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Easy to prepare, chicken stuffed with rice and nuts is a staple dish that is always on offer in Palestine during festive times.

When it comes to Palestine, Bansky is positioning this dispossessed nation and highlighting its plight in a way that is edgy, compelling and ultra-cool. Not even the slick Israeli…

This simple, time-tested staple dish is made with different beans in different parts of the Middle East. In Palestine it is common to use green runner beans. In Gaza, chili is…

Sfiha, is an open faced meat pie that is filled with either lamb, onions, tomatoes and tahini. A super satisfying snack that I loved in my lunch box or as an after school snack.…

Tasty and versatile, these make the perfect appetizers for a large dinner party and a great snack for children. Growing up, I can still recall the mouthwatering aroma of Fatayer…

The main Christmas festival in Palestine centers round a great family meal. Although what is cooked varies from family to family, offering lamb remains a sign of utmost respect…

A common dessert amongst countries of the Levant region, this nutritious pudding is usually made to celebrate the birth of a new baby. It is also a common amongst Christian Arabs…

These traditional festive cookies are served during most holiday get togethers. There are many variations to it but I find that using cornstarch allows the cookie to delicately…

This traditional Palestinian crunchy salad is a delightful accompaniment to meat and rice dishes. Use whatever vegetables are available in your fridge. Typically eaten throughout…

A prized delicacy, stuffed vine leaves take pride of place in every Levantine home during special occasions. In Palestine, tomatoes with lamb chops are often used to enhance the…