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

LEISURE

■ 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

Strike it lucky and you may see salmon leaping Dinham Weir from CSONS’ riverside terrace. It is a remarkable sight, one of many in this green nook beneath Ludlow Castle. A café-restaurant and takeaway

Roasting brings out the natural sweetness in the garlic for a rich and velvety finish. SERVES 6 PREP 15 MINS COOK 35 MINS ✱ 3 large bulbs fresh garlic, broken up, skins left on✱ 1 medium onion, finely

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