Boustany by Sami Tamimi

About Boustany: A Celebration of Vegetables from My Palestine by Sami Tamimi

The first solo cookbook from Ottolenghi co-founder Sami Tamimi, Boustany (Arabic for “my garden”) is a vibrant tribute to Palestinian cuisine. Rooted in nostalgia, simplicity, and abundant vegetables, these 320 vegetarian and vegan recipes—ranging from breads and pantry staples to desserts—offer a rich and heartfelt culinary journey.

Filled with colorful photographs and personal stories, this cookbook blends Middle Eastern tradition with modern sensibility—perfect for those seeking vegetable-forward cooking that tastes of home.

Details

• Author: Sami Tamimi
• Format: Hardcover
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (Clarkson Potter imprint)
• Publication Date: July 15, 2025
• Pages: 320
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1984863185
• ISBN-13: 9781984863188

Why Readers Choose This

• Over 100 vegetarian and vegan recipes steeped in Palestinian heritage.
• From pantry items to comforting staples—timeless dishes made accessible.
• Beautiful photography and evocative storytelling throughout.
• Food as cultural resistance—preserving heritage through recipes. 

“Boustany is a bold, vegetable-forward exploration of Palestinian food and culture. With recipes rooted in nostalgia… Sami Tamimi brings his heritage to life, plate by plate.” — Andy Baraghani

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• Jerusalem: A Cookbook — Yotam Ottolenghi & Sami Tamimi
• Palestine on a Plate — Joudie Kalla

ISBN Information

ISBN-10: 1984863185 | ISBN-13: 9781984863188