LEBANON

ANISSA HELOU IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2026 As ever with a book by Anissa Helou you want to be at her side on the road while shopping in the kitchen and at table to delight in an erudite peerless delightful culinary tradition A joy Jeremy Lee A masterwork from a queen of Middle Eastern cookery Dip into brilliant dips and salads learn to love to stuff a vegetable master spicy fish Make sure to leave room for puddings So much you ll want to cook Allan Jenkins An evocative journey through Lebanon this tome has over 160 sumptuous recipes and is the only book you will ever need on the country s cuisine Alongside Anissa s accompanying stories memories and cultural insights you ll find techniques and staple ingredients to make delicious recipes including MEZZE Savoury Hand Pies Sumac Aubergine Spread and Falafel SOUPS & STEWS Lemony Swiss Chard Soup and Spinach Fresh Coriander and Lamb Stew GRAINS & LEGUMES Winter Tabbüleh and Cannellini Beans Bulgur Wheat and Greens VEGETABLE DISHES & SALADS Fava beans and Swiss Chard with Coriander and Stuffed Aubergine Fatteh FISH & POULTRY Fish in Tahini Sauce and Roast Chicken with Rice and Nuts MEAT DISHES Shawarma and Lamb in Yoghurt Sauce SWEETS K na