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Go topBy: 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
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Fall is nearly upon us and schools have officially begun, which means more traffic, unpredictable weather, and more obligations that can take a bigger chunk of our daily time. As schedules get more frenetic with the approach of the holidays, it’s no wonder anyone has time to slow down … Continued
By: Amal David/Arab America Contributing Writer Now that it is Fall and most of you are back from Summer vacations and now busy, on the go, it can be hard to put a homemade meal on the table every night. Here are 7 quick meal options to cook any time in 30 minutes or less. … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer In Part 1 of my Summer Salad Series, I shared the recipe for Salata Baladia, the ubiquitous cucumber tomato salad popular in every country of the Levant. Now I am going to explore how this salad takes a dramatic turn in North Africa, particularly in Egypt, with their protein-packed … Continued
By: Pamela Dimitrova / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab culture has always been an appealing mystery for the people living in the West – coming from the countries that most of them have seen only in the books and movies, it is something new and unknown to most Western people. However, in recent years, people … Continued
By: Nana Osei/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab food encompasses some of the most diverse and tantalizing meals in the World. The food not only is tasty but comes with a strong history and cultural significance. Some people may find Arab food to be different simply because they aren’t used to it in their country. However, … Continued
By BILL ADDISON RESTAURANT CRITIC / Los Angeles Times AUG. 17, 2019 I’ve been thinking lately about the ways that cuisines are transformed and reinterpreted when they’re translated from home cooking to a professional kitchen. It was the subject of my newsletter last week, in conversations with food writers Andy Baraghani and Naz Deravian on the … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer If there is one spice that makes a serious splash in Palestinian cuisine, it would have to be Za’atar, the spice blend consisting of thyme, sumac, savory and sesame seeds. Whether eaten with bread and olive oil, baked into a flatbread called Manakeesh or sprinkled on eggs, this zesty … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Who says you need lettuce to make the perfect salad? In Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan, cucumber tomato salad is so versatile it is eaten for breakfast as well as lunch or dinner. This salad could end up next to a plate of scrambled eggs and warm pita bread … Continued
“Let Us Share Our Commonality, but also Celebrate Our Differences.” That was my opening remark in a speech back in 2007 to an assemblage of Arab-Americans, both Christian and Muslim, at the inaugural Unity Dinner of the Arab-American Religious Leaders of Greater Chicago (ARC). Still today, some people say that Christians and Muslims who emigrated … Continued
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