Mama Rita

Share the love of home cooking with warming, hearty dishes straight from Mama's kitchen in this must-have cookbook for beginners and food lovers alike. Food delivery company Mama Rita found fame in the UAE for their deliciously comforting selection of home-cooked meals. Now, co-founders and mother-daughter duo Jessica and Rita Kahawaty are sharing three generations of family recipes with more than 75 nourishing and flavourful dishes that are perfect for entertaining a crowd. Inspired by Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and international flavours, Mama Rita is filled with tried and trusted recipes that showcase Jessica and Rita's Lebanese-Australian roots and passion for family cooking. Try Lebanese classics such as Not Soggy Fattoush or Soulful Chicken Shawarma, and whip up family favourites like Grandma's Vegetarian Lasagne or Hot Red Meatballs. Beautifully designed throughout and featuring stunning photography shot on location in Lebanon, Mama Rita is a celebration of the big flavours that get everyone round the dinner table together. Whether you're looking for your first Lebanese cookbook, the perfect gift for a foodie or want to explore authentic Middle Eastern cooking at home, this book belongs on your kitchen shelf.