PITA The Great

Virginia Habeeb. Softcover. English. Ebury Press, 1986. Secondhand. 175pp. 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.