Jessica and Rita Kahawaty to release their debut cookbook

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Jessica and Rita Kahawaty, the mother and daughter behind Dubai’s beloved Mama Rita, are set to release their first cookbook with Penguin Random House this September

Jessica and Rita Kahawaty, the mother and daughter behind Dubai’s beloved Mama Rita, are set to release their first cookbook with Penguin Random House this September

Titled Mama Rita: Family Recipes from the Mediterranean, the book is a heartfelt collection of more than 75 Lebanese and Mediterranean recipes, infused with family stories, global influences and personal memories.

Drawing from generations of home cooking, the cookbook captures the legacy of the Kahawaty kitchen, from its beginnings to a brand that now resonates with households across the region.

Jessica and Rita Kahawaty, the mother and daughter behind Dubai’s beloved Mama Rita, are set to release their first cookbook with Penguin Random House this September
Jessica and Rita Kahawaty, the mother and daughter behind Dubai’s beloved Mama Rita, are set to release their first cookbook with Penguin Random House this September

More than a guide to beautiful dishes, this cookbook offers a window into the values of home, love and togetherness, themes that have defined the Mama Rita story from the beginning.

Mama Rita: Family Recipes from the Mediterranean will be available from 4 September 2025.

Click here to pre-order now.