Taste of Beirut: 175+ Delicious Lebanese Recipes from Classics to Contemporary to Mezzes and More

A couple of years ago I visited a local mosque. We were served a delicious meal and I have been looking for authentic recipes. This book has many of the items we had for lunch that day. The book is organized into the following chapters.

Chapter 1: The Lebanese Larder

Breads, Grains, Pasta and Rice

Pastes, Pastries, Seasonings, Spice Mixes, and Sweeteners

Chapter 2: Basics in the Lebanese Kitchen

Chapter 3: Breads, Breakfast, and Brunch

Chapter 4: Sandwiches and Soups

Chapter 5: Mezzes: Dips, Finger Foods, Salads, and Sides

Chapter 6: Main Courses

Meals in a Jiffy

Stews and Stuffed Veggies

Rice, Grains, Pasta, and Legumes

Kibbeh

Seafood Dishes

Chapter7: Desserts

It is hard to say which is my favorite chapter. I love falafel, the meat pies and baklava. I am making the lamb chops with sweet potatoes this weekend. I cannot wait to try the red velvet pudding. If you are interested in regional cooking, you should consider this book.