We have a signed copy of Palestine on a Plate by Joudie Kalla: Memories from my mother's kitchen, released today, to give away!

Joudie Kalla has been working as a chef in London for 16 years. She is Palestinian and focuses her cooking around this particular Middle Eastern cuisine, all the while removing misconceptions of Middle Eastern food being little more than greasy kebabs by creating healthy, vibrant, moreish dishes that are easy to make and packed full of goodness. She trained at the prestigious Leith's School of Food and Wine and has worked at restaurants such as Pengelley's (a Gordon Ramsey restaurant), under Ian Pengelley, Daphne's and Papillon with Michelin-starred chef David Duverger.

There has been a huge surge of interest in Middle Eastern food in recent years but very few cookery books that focus on the food of Palestine.  While many countries in the Middle East have dishes in common, each country has its own interpretation and style. 

Palestine on a Plate  showcases the wide-ranging, vibrant and truly delicious dishes of this country and introduces the reader to traditional Palestinian methods, cooking styles and flavours.  Furthermore it presents recipes from the Palestinian home, rather than those traditionally found in restaurants and in most books.  Whereas many contemporary Middle Eastern cookery books offer a modern interpretation of ancient recipes, which dilute their authenticity, the recipes in this cookbook are the real deal.

This practical cookery book will feature colourful, gorgeous photography evoking the vibrancy and romance of the country.

HOW TO ENTER: To be in with a chance of winning simply email your answer to the question below, along  with your contact details to cara@thestaffcanteen.com and put Palestine on a Plate in the subject. Closing date is 4pm, September 22 - full terms and conditions here

Q. How many years has Joudie Kalla been working as a chef in London?

>>> You can buy your copy here

**Recipe and images extracted from Palestine on a Plate: Memories from my mother’s kitchen by Joudie Kalla, photography by Ria Osbourne, published by Jacqui Small (£25).