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READING LIST | 8 Books to Help You Understand Lebanon

With Beirut in people’s hearts at the moment, we have a reading list for you that will increase your understanding of Lebanon from its turbulent history to its beautiful culture. Whether you’re looking for a challenging non-fiction read, or you want to learn how to cook some delicious Lebanese recipes, this reading list will help you to learn about this incredible country and its people.

RECIPE | Ras Al Hanout Chicken Legs with Freekeh

This rustic one-pot dish is perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Inspired by Pink Jinn’s very-own Ras al Hanout spice blend, this wholesome dish celebrates the complex and aromatic blend of spices used widely across North Africa.

Ras Al Hanout: An introduction to the most exalted of North African spices

Ras al Hanout at its core is an incredibly complex and aromatic blend of spices. Across the Middle East and North Africa, blends such as za’atar, dukkah, chermoula and zhug are widely used in cooking, helping to create distinctive flavour profiles that enhance ingredients from aubergines, okra, chickpeas, to fresh sea trout and lamb.

10 Palestinian foodies to follow

These 10 foodies are creating delectable dishes from Gaza to London to California. On this list you’ll find a mixture of famous best-selling authors and lesser-known, creative, sometimes part-time cooks. Follow them on social media for recipe inspiration, cooking classes and a unique insight into Palestinian cultural heritage.

10 essential ingredients for Middle Eastern sweets and desserts

The Middle East is the home of some of the world’s most delicious and indulgent sweets and desserts, from Turkish Delight to Kunafa and Bastani – Iranian ice cream. To make Middle Eastern sweets and desserts at home, make sure you add these 10 cupboard essentials to your shopping list.

3 ethical food projects helping victims of conflict in the Middle East

Food is one of the best ways to break down cultural boundaries. Relationships are built…

Honey & Co.: A colourful cookbook of food from the Middle East

Honey & Co: Middle Eastern Recipes from Our Kitchen is a cookbook with a colourful narrative, filled with stories of travels in the Middle East and delicious recipes that will make your mouth water.

12 essential ingredients for cooking Middle Eastern food

Rooted in local cultures, Middle Eastern food is one of the world’s most delicious and intriguing cuisines. But really, it’s all about sharing food and precious moments with friends and family.

To help you start your own Middle Eastern cooking adventure, we’ve put together this list of 12 essential ingredients that are used in many recipes from the region.

6 Lebanese foodies you need to follow

With its fresh, delicious and varied cuisine, Lebanon has earned a reputation as the food…