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

Lamb kofta stew with cauliflower & chickpeas Halloumi with tomatoes & pomegranate molasses Aubergine salad Courgette & tahini dip Za’atar croutons “Lebanon is half Christian, half Muslim; half city pe

A classic fish curry with curry leaves, chilli, pepper and turmeric simmered in coconut milk, this southern Indian dish is a staple in every household and simple to cook. This is best made with fish s

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

The chef behind The Little Viet Kitchen shares dishes that capture the essence of Vietnamese home cooking