By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Recently a catchy Arabic song by Toni Qattan took the Middle East by storm called “Yalli Bet Heb Na3Na3” or “We love Mint.” This song reached massive popularity, not only because the chorus was catchy, but also because the Arab world has a love affair with mint. This herb … Continued
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer Fun foods can mean several different things. It can be foods that don’t involve a lot of elaborate cooking, comfort foods that are made from either your home kitchen or street vendors, or delightful tastes and textures. These are the qualities that best describe the term “fun foods.” We’ll … Continued
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Many Arab dishes. By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer A region’s food is as significant in understanding its culture as its architecture, national dress, and traditions. Consequently, trying any Arab dish is a beneficial part of any visit to the Middle East. The food is abundant with a significant number of various flavorful alternatives to … Continued
By: Safa Eljazouli/Arab America Contributing Writer If you are an epicure and you’ve never been to Morocco, then I urge you to plan a future trip to the country. I promise, your taste buds will be in heaven. Moroccan cuisine is one of the most delicious and appreciated cuisines in the world. Chefs everywhere get inspiration … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Even though I run a food blog and cooking show, there are times when I am not as motivated to spend long hours in the kitchen, especially during the summer. Moreover, during sweltering hot weather, I would rather just eat a dinner of what Arabs call “nawashif” or a … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer In recent years, there has been a massive growth of Arab cuisine in the United States with more restaurants opening every day. Initially, many people doubted that Arab food could become popular in the U.S. in any form. Now, looking around the food landscape of the U.S., more and … Continued
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer Grains are one of the earliest sources of carbohydrates. Despite they are not a source of protein, they offer other nutrients. When cooked, it has a good amount of vitamins. An interesting fact about grain, in terms with the Arab world, is they are apart of their foundation for … Continued
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer Food pairings are very common in Arab cuisine. There are combinations that complement the textures and flavors. People don’t realize how elaborate and unique Arab cuisine is. For example, did you know that tahini sauce on a beautiful piece of white fish is a match made in heaven? Although, … Continued
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer With COVID-19 circulating everyday life, it’s essential to keep healthy during these difficult times. Not only with fruits and vegetables, but from condiments too. Seasonings and spices have a long history. In early history, medicinal healing used different assortments of spices. During the times of trade routes, spices and seasonings … Continued
By: Emily Deveraux/Arab America Contributing Writer Edited by: Raneem Ghunaim Immigrating to the U.S. Historically, New York is revered as the first magnet city. Many people flooded in from Ellis Island, and they are thought to have stayed within New York state territory. However, recent reflection and date collection reveal that New Jersey has much … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer There is no better way to celebrate the summer harvest than with fattoush, a crisp salad of vegetables and herbs accented with tangy lemon and sumac. Fattoush actually might be one of the very first salads in history to use croutons. This popular salad belongs to the family of … Continued
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