Maureen Abood

Maureen Abood’s mission is to help her Lebanese-food-loving community keep Lebanese culinary traditions alive. She learned to cherish and master Lebanese cuisine growing up in her big family in Michigan and later attending culinary school in San Francisco. Her award-winning cookbook, "Rose Water & Orange Blossoms: Fresh & Classic Recipes from My Lebanese Kitchen," her recipe site and shop at MaureenAbood.com, and her social channels are beloved for her trusted recipes made easy, tips, ingredients—and the deep personal connections of family, food, and memories she makes in her fun, vibrant style with her growing community.