Pitta the Great - Softcover

The authoritative book on baking plain and whole wheat pita at home. Featuring instructions for making a half-dozen basic breads-each one low in sodium, fat, and calories, and guaranteed not to leak--Pita the Great transforms the unassuming pita into fabulous fare indeed.

Making the book even more special are the 100 dazzling recipes for fillings, toppings, and accompaniments. You'll find fabulous renditions of such classics as Hummus Bi Tahini , Kibbeh Samak, and Baba Ghanouge. For the lunchbox, there's Egg Salad with Taratour. Perfect for a weeknight dinner is the Herb Broiled Chicken with Onion on a Pita. Certain to impress any guest are Walnut Stuffed Grape Leaves or Gingered Fig Montrachet. There's even pita for dessert, including Pita Cheese Crepes with Orange-Blossom Syrup. It's the time-honored bread, brought completely up to date.

Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club and Better Homes & Gardens Family Book Service. 77,000 copies in print.

PITA THE GREAT

A Hundred Tantalizing Ways to Fill, Top, Scoop, and Wrap Pitas You Bake Yourself!

MAKING PITA AND YOGURT

Poppy-Seed and Sesame pita

Whole-Wheat Honey Pita

Unleavened Griddle-Baked Pita

Homemade Yogurt

DIPS AND OTHER SNACKS

Hummus Guacamole

Oriental Shrimp and Black Bean Dip

Fluted Pita Meat Pies

Fresh Pita Pizzas

FILLINGS

Garlicky Seafood Kebabs

Coriander and Lamb Sausage Patties

Smoked Turkey and Apricot Salad

Curried Shrimp, Persimmon, and Nut Salad

PITA SWEETS

Pita Cheese Crepes with Orange-Blossom Syrup

Pistachio and Banana Toffee Rolls

Glazed Pita Puffs

Virginia T. Habeeb, former Food and Home Equipment Editor of American Home and currently a food and consumer consultant, was born of Middle Eastern Heritage and has been enjoying pita and its variations since childhood. Mrs. Habeeb is the author of five books on cooking and homemaking including the classic The American Home All-Purpose Cookbook.