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Reviewed in Australia on 28 February 2021

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Brighde

Amazing, Tasty and Inspiring

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 September 2018

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I have never written a review before but this book hands down deserves one. As someone who enjoys to cook I do not often spend money on recipe books as I think it is silly to spend £20 or so pounds on a book from which you will find one or two recipes which you will make repeatedly and prefer, most of the time to simply find new things to try out online. This book though is a whole other story.

Middle Eastern food is a cuisine which I enjoy anyway but this book has provided some really eye opening recipes as well as beautiful extracts of the authors travels in Palestine and the history of the dishes and the people who make them. We have tried five or six recipes now and all of them have been DELICIOUS. We mostly eat vegetarian/vegan and this book caters for that brilliantly as well as offering some meaty options. Even my sister who is a pretty fussy eater and tends to enjoy plainer food has liked all of the dishes we have made - a sure sign that this book is quality! The hummus recipe is OUT OF THIS WORLD and I eat it by the spoonful. I have had to go out and buy some special ingredients such as pomegranate molasses and sumac but my gosh has it been worth it. The only recipe which did not win all out praise was the little date cookies but that was due only to the fact that they were heavily rosy which is not a flavour that we all love however, my mum who does like it, loved them and I can't wait to try out more of the sweeter dishes.

I cannot sing this books praises enough - if you are looking for some new cooking inspiration please try this book! It will liven up your dinner times and introduce you to a beautiful new world of flavours!

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Nisrin Abuorf

Give Palestinian food a go with Zaytoun!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 July 2018

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What a beautiful cookbook and the stories are so heartfelt, as a Palestinian I am so proud to see our food represented so beautifully and although I haven’t tried all the recipes yet I can tell from the traditional ones that they are spot on!

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M. J. Neal

Interesting and delightful book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 July 2018

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I bought this book on the bases of the author's last book which has some very tasty recipes in it, l have cooked from that book many times and many of her recipes have now become part of my repertoire. I have not cooked anything from her new book yet (as l have just purchased it today) but l am positive that the recipes will be equally delightful. Not only is this a cookbook but a very interesting insight into that part of the World. Fascinating reading and wonderful photography throughout. I highly recommend it.

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Emily

Essential

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 October 2018

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This is really up there as one of the best cookbooks ever, in my opinion. The recipes are so wonderful and have revolutionised the way my family eats. The dishes we have made (especially the hummus which is worth its weight in gold) have been so vibrant and delicious. Even my daughter, who usually prefers plain foods, really enjoyed the aromatic and delicately spiced meals. This food really brings people together and celebrates under appreciated ingredients, all while being surprisingly straightforward to make. I really enjoyed following the authors stories of her travels which led to the recipes. I have learnt so much from this book- I cannot recommend it enough.

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CAnson

Love this book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 September 2018

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I absolutely love this book! It is beautifully written and presented. The recipes are easy to follow and taste amazing. I have found myself wanting to cook everything in here and the dishes I have done so far have been very popular with my family. I would highly recommend this cookbook to anyone, especially those wanting to add something different to their weekly menu. Our family now has something Palestinian inspired on our menu every week!

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Alyssa Lefebvre

Really lovely book with good stories in addition to great recipes!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 November 2018

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I bought this after seeing the author promoting it on Sunday Brunch. My favourite recipes are the falafel, hummus and flatbread, but I want to try many more! The recipes are good and easy to follow and don't require a lot of "faffy" ingredients like "the zest of a lemon" like some cookbooks do. The book itself is lovely quality and I love having it on my shelf with my other cookbooks in the kitchen. I also had never been able to get my falafel to not fall apart but the recipe in this book is the best recipe I've found but you do HAVE TO use dried chickpeas. I have tried and failed many times using tinned chickpeas and it just does not work. Listen to Yasmin, she knows what she's doing.

6 people found this helpful

Réka Rattner

Never enough of Middle Eastern recipes

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 August 2018

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We can say it's a stunning book only by looking at it. But while flipping it through, we realize how colorful the Palestinian cuisine is. I recommend it to anyone, interested in Middle Eastern food and who would like to include more veggies into their diet. It contains lots of vegetarian recipes.

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Huda UK

Delicious recipes...a glimpse into Palestinian life

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 February 2019

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Just love this cook book. It's more than just a collection of recipes, it brings a society alive giving a glimpse of their lives through the dishes they share.
Palestine with the Israeli occupation such a difficult oppressive place to live ....yet their dishes are vibrant full of life and colours. Cooked to be shared and enjoyed with friends and loved ones ....
Don't hesitate to buy, delicious and easy to cook recipes that will bring your table alive.

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Dee

Excellent book with simple but tasty recipes

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 September 2020

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I was recommended this by a friend and am a convert! It's beautifully presented with interesting stories about the region. The recipes are great, inspiring and look good but are quite simple to make without a lot of ingredients. I also have Persiana and there is some crossover but this is a good companion. The Za'atar roast salmon with garlicky bean mash has become an immediate staple in our house. There is also a list of recipes in the index which are gluten free, or dairy free which saves time having to comb through all the ingredients in the recipes. Definitely recommend.

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