Description: In the Times Food Book of the Year 2018, Joudie Kalla | ??, | ??author of the bestselling | ?? | ?? Palestine on a Plate | ??, | ??introduces readers to more of the Middle East's best-kept secret | ?? | ??- | ?? | ?? Palestinian cuisine | ??.' An important cuisine and culinary tradition that needs to be understood, celebrated, and enjoyed.' Anthony Bourdain 'This book goes to the heart of the relationship between food and identity, and conveys a sense of belonging through beautiful, compelling and, yes, joyous recipes. I just want to eat everything in it.' Nigella Lawson | ??' Baladi' | ?? | ??means | ?? 'my home | ??, | ??my land | ??, | ??my country' | ??, | ??and Joudie once again pays homage to her homeland of Palestine by showcasing the wide-ranging | ??, | ??vibrant and truly delicious dishes of this country | ??. | ?? Baladi | ?? | ??features recipes that are categorised according to the differing environments they hail from | ??, | ??such as the land | ??, | ??the sea | ??, | ??the forest | ??, | ??the orchard | ??. Dishes are designed to complement one another | ??, | ??and Joudie explains which work well together as a meal | ??, | ??as well as the varied and | ?? | ??diverse origins of the recipes | ??. Joudie takes an entirely flexible approach | ??, | ??using influences from her homeland to create new dishes | ??, | ??and bringing her own twist to more traditional recipes | ??. | ?? | ?? Experience the wonderful flavours of Palestine with:daoud basha | ?? ( | ??lamb meatballs cooked in a tamarind and tomato sauce served with caramelised onions and vermicelli rice | ??)fatayer sabanekh | ?? ( | ??spinach | ??, | ??sumac and onion patties | ??)samak makli | ?? ( | ??fried fish selection with courgette | ??, | ??mint and yoghurt dip | ??)atayef | ?? ( | ??soft pancakes filled with cream | ??, | ??cheese or nuts in an orange blossom sugar syrup | ??), | ??and many more sensational recipes | ??. This highly illustrated cookery book is interspersed with shots of the landscape, streets and people of Palestine, and is perfect for anyone interested in the rich culinary culture of Palestine.