Bayrut: The Cookbook

Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, is an exhilarating, chaotic city with a tumultuous past yet a thriving, vibrant foodie reputation Perfectly poised between the Middle East and the Mediterranean, Lebanese cuisine is hugely popular - famed for its varied and flavourful regional dishes that emphasise whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables and seafood. Beirut's ever-changing, often turbulent, heritage means that its food has evolved an exciting character of its own. In this book, Hisham Assaad shows you the best the city has to offer, with accessible, delicious recipes, ranging from the classics to more modern fare.