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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

Recreate your favourite takeaway at home

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

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

■ 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

This take on pasta e ceci is like a hug in a bowl. It should be brothy, so add more water as it cooks if you need to. As it uses such humble ingredients, seasoning is key. A drizzle of good olive oil