Forever Beirut: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Lebanon (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781623718534)

A new cookbook from the bestselling author of Soup for Syria to support the Lebanese Food Bank and help families in dire need of food after the devastating blast and ensuing economic collapse

Beirut, nicknamed "Paris of the East," is the capital of Lebanon. It is the culinary capital of the Arab world, with an unmatched cuisine that has ancient roots and is influenced by a number of civilizations and cooking styles, including Arab, Turkish, and French. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and one of the most cosmopolitan and religiously diverse in the region. Situated on the Mediterranean coast and flanked by the majestic Mount Lebanon, it boasts an abundance of flavorful ingredients and spices, including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and seafood.

Written by renowned Lebanese chef and award-winning cookbook writer Barbara Abdeni Massaad, Forever Beirut is a collection of 100 easy-to-prepare recipes that celebrate Beirut's rich culinary heritage, its resilience, and healing power. It is Barbara's way of honoring the city of her childhood, her dreams, her Lebanese family kitchen, and the food that roots her. It is filled with stories and anecdotes about the customs, food, people, and traditions, with sections for soups, salads, breads and savory pastries, mezze, kibbeh, grilling, main dishes, pickles and preserves, and sweets.

With beautiful food and location photography, Forever Beirut is a must-have for cooks who love healthful and delicious Middle Eastern food.

Author: Barbara Abdeni Massaad
ISBN-10: 1623718538
ISBN-13: 9781623718534
Publisher: Interlink Books
Language: English
Published: 08/23/2022
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.60lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.40w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/02/2022
Booklist 07/01/2022 pg. 8
Library Journal 08/01/2022 pg. 120
Foreword 08/27/2022
Shelf Awareness 11/11/2022