Coya by Chef Ashraf Saleh is a celebration of Middle Eastern, French, and modern cooking, combining the techniques, spices and ingredients that make these cuisines so popular.

Mr Saleh, a self-described gastronomic chef, draws his inspiration from around the globe, and his easy-to-follow recipes will transport your tastebuds to another world.  Coya is ideal for all levels of home chef, and the striking images allow even the most amateur of cooks to present stunning, tasty meals, sides and desserts. Explore unique and interesting tastes and spices in this beautifully presented cookbook.

He grew up in the Middle East, beginning his career as a chef in the late 1970s at the Sheraton Hotel in Saudi Arabia. In the early 80’s, Ashraf embarked on a journey through Paris, London and Sweden in a quest to further refine his culinary expertise. Ashraf said his own restaurant Coya located in Sydney’s North Shore, caters to the ‘adventurous foodie’ – some of his dishes are like works of art and come bursting with flavours you are unlikely to have tried elsewhere.

Readers can find Coya – French, Middle Eastern Cuisine published by New Holland Publishers RRP for $39.99. It will be available in September from all good book retailers or online www.newhollandpublishers.com.

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