-centric culture. Rawaan holds an MFA in poetry from the Iowa Writers' Workshop and has taught poetry and creative writing at the University of Iowa and Kean University. Currently, she works on the content development side of museum exhibit design. She is an illustrator and textile designer with a deep roster of collaborations and independent projects, including children's books, cover designs for an independent poetry press, exclusive silk scarves for Cole Haan, and much more. In 2020, Rawaan developed recipes and art for a date-themed cookie collaboration with the award-winning Mirzam Chocolate, Dubai's first bean-to-bar chocolatier. In 2022, she created a date-themed spice blend collection in celebration of Ramadan with Atef Boulaabi of NYC's legendary spice and rare ingredient purveyor SOS Chefs. She now lives in Brooklyn, New York, where she continues to hone her cooking practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The most sumptuous cookbook I've ever encountered...Savor this book with your sweetheart, take yourself out on your own date: Hot Date! is a joy.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Paris Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The stunning cookbook debut from poet and artist Alkhatib sings the praises of dates... [her] sumptuous paintings, narrative anecdotes, and illustrated poetry make this more than just a cookbook. It's a powerful ode to a multifaceted fruit.\"\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A stylish and unexpected entry into the pantheon of great contemporary cookbooks...This extraordinary book expounds on a single ingredient--the titular date--and takes it in startling, awe-inspiring directions, all while keeping recipes relatively simple.\"\u003cb\u003e --\u003ci\u003eBookPage, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A single-subject cookbook runs the risk of being gimmicky, constrained in its usefulness or limited in its thrills. But Hot Date! stands out. [...] Dates can be so many things. And in Alkhatib's world, boring is never one.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEpicurious\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Not to be dramatic, but the Tater Tots Tossed in Hot Date Butter are life-changing. \n\u003ci\u003eLife. Changing.\" --\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Serious Eats\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A seriously interesting dive into the date from a seriously interesting author.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eNigella Lawson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamed a Best Cookbook of the Year by \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal Simple\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerious Eat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003es, and\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e Publishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"This bright and lively tome is not only the best-looking cookbook of the year--it's very cookable, packed with playful recipes featuring this humble Middle Eastern fruit.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Slate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"The beautiful book--rich with photos, Alkhatib's own water-color illustrations, and her handwritten notes--investigates the history, cultural significance, and many varieties of the date, along with the unusually wide spectrum of contexts into which the savory-sweet fruit fits.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--The New Yorker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"The most sumptuous cookbook I've ever encountered.... Savor this book with your sweetheart, take yourself out on your own date: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHot Date!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e is a joy.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--The Paris Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe first comprehensive cookbook on an ancient superfood and the cultures that revere it. Mesmerizing and art-packed, \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHot Date!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e features 99 mouthwatering, date-centered recipes that are the perfect mix of traditional favorites and inspired new creations.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is not simply a cookbook about dates. It is a love song, a celebration of food and culture from a global perspective. Every page is a surprise in this highly colorful volume, with recipes ranging from Brooklyn to Babylon. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Author Rawaan Alkhatib draws inspiration from her Middle Eastern and Indian cooking background to bring a unique perspective to her topic. As a global citizen who has lived and traveled throughout the world, she explores both the significance of the fruit and its chameleon-like characteristics in cooking. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Divided into six chapters, \n\u003ci\u003eHot Date!\u003c\/i\u003e features recipes that are big on flavor and low on fuss, ranging from Party Food (stuffed dates of all kinds!) to Breakfast; Mains; Soups, Salads \u0026amp; Sides; Sweets; and Drinks \u0026amp; Condiments (the Date Chili Crisp is a life changer). Informative sidebars that read like a scrapbook, how-to content, timelines, and historical snippets feature Rawaan's watercolor illustrations, patterns, and elegant hand-lettering, exploring such topics as: \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Date-growing cultures, history, and visits to date farms in Palm Springs, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The evolution of the classic Palm Springs date shake \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How date palms are pollinated (entirely by hand, to this day--millions of them!) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to stuff dates \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dates at different stages of ripeness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Shopping and sourcing suggestions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Extensive suggestions for more reading to enter the world of the date \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eHot Date!\u003c\/i\u003e is doing away with the Western practice of viewing dates as a sugar-free substitute and instead gives the fruit the platform and profile it deserves: an entire book filled to the brim with praise, knowledge, and delicious recipes for date novices and connoisseurs alike. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUNIQUE COOKBOOK: The first of its kind published in the United States, this beautiful book centers a global food known for its versatility, flavor, and nutritional heft. There are no other definitive cookbooks or guides to dates published in English that share recipes, explore the fruit's history, and feature 3,000 (and counting) varieties of dates. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e INTERWOVEN STORYTELLING: \n\u003ci\u003eHot Date!\u003c\/i\u003e is rich with stories, poems, and imagery from the Arab world, including visits to date-rich oases throughout the Middle East and Africa, as well as Palm Springs, California. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e BEAUTIFULLY PRODUCED GIFT BOOK: Much more than a typical recipe book, this volume brims with photos, illustrations, and irresistible details like its fuchsia-dyed page edges, which make you feel like you're entering a fantasy world. It is as much a cookbook as an artistic object and makes a perfect gift for home cooks, readers interested in the fruit, anyone with an interest in or ties to the Middle East, and those drawn to the colorful art. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CANDY BAR DATES \u0026amp; SO MUCH MORE: Dates date back 7,000 years and are at the core of many cultures' cuisines. This fruit has spanned generations, from the centuries-old love of their nutritional superpowers to the viral sensation of Date \"Snickers\" bars with over 1.3 billion views on TikTok. \n\u003ci\u003eHot Date!\u003c\/i\u003e is for everyone from established date lovers to those looking to experiment with big flavors and textures, and anyone who savors stunning coffee table books featuring rich art and vivid details. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Date lovers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Home cooks of all ages \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone interested in Middle Eastern-inspired cooking \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Whole food-oriented cooks seeking flavor-rich recipes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone looking to switch up the menu for an Iftar gathering \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift-giving to food lovers, cookbook enthusiasts, and art book collectors \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/06\/2025 (EAN 9781797226446, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alkhatib, Rawaan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-02-04\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Specific Ingredients|Fruit|Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|Middle Eastern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Cookbooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.35 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781797226446\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781797226446\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51110232883478,"sku":"SP-9781797226446","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781797226446_spiral.png?v=1774947990","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/hot-date-sweet-savory-recipes-celebrating-the-date-from-party-food-to-everyday-feasts","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}