Made to be shared as a mezze. This is an edited extract from Saffron in the Souks by John Gregory-Smith, published by Hachette Australia (hardback RRP $40). Food photography by Nassima Rothacker. Location photography by Alan Keohane.
Get a true taste of Lebanese cuisine with these recipes from John Gregory-Smith's latest cookbook
His passion for Middle Eastern food knows no bounds. Now, in an extract from his latest book, Saffron in the Souks, John Gregory-Smith invites you to enjoy the flavours and all-enveloping hospitality of Lebanese cuisine.
Flatbread with herbs (za'atar man'ouche)
A delicious bread with an even better spread. This is an edited extract from Saffron in the Souks by John Gregory-Smith, published by Hachette Australia (hardback RRP $40). Food photography by Nassima Rothacker. Location photography by Alan Keohane.
Mighty medina falafel sandwich
Hole-in-the-wall beef skewers
These skewers are best enjoyed when slathered in hummus and laid on a flatbread. This is an edited extract from Saffron in the Souks by John Gregory-Smith, published by Hachette Australia (hardback RRP $40). Food photography by Nassima Rothacker. Location photography by Alan Keohane.
Dark chocolate and halva tart
The bitterness of dark chocolate is offset by nutty halva flavours. This is an edited extract from Saffron in the Souks by John Gregory-Smith, published by Hachette Australia (hardback RRP $40). Food photography by Nassima Rothacker. Location photography by Alan Keohane.
Date and cinnamon squares (maamoul mad)
A delicious take on an ancient Arab pastry. This is an edited extract from Saffron in the Souks by John Gregory-Smith, published by Hachette Australia (hardback RRP $40). Food photography by Nassima Rothacker. Location photography by Alan Keohane.