1 / 7Lebanon: A Culinary Celebration by Anissa Helou
Lebanon: A Culinary Celebration is Anissa Helou’s cookbook exploring Lebanese cuisine through more than 160 recipes, cultural context and personal stories. Its breadth runs from mezze, soups and grains to fish, meat dishes and sweets, making it a reference for cooks interested in the country’s varied food traditions.
At a glance
- More than 160 recipes across mezze, soups and stews, grains, vegetables, fish, poultry, meat and sweets.
- Combines recipes with the author’s memories, cultural insights, techniques and staple-ingredient guidance.
- Examples include falafel, lamb stew, stuffed aubergine, fish in tahini sauce, shawarma and baklawa.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Wide coverage makes it useful for exploring multiple parts of Lebanese cooking in one volume.
- The inclusion of cultural context and cooking techniques adds more than a recipe-only format.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 13 Aug. 2026 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 368 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1526668440 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1526668448 |
| Weight listed | 200 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21 x 3.2 x 25.8 cm |
What to know before buying
- The publisher listing gives a publication date of 13 Aug. 2026. Confirm availability and edition details if timing matters.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Cooks looking to explore Lebanese food across savoury dishes, baking and sweets.
- Readers interested in cookbook recipes alongside cultural background and personal stories.
Less suited to
- Anyone seeking only quick, weeknight recipes, since the supplied details do not specify preparation times or a focus on speed.
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Frequently asked questions
How many recipes does the book include?
The listing describes more than 160 recipes.
What kinds of dishes are covered?
The description lists mezze, soups and stews, grains and legumes, vegetable dishes and salads, fish and poultry, meat dishes, and sweets.
Does the book include material beyond recipes?
Yes. The listing describes personal stories, cultural insights, techniques and staple-ingredient information alongside the recipes.
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