Amani's Kitchen 

Je m'appelle Amani Saqer. Je suis née et j’ai grandi à Gaza, en Palestine. J’ai 37 ans, je suis mère de quatre magnifiques enfants, et je...

Falafel is often served in a flatbread such as pita, samoon, laffa, or taboon; “falafel” also frequently refers to a wrapped sandwich that is prepared in this way. The falafel balls may be topped with salads, pickled vegetables, and hot sauce, and drizzled with tahini-based sauces. Falafel balls may also be eaten alone as a snack or served as part of a meze tray.

Creamy, rich, and made with love from the heart of Palestine, Hummus is a Levantine dip, spread, or savory dish made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. The standard garnish includes olive oil, a few whole chickpeas, parsley, and paprika.

Fattoush is a salad made from toasted or fried pieces of khubz (Arabic flat bread) combined with mixed greens and other vegetables, such as radishes, cucumber and tomatoes.

As the world becomes more interconnected, the flavors of Palestine are reaching new audiences, and Palestinian food is gaining recognition a

The history of Palestinian food can be traced to the ancient Canaanites, who lived in the region around 3,000 BCE. The fertile land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea provided an abundance of agricultural resources, making it an ideal location for growing a variety of grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables.