The definitive book on Lebanese home cooking, from the James Beard Award-winning author, Salma Hage.
Lebanon has long been regarded as having one of the most refined food traditions in the world, blending the flavors, aromas, spices, and ingredients of Europe and the Middle East. In The Lebanese Cookbook , Salma Hage, an expert in Lebanese home cooking, brings together more than 500 traditional and delicious easy-to-make recipes that reflect the diversity of country's landscape and history.
With recipes ranging from light mezze and salads, to substantial main courses and fragrant desserts, the Lebanese menu changes throughout the year and resourceful home cooks have developed myriad dishes that make the most of seasonal produce. With a plethora of old favorites along with some inspiring and tasty surprises, The Lebanese Cookbook is the ultimate guide to this most inspiring of cuisines.