A Family Treasure
Recipes gathered and treasured by Father Vincent Farhat — from Lebanese family heirlooms to beloved American classics, spanning generations of family cooking.
Father Vincent Farhat is a Maronite Catholic priest and a passionate keeper of the family table. His handwritten recipe book — filled with Lebanese dishes passed down from his mother, notes from family friends, and recipes collected from parishioners — reflects a life lived at the intersection of heritage and hospitality.
This collection spans appetizers and dips, soups, salads, Italian and Syrian-Lebanese classics, meats, sides, and a wide array of desserts and sweets. Many recipes carry the names of the family members and friends who shared them — a reminder that every dish has a story.