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Reem Kassis is the author of The Arabesque Table: Contemporary Recipes from the Arab World.

The Arabesque Table takes a step back to show what a contemporary Arab kitchen looks like.

Reem's tahini cheesecake with chocolate glaze and sesame seeds is a classic Western-style baked cheesecake, but with added layers of flavour.

Veal shanks can be used as an alternative to short ribs when making Reem's grape leaf braised short ribs.

Fatteh is a common dish across the Middle East, with toppings varying from aubergines and chickpeas to rice and meat.