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Egyptian Food

You’ll Never Believe What’s Happening in Saudi Arabia

By Yara Marei / Arab America contributing writer. The lights of Riyadh sparkled like never before, casting a golden glow over the bustling city as crowds gathered to witness a season unlike any other. From the grand stages of youth innovation to the red carpets of global fashion, Riyadh Season 2024 transformed the Saudi capital … Continued

Rewriting the Music Playbook: Harget Kart’s Art of Fusion

By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Imagine a band that takes the ordinary, lights it on fire, and from the ashes creates something extraordinary. This is Harget Kart—a name that, in the Arabic Jordanian dialect, means “to burn a photo card.” Just as their name suggests, Harget Kart has set the conventional boundaries … Continued

Berenike: Secrets of an Ancient Trade Hub

Author: Yara Marei, Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Berenike, a remote port town on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, has captured the attention of archaeologists and historians for its crucial role in ancient maritime trade. Recent discoveries at this site have provided invaluable insights into the intricate web of commercial and cultural exchanges that took place … Continued

Chickpeas and Checkpoints: Hummus in the Shadow of Arab-Israeli War

By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Food has a unique way of bringing people together, and celebrating it will make you enjoy your meal and feel grateful to receive grandma’s recipes generation after generation. So can you imagine that this great moment of grace and pleasure can be easily stolen, just like the … Continued

Egg or Dairy Allergy? Try Vegan Basbousa

By: Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer Likely originating in Egypt, basbousa is a semolina cake soaked in rose water syrup. Going by many names throughout the Middle Eastern region. The sweet combination of semolina flour, butter and yogurt, and almonds or other nuts has been a Ramadan staple for centuries. This basbousa recipe, … Continued

Macarona Bechamel: The Egyptian Lasagna

By: Nevin Girgis/ Arab America Contributing Writer All around the Middle East there are always several versions of dishes, a consistent one is Macarona Bechamel from Egypt. Macarona Bechamel is a beloved dish made from the perfect combination of several ingredients. This dish includes pasta, seasoned ground beef, and a creamy thick white bechamel sauce. … Continued

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