Lebanon

Influences from Turkey and France have added a variety of cooking styles to the traditional cuisine of Lebanon, which is situated on the Mediterranean Sea and shares its borders with Syria and Israel. Poultry and lamb feature heavily in Lebanese food, as well as herbs such as parsley and mint, and vegetables like radishes and cucumber. Olive oil is a staple ingredient in Lebanese cooking, particularly in dips. Tabbouli is a popular salad and consists of tomato, onions, parsley, bulgar (cracked wheat), mint, a splash of lemon juice and of course, olive oil! Another recipe featured in today's episode is Kibbeh, a meat dish using minced meat such beef or lamb, bulgar, pine nuts or walnuts, and an onion.