Fattet bitanjan and hummus is one of the most popular appetizers or side- dishes in traditional Palestinian cuisine. The unique combination of all the flavourful ingredients is what gives this recipe its special appeal.

The Molokhia stew takes its name, which means “of the kings,” from the leafy green plant that colors it. The plant, which today grows throughout the Middle East, was apparently once a green favored by Egypt’s pharaohs — with “layers of cinnamon-scented meat and buttery rice surrounded by a wonderful sauce of dark, bittersweet greens”.

Wafa Ghnaim fulfilled her mother's lifelong dream of writing a book titled Tatreez & Tea: Embroidery and Storytelling in the Palestinian Diaspora, entailing information and visuals of Palestinian embroidery designs and traditions. She shares her journey through life and her plans for the future.

Chef Fadi shares this delightful recipe of beautifully twisted flavours of Palestine’s heavenly peas with that of the intensely sharp jameed yoghurt.

A refreshing drink for summer, this homemade lemonade recipe is flavored with orange blossom water to create the most delicious lemonade for your family this summer.

There isn’t a place around the world where Palestinians aren’t making a difference and inspiring people every day, but MOR would like to highlight some Canadian Palestinians, who we should all be proud of – they have gone beyond the ordinary to reach where they are today and are doing great things for their community and for Canada overall.

This classic Levantine salad uses boiled potatoes, and tosses them with a simple dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, chili, fresh lemon juice, mixed together with some green onions, fresh mint, flat-leaf, it’s that simple and easy.

Nancy Zabaneh is a Palestinian-Canadian pioneer of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual fitness in the Arab world as well as an active Kundalini Yoga Instructor, who is on a quest to heal the region by surrendering to a higher spirit.

The healthy Date cake is full of flavour and made for sharing.  It’s refined sugar free and on super simple. This recipe by is filled with good for your ingredients and is the perfect treat for morning or afternoon tea. 

Inaash is a Lebanese registered charity dedicated to preserving Palestinian heritage through embroidery, and to providing work opportunities for women embroiderers. Currently over 350 women are engaged in embroidering its superb products, which include jackets, shawls, abayas, clutch bags and other items designed for a global customer base.

Fattet Hummus is a hearty Middle Eastern dish that’s usually served at breakfast, brunch or as a starter and meal for Iftar during Ramadan.

Wahat al-Salam Neve Shalom is a cooperative village jointly founded by Israeli Jews and Arabs in an attempt to show that the two peoples can live side by side peacefully, as well as to conduct educational work for peace, equality and understanding between the two peoples.

Even 70 years later, May 15th, 1948 denotes stark differences amongst communities. For Palestinians, it is known as the ‘Al-Nakba’ or the catastrophe. As consciousness dawns, the majority of the global community appreciates that healing this scourge is the only route to harmony and civil society. Palestinians in the diaspora talk to MyOliveRoots about what the 'Nakba' means to them.

This cheesecake is the perfect dessert to serve when entertaining as it can be made up to two days ahead and stored in the fridge. Creamy, delicate and not too sweet, it can be prepared with any ready made jam of your choice.

Infused in red wine, seasoned with ingredients like onions, garlic, fresh thyme, carrots, and tomatoes, this recipe will literally melt in your mouth. Big hunks of meat slow cooked until it’s so tender, you can pry it off with a fork, then drown it in a gorgeous gravy infused red wine.

Tala Atrouni's life experiences have driven her to rise above the challenges, and pursue her passion for art. She is now on her way to becoming one of the Middle East most treasured artists.

Based in New York City, Lubna Abura is a single mother of twins, who never imagined herself in the kitchen making some of the finest za’atar crackers out there. She is now in the midst of expanding her business.

Recently I was inspired to create yet another fabulous cauliflower dish, that is not only super nutritious but delicious. This pasta dish combines golden crispy roasted cauliflower, garlic and kale, tossed in a creamy tahini sauce and topped with toasted walnuts and pomegranate seeds.