Contrary to what most people think Palestinian food is rich in vegetables. Some of the humblest dishes are my favorites like this green beans stew in tomatoes and olive oil. This dish is a Middle Eastern vegetarian one-pot dish. In Lebanon it’s often called (Loubia bi al zeit and in Palestine Fasoulia bi al Zeit) The Beauty of these one pot dishes is the simplicity of the preparation process and the humble ingredients that yield to delicious comforting flavors once cooked to

The Palestinian cuisine relies heavily on what the land produces. The food is simple and seasonal. Fall begins with the olive harvest and the production of the most delicious olive oil. And right around the corner in the heart of winter is the beloved citrus season. This lemon and olive oil cake is tribute to winters in Palestine, and to me longing for the home where I grew up. Bright and refreshing lemons often come from Jaffa or Jericho, and fruity olive oil comes from the