In this inspired collection of recipes, acclaimed cook and restaurateur Abla Amad shares the secrets of Lebanese cooking. Learn how to arrange a traditional mezza spread of kibbee, vine leaves, baba ghannooj and felafel, and how to achieve complex flavours in simple dishes such as casseroles, skewered meats and exotic salads. Go behind the scenes at the famous Ablas Lebanese Restaurant in Carlton, Melbourne, where the saying Come eat at my table - or tfadalou - guides the preparation of every dish and greeting of every customer, and join Ablas extended family as they share the traditions and pleasures of the table. Beautifully photographed and complete with a glossary, menus and stories, Ablas Lebanese Kitchen is your invitation into the warm and welcoming world of one of Australias most respected Lebanese cooks. This collection is bursting with vibrant, flavour-packed recipes. delicious. Magazine Abla Amad welcomes you with open arms to her mezze-laden kitchen. She treats the reader as one of the family and humbly shares treasured recipes from both her home and from her legendary Melbourne restaurant. Australian Gourmet Traveller An insight into the richly coloured and flavoured world of Lebanese cooking. Australian Gourmet Traveller This is hearty Lebanese food served with love. The Australian