Strongly rooted in the culinary traditions of the Middle East and the Mediterranean, Lebanese food draws on the exotic tastes of these two styles. These delicious, easy-to-make dishes--abounding in vegetables, fruits, yogurt, grains, and pungent spices--also are ideal for the health-conscious diner. And, the recipes, from the scrumptious salads to the grilled kebabs, come from an author who learned them right in her grandmother's and mother's kitchens.