Lebanese Cuisine, New Edition: More Than 185 Simple, Delicious, Authentic Recipes

Discover the Flavors of Lebanon: A Culinary Journey Through Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Cuisine.

Dive into the new edition of the beloved classic, Lebanese Cuisine, and explore over 185 authentic and modern recipes that bring the rich flavors of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking to your kitchen. This beautifully updated edition features stunning new photos and a collection of recipes that will delight both novice and experienced cooks.

Lebanese Cuisine offers a tantalizing array of dishes, including:

- Traditional Homemade Hummus
- Flavorful Falafel
- Supreme Lamb Stew with Kibbi
- Baked Chicken
- Delicious Baked Fish with Tahini Sauce
- Sweet Baklava
- Farina Squares
- Spiced Rice Pudding
- Kibbi in Yogurt Sauce
- Stuffed Eggplant Supreme
- Grilled Kafta

Complete with a glossary of Arabic terms and thoughtfully curated menus, this cookbook is an essential addition to every cook's library.

Leila Habib-Kirske continues the legacy of her mother, Madelain Farah, who wrote the original edition to preserve her family's cherished recipes. In this new edition, Leila adds her own culinary creations and updates her mother's and grandmother's recipes, making this a truly unique collection.

As Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine gains popularity for its vibrant flavors and health benefits, Lebanese Cuisine stands out with its variety of vegetarian dishes and wholesome ingredients. Organized into sections for breads, soups, fish, entrees, kibbi, mihshi, rice dishes, vegetarian dishes, yogurt dishes, sauces, and desserts, this cookbook has something for everyone. And of course, it includes everyone's favorite: homemade hummus!

Bring the taste of Lebanon into your home and enjoy the delicious journey through Lebanese Cuisine.

Author: Madelain Farah, Leila Habib-Kirske
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
Published: 12/26/2023
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.00w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781578269495

About the Author
Dr. Madelain Farah was the author of the original edition of Lebanese Cuisine from 1972, Pocket Bread Potpourri, and other books. She was a teacher, linguist, writer, Fulbright scholar, former model and beauty queen. Among her extensive academic accomplishments, she earned a doctorate from the University of Utah in Middle East studies, sociology, and language and literature. Born in Portland, Oregon she was visiting Lebanon with her family at the age of 2 and became stranded there throughout WWII. Subsequently, she collected family recipes from her mother to develop a comprehensive catalog. Dr. Farah was an educator who spent a number of years teaching French and lecturing with an emphasis on Middle East culture and literature.

Leila Habib-Kirske is passionate about her Lebanese background and sharing her love of that cuisine to a broader audience. A financial executive in the technology industry and an advanced home cook, she grew up in the kitchen of her mother and grandmother as an avid taster and assistant. Through them as well as international travel, she learned Lebanese and Moroccan cooking using traditional methods and has crafted new recipes of her own. She is also an analog film photographer and enjoys traveling, particularly through Europe and Northern Africa, which informs her flavor profiles.