Overview

Classic Palestinian Cuisine is a collection of over one hundred mouth-watering dishes, such as ful m'dammas (broad bean salad), kidreh (rice with mutton) and djaj mahshi (stuffed chicken), characteristic of the culinary culture of the Mediterranean. Christiane Dabdoub Nasser's delightful tips and anecdotes, from coring marrows and buying the perfect cabbage for stuffing to bartering with chickens, vividly brings the smells and flavours of Palestinian cookery to life, as practiced in kitchens across the region for generations.

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9781849250832

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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   ‘Enriches the culinary experience with illustrations of cultural and celebratory traditions from different regions of Palestine.’ Middle East Magazine   ‘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

Author Information

Christiane Dabdoub Nasser was born in Bethlehem, Palestine. She holds degrees in English and French Literature. In 2001, she co-founded the Centre for Cultural Heritage Preservation and managed the European Union programmes Euromed Heritage (2008-2013) and Medculture (2014-2019). She is President of the Roberto Cimetta Fund, and is the author of a novel, A Moon Will Rise (2021).

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