Mama Rita : Family recipes from the Mediterranean

A celebration of three generations of home cooking, step into Mama’s kitchen with Mama Rita: Family Recipes from the Mediterranean – a vibrant, heartfelt celebration of home cooking by mother-daughter duo Jessica and Rita Kahawaty.

Born from the runaway success of their Dubai-based food delivery company, Mama Rita, this beautifully photographed cookbook offers over 75 delicious and nourishing dishes inspired by Lebanese and Mediterranean flavours.

Jessica Kahawaty, Lebanese-Australian humanitarian, model and influencer with over 1.5 million Instagram followers, joins her mother, Rita, in bringing their culinary heritage to the page. With deep roots in Lebanon and Australia, the Kahawatys’ recipes are filled with warmth, family stories, and dishes that have stood the test of time.

Whether you’re craving Not Soggy Fattoush, Soulful Chicken Shawarma, or Grandma’s Vegetarian Lasagna, the recipes in Mama Rita invites readers to gather around the table and enjoy the big-hearted flavours of family cooking. Shot on location in Lebanon, the book captures both the food and the feeling of home.

About the Authors: Jessica Kahawaty is a Lebanese-Australian model, humanitarian and co-founder of Mama Rita. She grew up between Australia and Lebanon, and now lives in Dubai, where she runs the business with her mother Rita, a passionate home cook who inherited her love of food from her own mother, Nahil.