Classic Palestinian Cuisine (25th Anniversary Edition)
By (author) Nasser, Christiane Dabdoub
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By (author) Nasser, Christiane Dabdoub
Short description/annotation:
A new edition of the first Palestinian cookery book, featuring delicious recipes followed by rich, culinary scenes of life in Palestine. This is authentic and exciting Mediterranean food, perfect for everyday eating and entertaining alike
Description:
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 to buying the perfect cabbage for stuffing, vividly bring to life the smells and flavours of Palestinian cookery, as practiced in kitchens across the region for generations.
Table of contents:
Introduction 7 Salads 17 Soups 45 Vegetables and Vegetable Dishes 55 Rice Dishes 71 Stews 89 Mahashi 101 Meat Dishes 115 Poultry 131 Bread and Dough 143 Sweets and Desserts 157 Jams 181 Refreshments 189 Menus 195 Acknowledgments 207 Index 211
Review quote:
''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; `[Classic Palestinian Cuisine] focuses on Levantine cuisine and is replete with personal stories and anecdotes. What set these apart was the fascinating insight they gave to Palestinian culinary culture.'' The Times of Israel
Biographical note:
Christiane Dabdoub Nasser worked at the centre for Cultural Heritage Preservation in Bethlehem from 2001 to 2008, as Head of International Relations and then as director. She is currently a consultant for Euromed Heritage IV projects in Brussels. She lives in Bethlehem, Palestine.
Short description/annotation:
A new edition of the first Palestinian cookery book, featuring delicious recipes followed by rich, culinary scenes of life in Palestine. This is authentic and exciting Mediterranean food, perfect for everyday eating and entertaining alike
Description:
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 to buying the perfect cabbage for stuffing, vividly bring to life the smells and flavours of Palestinian cookery, as practiced in kitchens across the region for generations.
Table of contents:
Introduction 7 Salads 17 Soups 45 Vegetables and Vegetable Dishes 55 Rice Dishes 71 Stews 89 Mahashi 101 Meat Dishes 115 Poultry 131 Bread and Dough 143 Sweets and Desserts 157 Jams 181 Refreshments 189 Menus 195 Acknowledgments 207 Index 211
Review quote:
''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; `[Classic Palestinian Cuisine] focuses on Levantine cuisine and is replete with personal stories and anecdotes. What set these apart was the fascinating insight they gave to Palestinian culinary culture.'' The Times of Israel
Biographical note:
Christiane Dabdoub Nasser worked at the centre for Cultural Heritage Preservation in Bethlehem from 2001 to 2008, as Head of International Relations and then as director. She is currently a consultant for Euromed Heritage IV projects in Brussels. She lives in Bethlehem, Palestine.
