Are you intrigued by the unique flavors of Lebanese dishes?Do you think you might like to try preparing them in your own kitchen?You certainly can! This cookbook brings the best of Middle Eastern cooking to your home. The cuisine is thousands of years old. Interestingly, very little has been changed since those times. The dishes in Lebanon today still revolve around the same basic ingredients, emphasizing simplicity and freshness. The dishes of Lebanon have not changed much because once a recipe is "right", there isn't a need to change it. The cuisine is authentic, using fragrant, fresh spices and other ingredients that bring their recipes to life. Chick peas play a huge role in Lebanese cooking. They are most commonly used in hummus and falafel, but they can be found in many other dishes, too. The residents of the Middle East have used healthy chick peas routinely since the times of the ancients. Pickling is done a lot in Lebanon. From beans to cauliflower to cucumbers, and the most popular pickled ingredient, turnips. Like many other parts of Lebanese dishes, they are pleasing to the eye as well as the taste buds. Turn the page and try these authentic recipes!