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Go topBy: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer The word “malfouf” in Arabic means both “cabbage” and “rolled.” So in Arab culture, cooks must have felt that it was only natural to roll up the cabbage around rice, and the popular dish malfouf was born. Stuffed cabbage leaves are popular in so many countries, from Russia to … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer In the U.S. today, health departments urge Americans left and right to avoid consuming raw meat, but the Lebanese community is scoffing off those warnings for the delicious kibbeh nayeh. Raw kibbeh, known as kibbeh nayeh, is the quintessential Lebanese dish appearing at all holiday feasts. It consists of … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer This time of year can be festive and stressful simultaneously, where long lines, traffic, and aggressive shopping cart pushers can intermix with holiday parties, sparkling lights, and jolly Santas. One way to bring sanity to your day amidst this melee is by baking goodies to give to the ones … Continued
Before the age of refrigeration, pickling was a common form of food preservation. There is evidence of pickling in Ancient Mesopotamia, circa 2400 BC. This preservation method is still used in some parts of the Arab world today. While this is typically a method to gear up for the winter and preserve food, it has … Continued
Every December 4th, for the past 2000 years, Arab Catholic and Orthodox Christians have celebrated the Feast of Santa Barbara with this very special porridge, full of toppings like pomegranate seeds, coconut, dried fruit, and nuts. Cookbook author Blanche and her mother Vera share this ancient recipe, Burburrah! By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Every … Continued
Feast in the Middle East: A Personal Journey of Family and Cuisine, is the long-awaited cookbook of Blanche Shaheen, a broadcast journalist turned popular YouTuber. This comprehensive cookbook is a landmark culinary reference for Middle Eastern classics, many of which one cannot find in restaurants nor cooking schools. Shaheen began a mission of cultural preservation, … Continued
By: Yaseen Rashed/ Arab America contributing writer As the holiday season approaches us closer and closer, people are rushing to find good holiday gifts for the whole family. From toys and clothes to Christmas trees and decor, everyone seems to be in the holiday season spirit prepping for having family over to share the joy. … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Many of us promise ourselves every year that we will not give in to the Thanksgiving holiday feast bombardment – this time we are just going to keep our mouths shut, except for a bowl of lettuce. Then we break that promise after the first temptation. Let’s face reality: … Continued
By: Yaseen Rashed/Arab America Contributing writer The Arab World is a region that is rich with culture and heritage. One of the most prominent staples of the region is its food, which is always paired with bread. The Arab world and Arab Americans love bread and you can find it being baked and sold seven … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Let’s put some culture on the table! The universal languages of the world can all be understood by taking a journey through the world of dips. Light, spicy, wholesome, delicious, smooth or with a crunch, ‘dipping’ is a great introduction to the world of food. Every people have their … Continued
By: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer Get ready for tons of baklava photos because Sunday, November 17 is National Baklava Day. This unofficial holiday has grown over the years by social media users looking for a way to cherish this sweet dessert. Baklava, which ib s called “baklawa” in Arabic, is a widely beloved dessert … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer While people who eat Arab food regularly are used to the concept of tahini sauce in their falafel or shawarma sandwiches, many are unfamiliar with the myriad of other uses for tahini. My mother used to eat tahini and grape molasses sandwiches as a child, comparable to the ubiquitous … Continued
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