Bayrut: Recipes from the Heart of a Lebanese City Kitchen by Hisham Assaad
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- ISBN 10 192323904X
- ISBN 13 9781923239043
- Published Apr 01 2025
- Format Hardcover
- Page Count 224
- Language English
- Countries Australia
- Publisher Smith Street Books
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Bayrut, 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 flavorful regional dishes that emphasize whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood.Bayrut’s ever-changing, often turbulent heritage means that its food has evolved with an exciting character of its own. In this book, Assaad shows readers the best the city has to offer, with accessible, delicious recipes, ranging from the classics to more modern fare. He tells the story of a city with energy and diversity, of multiple cultures and traditions, with ever-popular street food, a thriving restaurant and café scene, and traditional family favorites handed down through generations. Learn to create lavish breakfast spreads, traditional Sunday feasts, fresh and vibrant salads, easy and nutritious suppers, or even a delectable afternoon tea with tempting, perfumed sweets and delicacies.
With stunning food and travel photography, this book will transport readers to the cultural melting pot that is Bayrut—a city that excels at mouth-watering food.
