At Melbourne hot spot Maha, Shane Delia weaves Lebanese and Maltese influences into a spirited cuisine that has diners clamouring for more.
Shane Delia recipes
At Melbourne hot spot Maha, Shane Delia weaves Lebanese and Maltese influences into a spirited cuisine that has diners clamouring for more.
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Grilled spatchcock with preserved lemon and cumin butter and spiced potatoes Grilled spatchcock with preserved lemon and cumin butter and spiced potatoes
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12-hour roast lamb with pistachio and green-olive tabbouleh 12-hour roast lamb with pistachio and green-olive tabbouleh
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Autumn greens and beans, smoked almonds and garlic Autumn greens and beans, smoked almonds and garlic
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Chocolate mousse tart with pomegranates and pine nuts Chocolate mousse tart with pomegranates and pine nuts
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Braised duck and chestnut kofta with king brown mushrooms Braised duck and chestnut kofta with king brown mushrooms
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Carrot and apricot croquettes with garlic and lemon ricotta Carrot and apricot croquettes with garlic and lemon ricotta
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Guitta Maroun’s mint and yoghurt soup with grilled goat kofta Guitta Maroun’s mint and yoghurt soup with grilled goat kofta
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