Foreword by Jose Andres. Beirut, nicknamed Paris of the East, is the capital of Lebanon. It is the culinary capital of the Arab world,with an unmatched cuisine that has ancient roots and is influenced by a number of civilizations and cooking styles, including Arab, Turkish, and French. It is one of theoldest cities in the world and one of the most cosmopolitan and religiously diverse in the region.Situated on the Mediterranean coast and flanked by the majestic Mount Lebanon,it boasts an abundance of flavorful ingredients and spices, including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and seafood.

Written by renowned Lebanese chef and award-winning cookbook writer Barbara Abdeni Massaad,Forever Beirutisa collection of100 easy-to-prepare recipes that celebrate Beiruts rich culinary heritage, its resilience, and healing power. It is Barbaras way of honoring the city of herchildhood, her dreams, her Lebanese family kitchen, and the foodthat roots her. It is filled with stories and anecdotes about the customs, food, people, and traditions, with sections for soups, salads, breads and savory pastries, mezze, kibbeh, grilling, main dishes, pickles and preserves, and sweets.