Smith Street Books Bayrut: The Cookbook: Recipes from the heart of a Lebanese city kitchen

Can’t stop buying this book as gifts. The book is a true taste of home. It’s not a book you just look at and never touch, the recipes are all mouthwatering and so easy to follow. The pictures and write ups of Lebanon are just spot on. Amazing book Hisham!

My husband is Lebanese and I was looking for an authentic Lebanese cookbook for the longest time. This book is packed with authentic Lebanese recipes. I have made a dozen recipes from the book and they are all exceptional. I would definitely recommend purchasing this cookbook if you would like a taste of Lebanon.

Hisham Assad managed to pen a wonderfully written cookbook that transports you to the heart of Lebanon. The recipes include many Middle Eastern staples as well as some recipes I’ve never heard of but vitally important is the fact that they are all easy to follow and the ingredients are simple, and easy to find. What I love most is the context, the history, and lovingly taken photographs of this incredible country and its people. I think it’ll make a wonderful gift for both the novice and experienced cook.

I bought it as a gift for a friend and she loved it. She called and said she making a shopping list for her first recipe.

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Try the hummus with soujok spiced beef. Use 3 cans (15 oz.) of chickpeas if you don't want to soak & boil dry ones.