Reviews about the book
May Darwish's review on Amazon: This is a wonderful cookbook whether one is of Lebanese, Middle-eastern, or any other background . It provides an easy step-by-step guide to wholesome and scrumptious recipes whose ingredients are easily found in one's own pantry or in grocery store aisles. The different sections are clearly divided and labeled, and the pages often conclude with a relevant quote, lending the book an intellectual edge. Of Lebanese heritage and a good cook myself, I find the book an easy reference when preparing a dinner party or when at a loss of what to cook. I'll certainly give a copy to each of my two daughters when they embark on their own journey of looking after a family of their own. May Darwish
http://www.adishofdailylife.com/ Hadia’s cookbook not only has the traditional Lebanese recipes that you expect to find in Arabic restaurants, but also a variety of recipes inspired by her travels around the world. She even includes helpful information on spices commonly used in Middle Eastern recipes, as well as how to properly set a dinner table. For someone who doesn’t entertain often (and usually by the pool when she does), it’s a nice reference to have on h...and.
There are quite a few recipes in Hadia’s cookbook that I intend to try. I wanted to try the two I chose because they are both similar to Middle Eastern recipes that I make, and I enjoy trying new variations. I am so glad I did, because I found things about both versions that I loved. These are fantastic recipes! If you haven’t tried Arabic food, Hadia’s Middle Eastern recipes are an easy and delicious place to start. If you’re already a fan, then you’re going to LOVE this cookbook!
Lentils are a staple in our house…we eat them several times a month. Hadia uses caramelized onions in her recipe, which I have never done before. But since making this a few weeks ago, I have started to add them to my regular recipe…they really add another dimension of flavor.
Hadia’s Mediterranean style green beans were also a huge hit…the slow cooking brings out such a delicious flavor. My kids have already requested them several times! I have to say they were simply amazing. This recipe is a definite keeper! Michelle Kantor Nahom
http://www.priyakitchenette.blogspot.com/Hadia Zebib Khanafer needs no introduction to foodies and cook book collectors. I started following Hadia almost a year back and started drooling on the food she shares. What started as small fascination ended up being an obsession for me. A day would not be complete if I don’t see what Hadia had to offer that day. Slowly from a follower of her blogs, to building a connect in social media and interacting with her, I started getting drawn ...to the person Hadia is and ended being a friend. I was fortunate enough to receive the copy of her “Hadia Lebanese style recipes”. This is one of the most comprehensive cook book I have come across till date with over 500 recipes. The book has been categorized beautifully from soups, starters, main dishes, desserts and lovely tips. The moment you lay your hands on this book, you know the efforts behind this book must have been humongous. This book, is a must have collection on your shelf. Priya Shiva
https://www.facebook.com/www.welcometomykitchenHadia, your cookbook is excellent. I have made hummus, baba ganooj and Labnee and they all came out perfect. I have many Lebanese friends in New Zealand and Australia from when we lived there. Your recipes taste like the food they made and introduced me to. If the basics are right, the other dishes will be too.......Charles Beauregard
http://anewyorkfoodie.com/ I have always been into different types of cuisines and I love trying new recipes from all over the world. Since I have been blogging, I have met many great people from 6 continents. One of them is my fellow blogger and friend Hadia, from Hadia’s Lebanese Cuisine. Hadia, recently published an amazing book called “Hadia, Lebanese Style Recipes”. When she told me that she was going to send me a copy of her book I was ...totally thrilled, as I love seeing her mouthwatering recipes on her Facebook page and blog.
Hadia’s book not only has Lebanese recipes, but you can find all sorts of different cuisines in this book from Italian to Asian to South American. Most of her recipes include a picture so you can see what that finished dish looks like and believe me, her recipes are a picture to look at!
Hadia and her family are from Southern Lebanon and as she says, “she includes foods of her ancestors”. The cuisine of Southern Lebanon relies heavily on natural ingredients from the Earth which include: wheat, tomatoes, olive oil, onions and citrus fruits.
Hadia originally wanted to be a teacher, studying “English as a second language” at the Lebanese American University.She goes on to explain to her readers how she never cooked before she was married, not even knowing how to fry an egg. Hadia, is a self-taught cook who went from not knowing anything about cooking to writing a wonderful cookbook that has fabulous recipes.
In addition to her wonderful recipes, you will find all sorts of tips and tricks, temperature and measurement charts both in metric and U.S. Customary Units. Hadia tells us how to set a formal dinner table as well as an extensive section on Middle Eastern spices and kitchen utensils.
Her book covers many different categories from soups, salads and appetizers to pasta, grains, main courses and even cakes, pies and beverages, so this is an all-around cookbook.
Hadia, thank you again for sharing your wonderful creations with me and I look forward to making many more of them as time goes on! Sandi NinaSee More
MB Things I Know:MBThings I know ……Great Cookbook!! Hadia's Lebanese Cuisine has a cookbook that is probably one of the best I have ever seen..Clean, crisp pictures and lots of them. Well written recipes, glossary of... explanations for some of the ingredients and names of food. I collect Cookbooks and I will personally endorse this as a must have."Mary Beth
Anisa Jehan: I ordered the cook book just in time for Ramadan and I have been using it to cook some great iftars the last couple days. My husband is from lubnan and I kno...w how much he misses Lebanese food. It's great to be able to put some meals together that he grew up eating. Thank you so much for putting together this book. It's def the best cook book i have! I love that there are so many pictures and how it's really well organized. I can tell you put a lot of time and energy into it. Best wishes to you and Ramadan Kareem!
Rania Fahmi: I have bought the cookbook today and I recommend it seriously it is one of the best books, the recipes are not complicated and it has lot of variety and new recipes which I came across other than traditional books. I loved the quality of the papers with emphasized pictures for every recipe.
The Social Chef: The Social Chef "I have helped a friend of mine who has a T.V cooking show with some photos for her cookbook. I can tell you from personal experience as you already know, it is a tremendous amount of work. Your cookbook is extremely impressive. I have been paging through it and I am beyond impressed." Michael Van Horn.
http://christineitup.blogspot.ca/This book is amazing and the photos are mouth watering. A feast for the eyes! The recipes are easy to follow and I cannot wait to make them for my family. Christine Tsalavoutas
Jane Austin: (One of our dear followers)Just received your book and it's totally fabulous. I strongly recommend it. Recipes are fantastic, easy to follow and everything is just delicious . Thank you SOooo much Hadia x "Jane Austin
JD Provence: Hello Hadia. I'm Diane's admin, on Canning and Cooking at Home. I have a little over 100 cookbooks, I've had your's a few months now. It is the most amazing one I've ever seen. The photos are beautiful, and the recipes are fantastic. Congratulations on creating such a wonderful work of art!
Canning and Cooking at Home:
Do you ever know that something is just going to be good before you even "see" it? I ordered Hadia's Cookbook "Hadia Lebanese Style Recipes" after seeing her Facebook Page and sharing recipes onto this Page. I have to tell you that it is by far one of the best laid out, most beautiful books I've seen. You can see the amazing work and artistry that has gone into this cookbook!! Really, I am not kidding...every recipe is laid out beautifully and her photography is stunning as well!! Kuddos Hadia!! One day hopefully I will be able to carry my book to you - to be hand signed, OUTSTANDING WORK!! Diane
440 Pages of amazing recipes and a really cool bookmark in there too!! Diane. See More
