Saha: A Chef's Journey Through Lebanon and Syria [Middle Eastern Cookbook, 150 Recipes]

From an amazing chef who sadly died in September this year. His exwife is the writer and she writes a beautiful travelogue of people, places, spices, foods - the recipes are exceptional. I return to this and two of his other cookbooks, over and over.

I like this style, traveling and wisiting interesting places and tasting the food.

I haven't cooked my way through this cookbook, but some of the recipes have been real winners! For instance, the Manoushi bread recipe is amazing! We've made it quite a few times. It puffs up so well and tastes great. I've used it as a pita for chickpea sandwiches and to dip it in hummus. I've made this recipe with all-purpose flour and with half whole wheat half all-purpose flour. That was great, too. We also enjoyed the pull-apart cheese bread dinner rolls and we're looking forward to making the manoushi bread pizzas.I haven't really read much of the cookbook except the recipes, so I don't know about that part of the book, but I've enjoyed all the recipes we've made so far.

I was born and raised in Syria. So authenticity when it came to Syrian and Lebanese native cuisine is always important to me. Loved this book because of its authenticity. I just wish the recipes included more thorough prep instructions.

A friend of mine was recently in Lebanon and upon her return she recommended this beautiful book. As someone from Lebanese descent I bought it and have started making the recipes! They are wonderful and top of that I have a beautiful picture book that I keep on my coffee table! It's fun for me to make Lebanese recipes that are alittle finer that what I am used to making. I can't wait to prepare them all!

I love this book! My husband was just in Lebanon and brought me back tons of spices! According to him these recipes and the real deal! I'm cooking up a storm! The recipes are really easy to follow and very few of them are time consuming. I've looked at the bookstore for other books on Lebanon food and there are only three that I could find. Two by this author and one by someone else who doesn't even use any Lebanon spices. If you want a real feel for the country buy this book.

Buy this book for your reference library if you are at all interested in a book with beautiful pictures, fantastic stories but most importantly yummy recipes. There is something for everyone here. Your tastebuds will come alive.Personal favourites are the Goats salad, Tangy Lamb chops and chickpeas (so easy and tasty) and the spicy lamb. I am not a real sweet eater but have even made a few from this book as well. Enjoy!

I've ordered the book for a Christmas present. I received it in no time and in excellent condition. The book met my expectations after reading the reviews on Amazon. It's a beautiful book to keep or to give as a special present for people who like to travel and like food.