Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. At first, I was a bit taken aback and thought 'oh no, I won't like it' (I don't necessarily like big hardback books in the kitchen, as it's hard to open flat). There are three cuisines that I could eat in rotation: Italian, Japanese and Lebanese; all of them remind me of the way food makes an essential difference to life and the honest pleasures to be derived therein.

My husband and I eat at the restaurant whenever we can but to be able to make dishes at home that are just as amazing as the food (well I wish I could cook that well) that we eat there. Layer the stacks with 3 aubergine slices, some grated halloumi, 2 tomato slices and a pinch of herbs in between each layer.

Tony Kitous ’ recipes combine fresh vibrant vegetable dishes with simple grills, flat breads, grains, herb salads and dips. The dishes are delicious and versatile, the ingredients are readily available, the recipes are easy to make for every cook and the smells make you mouthwatering.

Blanch the lasange sheets in boiling water for 8-10 minutes, until slightly softened, then lay two or three sheets in the bottom of an oven proof dish, with around 1 litre capacity.

Screen-tested for a series on BBC and appearing in 'Food and Drink' he is tipped to be one of the new faces of 2014. For over a decade Tony Kitous has been Britain's most passionate provider of contemporary Lebanese and North African food. Lightly brush the aubergine slices with olive oil then grill or griddle until soft – about 2 minutes on each side. Filled with simple ideas and dishes, you can combine as you like, making relaxed meals that are endlessly variable each time you cook them. If you want a quick snack for yourself, or an extraordinary celebration feast, all the how-to you'll need is here.

The success of Comptoir Libanais restaurants centres on an easy, relaxed cafe-style of light Arabic home cooking mixed with familiar bistro flavours and techniques. Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. To enable personalised advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies.The collection is strong on vegetarian and vegan dishes, alongside simple grilled or poached meats and fish, plus tasty sauces and accompaniments that are quick to prepare or make in advance. Dan Lepard is a baker and photographer who has worked with the likes of Ottolenghi, Giorgio Locatelli and Fergus Henderson.

I love creating healthy, vegetarian or vegan versions of comfort food that's normally quite unhealthy!It really does make you salivate and although I have only just opened the book today for the first time, I'm planning that I'll cook the 'full English' Libanese style this weekend. In particular Moussaka with Tahini,Spice Fried Potatoes, Rakakat with Sumac and Chicken and the delicious Rice with Vermicelli. In our kitchen we have so many uses for mint: infused to make a type of tea, chopped and mixed with labneh or yoghurt, steeped in syrup to make a cold drink or sorbet, chopped into salads or mixed with raw meat. Finely chop the stems of the rainbow chard and stir into the glistening onions along with the garlic and cumin.