I Sleep in My Kitchen
Comfort Food Recipes from My Palestinian American Home: A Cookbook
Book • 2026
Mariam Daud's 'I Sleep in My Kitchen' is a debut cookbook that showcases recipes rooted in her Palestinian heritage alongside everyday American dishes she grew up with.
The book mixes traditional Palestinian recipes—like taboon-style breads and mamul—with familiar breakfasts, breads, and comfort foods, organized by meal type.
Daud emphasizes accessibility and flexibility, offering practical substitutions and measured instructions for recipes previously passed down without precise quantities.
The book is visually rich, reflecting her cinematic social-media style and featuring photography from Jim Henkins.
Overall, it aims to make home cooking inviting while preserving and sharing Palestinian culinary traditions.
The book mixes traditional Palestinian recipes—like taboon-style breads and mamul—with familiar breakfasts, breads, and comfort foods, organized by meal type.
Daud emphasizes accessibility and flexibility, offering practical substitutions and measured instructions for recipes previously passed down without precise quantities.
The book is visually rich, reflecting her cinematic social-media style and featuring photography from Jim Henkins.
Overall, it aims to make home cooking inviting while preserving and sharing Palestinian culinary traditions.
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