Classic Palestinian Cuisine
25th Anniversary Edition
Price range: £15.00 through £25.00
Available 12 November 2026
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About the Book
Pre-order your copy of Classic Palestinian Cuisine for a chance to win an artisan food hamper from Zaytoun – details below*
Classic Palestinian Cuisine celebrates the flavours and everyday pleasures of Palestinian home cooking. With 130 recipes, from ful mudammas and kidreh to stuffed vegetables, rice dishes and festive feasts, it offers a vivid taste of a cuisine rooted in Palestinian homes and seasons.
Christiane Dabdoub Nasser understands that great taste begins with the smallest details – whether 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 rhythms and stories that surround the dishes.
Classic Palestinian Cuisine was the first cookbook to introduce Palestinian cooking to kitchens around the world. This special anniversary edition features enhanced recipes and beautiful illustrations, bringing a beloved classic to a new generation.
*All customers who pre-order a copy of Classic Palestinian Cuisine from www.saqibooks.com before the publication date of 12 November 2026 will be automatically entered into a prize draw to win an artisan food hamper from Zaytoun. The prize includes:
- 250ml bottle of fair-trade olive oil
- 250g box of Medjoul dates
- 80g jar of Za’atar
- Two Palestinian recipes.
The winner will be chosen on 12 November 2026 and notified by email.
About the Author
Christiane Dabdoub Nasser was born in Bethlehem to a Palestinian father and a Franco-Syrian mother. She grew up immersed in the aromas and customs of Levantine home cooking. The recipes in this book are drawn from a lifetime of cooking with family, neighbours and friends, and reflect the ingenuity and hospitality of Palestinian kitchens. Alongside her passion for food, Christiane has played a leading role in cultural initiatives in Palestine and beyond. She is co-founder of the Centre for Cultural Heritage Preservation in Bethlehem and President of the Roberto Cimetta Fund.
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
