Challenge the prejudiced narrative with Chef Joseph Abboud’s Middle Eastern-inspired cookbook. Drawing from Lebanese, Persian, and Turkish influences, the dishes reflect the ethos of a genuine Melbourne eatery. Rejecting hierarchy, the recipes celebrate diverse elements like salads, fish, veg, and meat. Classics like Sigaras, Rumi Meatballs, and Lamb Shoulder shine, along with surprises like ‘inauthentic’ Broccoli Tabbouleh. With over 60 recipes, Joe’s aim is to inspire new custodians of his creations, emphasizing the simplicity and soul behind his dishes. This cookbook is a beginning, an invitation to embrace and create with this diverse Middle Eastern heritage.
