Palestinian
Rich flavors rooted in centuries of tradition. Palestinian cuisine celebrates olive oil, za'atar, sumac, and the warmth of communal dining.
12 recipes
Knafeh
A beloved cheese pastry soaked in sweet syrup with crispy kadaif
Maqluba
An upside-down rice dish with chicken, eggplant, and aromatic spices
Musakhan
Roasted chicken with caramelized onions and sumac on taboon bread
Qatayef
Stuffed pancakes with cream or nuts, a Ramadan specialty
Shish Barak
Lamb dumplings in warm yogurt sauce
Sumac Chicken
Roasted chicken with sumac, onions, and pine nuts
Rummaniyeh
Lentils and eggplant in pomegranate sauce
Za'atar Manakeesh
Flatbread topped with za'atar and olive oil
Muhamara
Roasted red pepper and walnut dip
Qidreh
Hebron-style slow-cooked lamb and rice in a clay pot
Fattet Hummus
Layered bread, chickpeas, and yogurt with toasted pine nuts
Maftoul
Hand-rolled Palestinian couscous with chickpeas and chicken