The North African Cookbook by Jeff Koehler [Hardcover]

Unlock the flavors of the Maghreb with The North African Cookbook by Jeff Koehler. This BRAND NEW hardcover edition is the perfect companion for home cooks, curious food lovers, teachers, and gift buyers seeking authentic North African recipes. From fragrant tagines to comforting stews, it’s a comprehensive guide that makes the rich cuisine of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya approachable and deeply rewarding.

Extensively researched and twenty years in the making, The North African Cookbook is the largest collection of traditional North African recipes for home cooks. It surveys the territory’s vast culinary diversity and history, tracing Berber, Arabic, and Ottoman influences alongside French, Spanish, and Italian threads that have shaped today’s tables. A wide network of culinary voices from across North Africa guided the project, lending authenticity and practical know-how to every dish. In a region so expansive and diverse, Koehler’s extensive fieldwork ensures recipes aren’t just flavorful—they’re culturally grounded and kitchen-tested.

Jeff Koehler is a James Beard award–winning food writer renowned for his in-depth exploration of regional cuisines. His work on North African cooking, including this title, reflects two decades of travel across the region and a career spent translating complex culinary traditions into accessible, step-by-step instructions. The North African Cookbook (Phaidon 2023) embodies his commitment to clarity, flavor, and storytelling, making it a trusted resource for cooks, students, and readers curious about North Africa’s food culture.

What you’ll find inside

This hardcover cookbook brings the tastes of the Maghreb right into your kitchen, with recipes that invite experimentation and confidence. Beyond recipes, you’ll discover context, history, and techniques that illuminate how local ingredients and shared memories shape every dish. The book’s breadth ensures there’s something for weeknights, special occasions, and curious cooks looking to broaden their repertoire.

• Comprehensive Maghreb focus: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya are explored in depth.
• Traditional North African recipes for home cooks: authentic flavors presented in clear, achievable steps.
• Cultural influences: Berber, Arabic, and Ottoman roots, with French, Spanish, and Italian culinary threads.
• Two decades of field research: hundreds of local voices guide the project for authenticity and practicality.
• Award-winning author: James Beard award–winning writer, trusted by readers and culinary professionals.
• Format and specs: Condition: BRAND NEW; Format: Hardcover; ISBN: 9781838666262; Edition: Phaidon 2023 edition.
• Perfect for collections and gifting: ideal for book collections, gift sets, classrooms, and kitchen libraries.

Whether you’re building a world cuisine collection, planning a memorable dinner party, or seeking a thoughtful gift for a foodie, this North African cookbook offers both practical guidance and culinary inspiration. It’s a timeless resource that invites readers to explore a region whose food story is as captivating as its landscapes—easy to navigate, richly informative, and beautifully approachable for cooks at every level.

Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or classroom libraries, The North African Cookbook is a lasting keepsake that encourages shared meals and new beginnings in the kitchen.