Abraham's Kitchen: Israeli and Palestinian Food Culture and Recipes

A visually striking collection of recipes from local markets, Arab traditions, the nomadic tribes of the desert, and the hip restaurants of Tel Aviv.

Israeli and Palestinian cuisine is rich in flavor and filled with enticing intricacies. The region’s position at the crossroads of trade routes has long influenced its ingredients, a trend that continues today. Abraham’s Kitchen takes readers on a culinary journey—from the North, where a temperate climate yields succulent vegetables, to Tel Aviv, where young chefs are reinterpreting culinary traditions, to Jerusalem, a city of pilgrimage with a wealth of staple dishes, and finally to the South, where the nomadic lifestyle inspires unique desert cuisine.

From shakshuka to challah to baklava, these regional recipes offer a deep dive into the origins of iconic and delectable dishes. The recipes in Abraham’s Kitchen are clearly explained, inviting home cooks and food enthusiasts to savor their bold flavors. No matter where your dinner table is, these recipes bring the aromas and tastes of the Mediterranean right to you.

Rooted in authenticity and tradition, this book offers not just culinary insights but historical ones as well. A stunning regional portrait and a go-to collection of recipes, Abraham’s Kitchen transcends the conventional cookbook.

David Haliva, the author of several cookbooks, as well as an art director and publicist, has collaborated with a handpicked group of chefs, restaurateurs, and photographers to create Divine Food. With fifteen years of experience shaping corporate identities for Israeli companies and organizations, he is also the founder of 42 Degrees magazine, which has made a lasting impact on Tel Aviv’s creative scene.