Abla's Lebanese Kitchen

Abla Amad is an acclaimed cook and restaurateur who first opened what is now the famous Lebanese restaurant simply called 'Abla's' in Carlton in 1979 when there was only maybe two or three restaurants in Melbourne serving Lebanese cuisine. Abla today is still operating out of that same establishment in Carlton and has received a number of awards and accolades for her cooking over the years. She continues to serve traditional Lebanese cuisine to her loyal clientele base which now includes there children and grandchildren.

'Abla's Lebanese Kitchen' by Abla Amad is described by Abla herself as more than a cook book but also a memoir of her culture.

The first addition of 'Abla's Lebanese Kitchen' was published in 2001 and since not a lot has changed in this edition with the exception of some of her personal favourites which were not included in the first edition. Abla has also expanded her recipe collection in this book to include more vegetarian recipes to reflect today's new generation of health conscious people.

The book is broken into a number of sections including - Dips & Pickles, Bread, Pastry & Pies, Salads, Soups, Fish, Chicken & Poultry, Meat, Vegetable & Meat Dishes, Vegetarian, Yogurt, Sweets & Drinks. Also handy in this book are the suggested menu sections for Mezza, BBQ's etc.

Lovers of Lebanese food and cooking will fall in love with this absolutely fantastic traditional Lebanese cook book which covers all the favourites from Baba ghannooj, Tabbouleh, Felafel, Kibbee, Stuffed Vine Leaves, Kafta, Chicken & Rice, Baklava, Lebanese Coffee etc. etc. It is a beautifully illustrated book which includes a small glossary of spices, herbs and various types of produce used in the recipes.

The recipes you will find in this book are those which Abla has grown up with and still continues to cook not only in her restaurant today, but at home for her family and friends.

A wonderful cook book by a wonderful lady whom we can thank for introducing Lebanese food to Melbourne.