Barbara Abdeni Massaad Books

The Arabic pizza that is fast becoming the world's mos favorite snack. The manoush is the cherished national pie of Lebanon. It has a reserved place on the countrys breakfast table and has the unique ability to be worked into every meal of the day due to its simple versatility. This cookbook is dedicated entirely to the art of creating the perfect manoush. With over 70 simple recipes, it offers you a way to enjoy these typical piestraditionally baked in street corner bakeriesin the comfort of your own home. Manoush: Inside the Street Corner Lebanese Bakery is a journey to discover Lebanons favorite snack. One only has to leaf through the pages in order to realize that this typical Lebanese creation can be as simple as an on-the-go breakfast and as intricate as a family meal. Anyone who enjoys the simplicity of good food and appreciates a good story will love this book from cover to cover.

This new cookbook from a bestselling author aims to support the Lebanese Food Bank, assisting families in need following a devastating blast and economic collapse. Beirut, known as the "Paris of the East," is not only Lebanon's capital but also the culinary heart of the Arab world, rich with ancient influences from various civilizations, including Arab, Turkish, and French. As one of the oldest and most cosmopolitan cities, it offers a wealth of flavorful ingredients, from whole grains to seafood, thanks to its Mediterranean location and the nearby Mount Lebanon. Renowned Lebanese chef Barbara Abdeni Massaad presents a collection of 100 easy-to-prepare recipes that celebrate Beirut's culinary heritage, resilience, and healing power. This cookbook honors her childhood city, her Lebanese family kitchen, and the food that connects her to her roots. It features stories and anecdotes about local customs, people, and traditions, organized into sections for soups, salads, breads, mezze, kibbeh, grilling, main dishes, pickles, preserves, and sweets. With stunning food and location photography, this cookbook is essential for anyone who appreciates healthful and delicious Middle Eastern cuisine.

The world has failed Syria's refugees and some of the world's wealthiest countries have turned their backs on this humanitarian disaster. Syria's neighbors - Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, and Iraq - have together absorbed more that 3.8 million refugees. The need for food relief is great and growing. Acclaimed chefs and cookbook authors the world over have come together to help food relief efforts to alleviate the suffering of Syrian refugees. Each has contributed a recipe to this beautifully illustrated cookbook of delicious soups from around the world. Contributors include: Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi, Anthony Bourdain, Alice Waters, Paula Wolfert, Claudia Roden, Chef Greg Malouf, Chef Alexis Coquelet, Chef Chris Borunda, Chef Alexandra Stratou, Necibe Dogru, Aglaia Kremenzi, and many others