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 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.

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 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.

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

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'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.

Beautiful book, pity the dust cover is quite badly damaged. The tear is stuck together with cellotape. I'm grateful the book itself is in very good condition.

Perfette le ricette, bellissime le foto e il testo. Da leggere e da mettere in pratica per la VERA cucina libanese o siriana, con qualche tocco personale dalla memoria familiare del competente chef Malouf.

I'm happy to own one more book of Greg Malouf. while going through the delicious recipes and vivid pictures I felt myself strolling in spice souk ))) very well written and presented. mine is on the coffee table. could be a great gift idea to someone. recommended.

In an age where most people seem to find their recipes online, this book stands out as a reason to still purchase recipe books. It's beautiful illustrations, histories of the food and explanations of ingredients are not gimmicky - they're just wonderful to read and look at. The recipes too are very authentic, but high-end authentic, not everyday food from Syria and Lebanon but what you might get at the top restaurants. The pictures and stories are particularly poignant now given the destruction of Syria and the threat to all aspects of its culture. I had this book bought for me and have since bought it as a present for others. My favourite recipes are the lamb and cherries and the cheesy yoghurt bread! Makes a fabulous present.

My wife wanted this book. She loves it!