Chef Salam Daqqaq brings the warmth of her mother’s Palestinian kitchen to print in her new project, Bint Maryam. She draws from memory and celebrates family heritage, storytelling, and Levantine home cooking. The book preserves the traditions that shaped her culinary voice. Her mother’s simple yet deeply expressive meals inspired these traditions. Bint Maryam collects treasured recipes and reflections on hospitality. It invites home cooks to experience Palestinian food as an act of love and connection.

Salam Daqqaq founded and runs Bait Maryam in Dubai. She named the beloved Levantine restaurant in honor of her mother. Since opening in 2017, Bait Maryam has become a cultural touchstone, serving authentic, family-style Middle Eastern cuisine. The MICHELIN Guide Dubai recognized the restaurant, awarding it a Bib Gourmand and the Welcome & Service Award. She has expanded her culinary work in Dubai with Sufret Maryam, a concept that deepens her exploration of Levantine flavors and hospitality.

Bint Maryam goes beyond a cookbook; it testifies to how food preserves identity and carries stories across generations. Through her writing, Daqqaq welcomes readers to her family table.
Every recipe reflects a living memory. Every meal celebrates resilience, warmth, and heritage.

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