'Zaitoun: Recipes and Stories from the Palestinian Kitchen' Cookbook by Yasmin Khan

Looking for a Palestinian cookbook that goes beyond recipes? Zaitoun is a recipe book in celebration of Palestinian food, culture, and history, with over 80 delicious recipes paired with moving personal stories. Discover colourful mezze dishes, tender roasted meats, and indulgent desserts. 

Author and human rights campaigner Yasmin Khan takes you on a culinary journey across Palestine – sipping pomegranate juice in Akka, cooking with families in Bethlehem, and tasting knafeh in the sweet shops of Nablus.

This book is packed with vibrant dishes to bring to your own table - expect to see dishes such as:

• Hummus with spiced lamb
• Gazan smashed avocados
• Arabic flatbreads
• Pomegranate passion cake

Many of the recipes offer vegetarian twists on Palestinian classics, making them ideal for modern home cooking.

“a hugely knowledgeable and utterly delicious book” - Anthony Bourdain

About the Author
Yasmin Khan is a best-selling author and broadcaster whose work bridges food, culture, and social justice. Before becoming a writer, Yasmin worked as a human rights campaigner for NGOs, trade unions, and grassroots groups. Her books, including The Saffron Tales and Ripe Figs, challenge stereotypes of the Middle East and reveal the beauty, generosity, and resilience of its people. She continues to work with charities and NGOs, advocating for compassion and human connection through her writing and public speaking.