The Cookbook Club meets once a month to share recipes from a cookbook off our library shelves. July's pick is Zaytinya : delicious Mediterranean dishes from Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon by José Andrés with Michael Costa.

About the Book: "Since Chef José Andrés opened the doors to his restaurant Zaytinya twenty years ago, food lovers have savored his creative adaptations of the classic dishes of Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon. Zaytinya's menu has always showcased the region's extraordinary food traditions while innovating in José's signature style: delicious, surprising, and made for sharing. From crispy fried vegetables and perfectly spiced seafood to tender grilled kebabs and warm, fluffy pita, these recipes are simply irresistible as well as accessible to the home cook. The smooth dips and delectable roasts will happily feed a family on a weeknight or friends over for weekend dinner. Zaytinya--which draws its name from the Turkish word for olive oil--brings to life the ingredients, techniques, dishes, and histories that are central to the way many of us love to eat today" -Catalog

Register for a recipe below or any recipe  from the cookbook. We will email you a recipe and/or put a cookbook on hold for you. Please register so we know how much cutlery to have on hand. Please see info below from the public health department. Email mwillwerth@manchesterpl.org with any questions.

Recipes:

• Cypriot Olive Mix
• Toum - Whipped Garlic Spread
• Fattoush
• Watermelon and Feta Salad
• Red Lentil Soup
• Mushroom Flatbread
• Lamb Kleftiko
• Saffron Pilaf
• Crispy Brussels Sprouts Afelia
• Crab Cakes with Garlic-Yogurt Sauce
• Chicken Durum
• Olive Oil and Honey Cookies

How it works:

1. Register for a recipe below or call 978-526-7711.
2. Make enough to share (for about 5-10 people) and bring your own serving utensils.
3. Come to the library and be prepared to eat, share, chat, and connect over food. We'll be talking about what you liked or didn't like about the cookbook, how you picked your recipe, and if you modified it at all.

Per the Public Health Department:

• This is a potluck event, the food is donated and shared, it does not come from a licensed kitchen.
• The library is not liable for allergies but all cooks are encouraged to bring an ingredient card with their food so we can be aware of allergens.

Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee that there will be gluten free or vegetarian/vegan options as attendees will choose the dishes they will make. We will, though, have individual meetings that focus on various topics that may feature these kinds of choices.