Maftoul, a Palestinian cousin to couscous, with chicken and vegetables; the recipe is from “Falastin” by Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley The deep red of ground sumac brings to mind the ripest strawberry, though the spice’s flavor veers lemony and tart — like a floral vinegar distilled into powder. Kassis focuses the book on food and kin; in an opinion …
