Lebanese Cuisine - by Anissa Helou (Paperback)

About the Book

More than just a collection of recipes, LEBANESE CUISINE offers a richly detailed portrait of the crown jewel of Middle Eastern cuisines. Short-listed for the prestigious Andre Simon Award in England, this book has garnered rave reviews from both sides of the Atlantic. "Lovers of gourmet food with a sense of adventure will welcome the addition of this book to their shelves".--NEW YORK POST.

Book Synopsis

More than just a collection of recipes, Lebanese Cuisine offers a richly detailed portrait of the crown jewel of Middle Eastern cuisine. Short-listed for the prestigious Andre Simon award in England, it has garnered rave reviews from both sides of the Atlantic.

From the Back Cover

Author Anissa Helou describes the way in which Lebanese food is prepared and presented, defines the spices and ingredients that lend it its unique flavors, and presents clear, detailed instructions for the traditional dishes of her native land.

Review Quotes

"Lovers of gourmet food with a sense of adventure will welcome the addition of this book to their shelves." --New York Post

"A well-written and informative look at cuisine little known here; recommended." --Library Journal

"Anissa Helou [is] a new star to be watched in the culinary firmament." --The Bookseller

"With her sophisticated palate and lively affection for Lebanese food, Anissa Helou is just the person to write about this studily attractive Mediterranean cuisine."--Charles Perry, world-renowned authority on Arab cuisine

"Lebanese Cuisine is the first major work dealing with the aromatic, discreetly spiced food of Lebanon . . . a rare insight into one of the Middle Eastern cuisines that has been a secret for far too long."--The [London] Observer

About the Author

Anissa Helou was born in Beirut. Formerly an art consultant with Sotheby's, she now lives in South London.