To the uninitiated, a Lebanese meal can become an extravagance too far.  Like an overpowering if charming friend, it can keep coming at you until you are exhausted and just want to be left alone.  The mezze is often enough in itself.  Even a few plates of hummus or baba ghanouj can seem like a full meal while makanek or kibbeh are still on their way.  That’s while you ignore the huge hunks of fruit and vegetables that are piled in […]

Categories: Lebanese recipes, memory and culture • Tags: filo pastry, pistachio nuts