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Go topBy: 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
By Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer Hummus has come a long way from its original form of chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and olive oil. Just head to your local grocery store for a glimpse of the options offered. From avocado hummus to chocolate hummus, check out these unique flavors that you may want to try. Avocado … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Middle Eastern desserts from centuries ago did not require many ingredients to create a rich yet healthful treat. Some desserts did not even require an oven, like the sweet Iraqi snack called “Madgooga”, also known as “Madkooka”. Madgooga is basically an Arab style energy bar, comprised of natural yet … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer Forget about your lemons, melons, avocados, and nectarines. The Fall sesson has begun and with it comes sweet vegetables, hard fruit, and dry herbs. There is a misconception that fruit and vegetables are best if they’re grown in the summer, but autumn’s seasonal produce are equally as delicious. Since … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Time and time again, nutritionists advocate eating the diet of our grandparents, basically a diet of unprocessed and whole foods. Nutritionists also advocate the Mediterranean diet in particular, which is recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to promote health and prevent chronic disease. But what exactly made up … Continued
By Katie Teague/Arab America contributing writer Middle Eastern food is, without a doubt, never boring. Who knew that a culture with such rich and colorful foods would fail to survive without…seeds? That’s right. Arabs are the number one consumers of nuts and seeds; whether it’s in their food or served by itself as a snack. … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Today, our supermarkets have become more saturated than ever with “Franken” foods with so-called healthy labels. Gluten-free does not mean sugar-free and vegan does not mean chemical-free. The unregulated “natural” food label has become meaningless, slapped on a plethora of processed foods. However, as consumers, we do have the … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As the low carb lifestyle continues to grow in popularity, cauliflower has become the superstar vegetable of this dietary movement, morphing into cauliflower rice, pureed as a replacement for mashed potatoes, and even incorporated into pizza crusts. The latest reincarnation of cauliflower is the cauliflower “steak.” Now, before steak … Continued
By Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer There is no sandwich more iconic to the Arab world than the shawarma. It’s a go-to meal for any time of day, all year round! In fact, the components of the sandwich are so popular, they have transcended borders by making their way into other cultures; the Mexican culture … Continued
By: Myrna Daher/Arab America Contributing Writer Hummus this, Hummus that, Have you seen the huge shelves lately in major grocery stores such as Costco, Kroger, Safeway, and Giant? Have you been recently at non-Arab gatherings and homes that are serving Hummus? Now, we’re experiencing the Hummus revolution! How do you like yours? We know … Continued
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