# Lebanon A Culinary Celebration by Anissa Helou (Paperback)

**An evocative journey though Lebanon with in-depth research and dazzling location photography, this tome is full of fascinating insights, cultural history and over 160 sumptuous recipes, and is the only book you will ever need on the country's cuisine.**  
  
Aptly described as the land of milk and honey, Lebanon has a number of regional specialties, despite being one of the world's smallest countries, with many of these delicious, mostly seasonal dishes remaining a mystery to those not from their region.  
  
Alongside Anissa's **accompanying stories, memories** and **cultural insights**, you'll find **techniques** and **staple ingredients** to make delicious recipes including...  
  
MEZZE: **Savoury Hand Pies**, **Sumac Aubergine Spread** and **Falafel**  
SOUPS & STEWS: **Lemony Swiss Chard Soup** and **Spinach, Fresh Coriander and Lamb Stew**  
GRAINS & LEGUMES: **Winter Tabbüleh** and **Cannellini Beans, Bulgur Wheat and Greens**  
VEGETABLE DISHES & SALADS: **Fava beans and Swiss Chard with Coriander** and **Stuffed** **Aubergine** **Fatteh**  
FISH & POULTRY: **Fish in Tahini Sauce** and **Roast Chicken with Rice and Nuts**  
MEAT DISHES**:** **Shawarma** and **Lamb in Yoghurt Sauce**  
SWEETS: **K'nafeh, Baklawa** and **Date Pastries**  
  
From colourful small plates and ivory dips to luscious stuffed vegetables as well as more elaborate preparations for impressing, this is a comprehensive collection of recipes which make up Lebanon's rich tradition of cooking, suitable for any occasion.  
  
Renowned chef, teacher and author Anissa Helou is an incredibly experienced, knowledgeable and well-respected authority on the subject, having been a pioneering advocate for Middle Eastern food in the west. Her previous award-winning book _Feast_ published to great acclaim, and was chosen by the New Yorker as one of the 10 best cookbooks of the century so far.

## Details

- **Price:** 25.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- **Type:** Anissa Helou
- **Tags:** All Books, Food and Drink

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