The culinary universe of Lebanon is a clever mix of traditional peasant dishes from small mountain villages and a very refined contemporary cuisine found in Beirut, influenced by the blending of Eastern and European cultures. This is what this book invites us to discover...
With "Lebanese Cuisine", the authentic colors, multiple textures and unique flavors of Lebanon will invade all the kitchens of homes in France:250 photographs specially taken for the book illustrate the 500 recipes!
To the traditional mezze and grilled meats tasted in restaurants around the world, there is another tradition, that of cooking at home, unknown to the general public. Stews, fall and summer salads, hummus in many ways, flavored soups with all the spices, marinated fish and meat, vegetables au gratin and sweets for tea.
Throughout the pages, reading the recipes reveals a healthy and balanced cuisine. Could a new Cretan regime be here? The basic recipes at the beginning of the book and the author's introductory text suggest this.
And to create exceptional menus, part of the book is devoted to the recipes of the best Lebanese chefs in the world.
(Phaïdon Editions - September 12, 2013)
Salma Hage is from Mazraat el Teffah (literally hamlet of apples), located in the mountains of the Kadisha Valley, in northern Lebanon. She now lives in Scotland. For more than half a century, she has revealed her expertise in Lebanese cuisine:initiated into the culinary arts by her mother, then by her mother-in-law and her sisters-in-law, she has devoted her professional life to it, while entertaining his large family.
This book is a real essential bible for all those who love Lebanese cuisine, its flavors, its richness, its balance and the pleasure of sharing it around mezze! To top it off, this is what is called a "beautiful book" that could be given as a gift:magnificent photos are mouth-watering while the variety of recipes invites us to discover dishes that can be easily made, which is a plus...
