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.

• 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

'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