Eat, Habibi, Eat! (2021)

Egyptian food is underserved on most shelves, and this book fixes that with an eye on the grocery store. Massoud, a Toronto-based chef and TV host, mixes street food and casual everyday staples with his own updates on classics, and he says outright that most of the ingredients can be found at a regular supermarket. A short pantry section covers the few special items worth buying. Shakshuka, fattoush and shawarma sit next to looser ideas like chickpea fries with harissa mayo, which makes it a good pick for cooks who like a bit of play. It won the 2022 Taste Canada award for regional and cultural cookbooks.