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The cuisine of Lebanon epitomizes some of the best of the Mediterranean diet, which is highly regarded for its positive health benefits. It includes an abundance of vegetables, grains, fresh herbs and spices, poultry, meats, seafood and stews creating meals that are full of robust and earthy flavors. CLASSIC LEBANESE CUISINE features a dazzling collection of 170 recipes from appetizers and salads, side dishes, entrees and desserts. Readers will discover new flavors as Chef Kamal introduces these time-honored recipes steeped in the authenticity and ethos of the dishes he grew up with. Inside readers will find recipes including: Pomegranate-Beef Crescents (Sambousik bi Lahmi), Smoked Eggplant Dip (Baba Ghannouj), Cod Baked in Citrus Tahini (Tajen), and Chicken and Spiced Rice with Toasted Nuts (Djeaj ma Riz Haswi).
About the Author
Born in the United States as the son of a diplomat, Chef Kamal Al-Faqih was immersed in Lebanese cuisine at his parent's home in Washington D.C. In 1986, Chef Kamal opened the first exclusively Mediterranean catering company in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area (Med Catering). He has cooked for major American celebrities and foreign dignitaries alike, including Francis Ford Coppola, Angelica Houston, the Jordanian Royal family, and the White House.
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