If anyone can conquer the cuisine of the Ottoman Empire it's Silvena Rowe. With her Julia Child-like stature, spiky bleach blond hair, and quick wit, this Bulgarian-born current Londoner has been sharing recipes from her Eastern European and Turkish roots for years on the BBC. Her latest cookbook Purple Citrus & Sweet Perfume surveys the unique Ottoman food where the bounty of the Mediterranean meets the spices of the Middle East. Enter to win a copy here. More