Lebanese Recipes for a Flavorful Middle Eastern Banquet

Ingredients

• Fattoush Salad: fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes, crispy pita chips, a tangy dressing made with lemon juice and sumac
• Kibbeh: ground beef or lamb, bulgur wheat, spices
• Tabouli: parsley, tomatoes, onions, bulgur wheat, dressed with a simple mixture of lemon juice and olive oil
• Shawarma: marinated meat (usually chicken or beef) that's cooked on a spit and then sliced thinly
• Baklava: layers of phyllo dough, chopped nuts, honey syrup