The Healthy Lebanese Family Cookbook

Mona Hamadeh grew up in Lebanon. She spent her school holidays in the beautiful mountains where she was born, and where she developed a love of cooking from her grandmother, her mother and aunts. Her passion for Lebanese food and cooking remained with her when she came to the UK as a young woman. She raised her own large family on a healthy Lebanese diet and now she passes it on to her grandchildren, who also recognise the importance of sharing and taking part in food preparation. This is Mona's third book where she shares again, not only her continuing passion for the delicious flavours that exemplify Lebanese food, but also the healthy properties of the superfoods that are a natural part of the diet that the Lebanese have enjoyed for generations.

Feed your family the Lebanese way with nourishing, wholesome and delicious recipes from one of the healthiest cuisines in the world.The Lebanese diet naturally includes a wide range of the delicious Mediterranean ingredients and superfoods, such as olive oil, chickpeas and pomegranate seeds, that have become so popular today.For generations, Lebanese families have been enjoying a balanced diet, containing plenty of vital, health-giving nutrients. The Lebanese cuisine in this book will introduce your children to a healthy eating regime that will set them up for life.From 'Wild Thyme and Olive Oil Dip with Pitta Breads' to 'Smoky Aubergine Salad' via 'Open Falafel Pizza' and 'Spinach Triangle Pies', the simple recipes in The Healthy Lebanese Family Cookbook use readily available, inexpensive and wonderfully healthy ingredients to create dishes that are good for all the family - and taste great!