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Khobiza (Mallow) Cooked The Gazan way

Khobiza is a traditional Levantine dish inspired by the generous nature of land in the Mediterranean region. Mostly grows naturally after winter and cooked typically within that season. Mallow is rich in nutrients, and the results of numerous studies have shown that “Mallow extract contains several compounds, including phenolic derivatives,

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Freekeh (Green Unriped Wheat)

  • 1 cup freekeh
  • 2-3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon 7 spice
  • 1 teaspoon salt approx
  • Regular olive oil
  • Handful of braised chicken
  • Handful of assorted nuts cashews, pine, pistachios
  • 1 tablespoon butter + 3 tablespoon browned butter

For the Chicken Broth

  • 1 chicken, quartered
  • 2 litres of water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 6 peppercorns
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 1 large onion halved
  • 1 carrot peeled
  • 1 celery stick

     

 
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Makroota (Dates Biscuits)

Makroota is Life Mom’s original falafel recipe is something beyond any tastebuds. I have never been able to taste or smell better anywhere around the world. In fact, falafel in Palestine (and the levant in general) is not even comparable to anywhere else in the world, especially where I lived

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Hamasis (Green Lentil)

الحمصيص على الطريقه الغزاويه Mom’s original falafel recipe is something beyond any tastebuds. I have never been able to taste or smell better anywhere around the world. In fact, falafel in Palestine (and the levant in general) is not even comparable to anywhere else in the world, especially where I

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Falafel

Mom’s original falafel recipe is something beyond any tastebuds. I have never been able to taste or smell better anywhere around the world. In fact, falafel in Palestine (and the levant in general) is not even comparable to anywhere else in the world, especially where I lived in some GCC

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Mama Raoufa

Pro Chef & Mother

Cooking for my half a dozen children has been a beautiful adventure—one filled with love, laughter, and countless hours in the kitchen. Every dish carries a story, a lesson passed down from grannies and ancestors, seasoned with tradition and care. This cookbook is my heartfelt tribute to those native recipes, a warm invitation to share a taste of my heritage with the world.

Raoufa Shehada

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