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

Bahrain’s cuisine tells an ancient story of trade and tradition in the Gulf. From saffroninfused sweets and freshly baked bread in Manama’s souk to spiced, smoky grills and seatotable menus, it’s a tale being reshaped by the current generation of cooks and producers

By Dick and Angel Strawbridge Serves 6 | Prep 35 mins | Cook 25 mins FOR THE FLATBREAD 225g wholemeal flour ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp oil FOR THE GRILLED VEGETABLES 2 red, orange or yellow peppers, deseeded a

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

Anshu Ahuja of London meal-delivery service DabbaDrop shares a basket filled with fresh flavour and added spice