Thank you to the Al-Kafaat Catering School Thanks for letting us borrow props, Mateus Stock, and Agneta Livijn Copyright © 2011, 2012 by Chef Ramzi Photo Copyright © 2011, 2012 by Bruno Ehrs Originally published by ICA bokförlag, Forma Books AB Translated by Monika Romare All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without the express written consent of the publisher, except in the case of brief without the express written consent of the publisher, except in the case of brief excerpts in critical reviews or articles. All inquiries should be addressed to Skyhorse Publishing, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Skyhorse Publishing books may be purchased in bulk at special discounts for sales promotion, corporate gifts, fund-raising, or educational purposes. Special editions can also be created to specifications. For details, contact the Special Sales Department, Skyhorse Publishing, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018 or [email protected]. Skyhorse® and Skyhorse Publishing® are registered trademarks of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.®, a Delaware corporation. www.skyhorsepublishing.com 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available on file. ISBN: 978-1-62087-048-8 eISBN: 978-1-62087-747-0 Printed in China TABLE OF CONTENTS Origin and Understanding The Smiling Chef Meze ——Snacks & Dips Kibbeh——Ground Meat Dishes Main Courses Desserts & Pastries Quick Reference Guide to Lebanese Cuisine Recipe Index (American) Recipe Index (Arabic) Quick Reference to Lebanese Cuisine (Arabic) The Smiling Chef (Arabic) Origin and Understanding (Arabic)