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 2 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 2 skin-on salmon fillets (about125g each)1 small red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped1 tbsp mirin1 tbsp soy sauce½ thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and g

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

■ 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

Recreate your favourite takeaway at home

She’s gained a huge social media following showing people how to create five family meals for just £25. Here, Ashleigh Mogford, aka @cardiff.mum, shares her tasty, quick and cheap meals