About the Book
Classic Palestinian Cuisine celebrates the flavours and everyday pleasures of Palestinian home cooking. Featuring one hundred and thirty well-loved recipes – from ful m’dammas and kidreh to stuffed vegetables, rice dishes and festive feasts – this cookbook offers an authentic introduction to a cuisine shaped by centuries of tradition.
Christiane Dabdoub Nasser knows that the secret to great taste begins with the smallest details, whether it’s choosing the finest apricot for a jam or perfecting the balance of nutmeg in an allspice blend. Drawing on decades of experience, she brings Palestinian food to life through the everyday rhythms and stories that surround the dishes.
First published twenty-five years ago, Classic Palestinian Cuisine was the first cookbook to bring the richness of Palestinian cooking to kitchens around the world. With enhanced recipes, additional menus and beautiful illustrations throughout, this special anniversary edition reintroduces a much-loved classic to a new generation of cooks. Both a trusted kitchen companion and a record of a living culinary tradition, this is a book to share and to treasure.
Reviews
'Thrilling ... this charming book is about good, real, food with delicious flavours and centuries of tradition behind it.' Claudia Roden
‘A welcome addition to any kitchen ... a promise of great meals to come’ Banipal
‘A great introduction to the cooking and culture of Palestine’ Cairo Times
‘Beautifully written and with conviction’ Minneapolis Star Tribune
‘A valuable service to Palestinian culture ... recipes are clear, thorough and easy to follow.’ Saudi Gazette
‘Enriches the culinary experience with illustrations of cultural and celebratory traditions from different regions of Palestine.’ Middle East Magazine
