Bayrüt Cookbook

Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, is an exhilarating, chaotic city with a vibrant and revered culinary reputation. Perfectly poised between the Middle East and the Mediterranean, Lebanese food is hugely popular - famed for its varied and flavourful regional dishes that place whole grains, vegetables, seafood and fresh fruits at the centre of its cuisine. Beirut's ever-changing, often turbulent, heritage means that its food has always evolved and developed an exciting character of its own. In this book, Hisham Assaad shares the best the city has to offer, with accessible, delicious recipes, ranging from historic classics and world-famous street food to more modern fare. He tells the story of a diverse and energetic city with a thriving restaurant and cafe scene, and of multiple cultures and traditions, where treasured family favourites are handed down through generations. Create lavish breakfast spreads, traditional Sunday feasts, bright, summery salads, easy and wholesome dinners, or even an afternoon tea with perfumed sweets and other delicacies.

With stunning photography, this book will transport you to the cultural
heart of Beirut a city rightly famed for its incredible food.

Hisham Assaad is a Lebanese culinary tour guide and author of the blog cookin5m?, where he shares recipes from his compact city kitchen. He is also a food stylist, photographer and graphic designer. Hisham lives in Beirut.