In Lebanon, food is not simply eaten, it is shared, argued over, lingered on and remembered. From the mountains to the coast, and especially in Beirut, cooking is deeply tied to identity, hospitality

■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 30 mins plus 10 mins resting ■ Cook 1 hr 500g kale, thick stalks discarded and roughly chopped1 tbsp each butter and olive oil2 onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped750g ric

MAKES ABOUT 60 Ingredients 1½ onions, chopped2 green finger chillies, topsremoved, seeds left in1½ kg minced chicken1½ tbsp garlic, crushed1½ tbsp ginger, finely choppedFresh coriander, finely chopped

MAKES ABOUT 60 INGREDIENTS 1½ onions, chopped2 green finger chillies, tops removed, seeds left in1½ kg minced chicken1½ tbsp garlic, crushed1½ tbsp ginger, finely chopped Fresh coriander, finely chopp

Pop these delicious meals in the middle of the table so everyone can serve themselves. What’s not to love?

Celebrate Easter with a vibrant twist on tradition and try these delicious recipes, which include a sprinkling of Middle Eastern spices and flavours