Gathered Around the Lebanese Table

Traditional Lebanese Recipes, Mezze, Breads, Sweets & the Food Culture of Lebanon

von Angela Kamitsi

122 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Discover Lebanon through the food, traditions, and generous tables that bring people together.Gathered Around the Lebanese Table is more than a collection of recipes. It is an invitation into the heart of Lebanese food culture-a place where warm bread is passed from hand to hand, mezze fills the center of the table, coffee welcomes a guest, and sharing food creates time for family, friendship, and conversation.Travel from the Mediterranean coast to the mountains and fertile Bekaa Valley as you discover how Lebanon's landscapes, ingredients, communities, and generations of home cooking have shaped its remarkable cuisine.Inside you'll discover: - Traditional Lebanese breakfasts and morning-table favorites- Homemade breads, man'ouché and Lebanese bakery traditions- Classic mezze designed for sharing- Hummus, moutabal, tabbouleh, fattoush, falafel, batata harra and other beloved dishes- Savory pastries, grains, legumes and comforting Lebanese favorites- Traditional sweets, coffee and refreshing drinks- Essential ingredients including za'atar, sumac, tahini, pomegranate molasses and orange blossom water- Lebanese pantry traditions and a journey through the local souk- Regional food culture from Beirut and the Mediterranean coast to Mount Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, Zahlé, Tripoli and the south- Practical ideas for building your own Lebanese mezze table and generous gatherings at homeThe book doesn't treat mezze simply as appetizers. It shows how creamy hummus or moutabal, fresh tabbouleh or fattoush, warm batata harra, fatayer or falafel, pickles, herbs and bread can come together to create an entire shared meal.You'll also discover the ingredients behind the flavors. Olive oil, tahini, za'atar, sumac, burghul, chickpeas, lentils, pomegranate molasses, rose water, orange blossom water, fresh herbs, lemon and garlic form an approachable Lebanese pantry that makes many of the recipes in the book possible.And when you're ready to gather people around your own table, the final section helps you combine recipes into everything from a plant-rich Lebanese spread to a generous mezze gathering or a long table shared with family and friends.Whether you grew up with Lebanese food, discovered it through travel, or simply love the bright flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean, Gathered Around the Lebanese Table gives you a way to experience Lebanon through its recipes and the traditions surrounding them.Warm the bread. Set out the mezze. Make room for one more chair. Add Gathered Around the Lebanese Table to your cart today and bring the warmth and flavors of the Lebanese table into your home.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798172320026
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 25.09.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Independently published