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Moroccan Cuisine: A Must Try

By: Cara Zanta/Arab America Contributing Writer Morocco is a beautiful, colorful, and diverse country. Its beauty stems from its mountain ranges, ancient cities, deserts, and most importantly, amazing food. The multi-layered dishes and robust flavors of Moroccan cuisine make traveling to Morocco #1 on your bucket list. Morocco, located in the Northwest region of Africa, … Continued

Niche Arab Dessert Hits Mainstream American Supermarkets

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Ask any Palestinian, Lebanese, Jordanian or any Arab for that matter what their favorite dessert is, and they will most likely say without hesitation “Kanafeh!” Most people in the western world might scratch their heads and say..”huh, what is it?” Kanafeh is a legendary dessert with a cult-like following–any … Continued

Opening a Middle Eastern Restaurant: A Guide

The restaurant industry in America is a booming business opportunity. While it’s true that many restaurants struggle to establish themselves, with the right strategy, talent, and business acumen, there’s every chance a new restaurant can stand the test of time. It takes a lot of planning, hard work and there’s no doubt that there will … Continued

Fattet Batinjan–The 5 Layer Casserole of the Arab World

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer In the Arab world, home cooks waste nothing and have devised a myriad of recipes that do miraculous things with stale bread. Fattet Batinjan is one of those dishes that some say dates all the way back to the Islamic period back in the eighth century. “Fattet” in Arabic … Continued

For the Love of Watermelon!

By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer Watermelon: the classic summer treat that will bring a smile to anyone’s face.  In the Middle East, watermelon brings more than a smile.  Arab obsession with the fruit is completely acceptable, which is why I will be taking a glimpse into the life of this juicy delicacy. Watermelon is … Continued

Labneh (Yogurt Cheese) the Cream Cheese of Arab Cuisine

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer No Arab breakfast is complete without the addition of labneh (yogurt cheese), which has a consistency similar to airy cream cheese. Smooth, tart, light, and creamy,  labneh gets a dose of good fats and robust flavor when drizzled with fruity olive oil. You can sprinkle this spreadable cheese with … Continued

Hummus: Whose Is It?

By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer It’s a classic battle of ownership.  The dip that is so good, everyone wants to claim credit for it.  Anywhere you go, you’ll find endless brands and variations of a classic dish, but who is actually responsible for it?  In this article, we will attempt to track down the … Continued

Ma’Moul: The Ancient Tribal Cookie

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer During the Ramadan and Easter holidays, there is a special cookie that has traveled through time since the age of the Egyptian Pharaohs. Today this cookie carries religious significance for both Christians and Muslims, where they make these cookies only once a year. That ancient cookie is called “Ma’moul”, … Continued

Kateyef, the Fancy Middle Eastern Stuffed Pancake

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer If you go to any Arab country during Ramadan, you will see bakeries churning out Katayef pancakes by the thousands each day, where people buy them by the kilo.  Katayef is the dessert of choice after a late night Iftar or Eid feast. They are spongy little pancakes that … Continued

The Health Benefits of Cinnamon in the Arab American Kitchen

By: Myrna Daher/Arab America Contributing Writer Cinnamon is one ingredient that can truly take over the aroma of a room. There are many different ways to utilize cinnamon in the Arab American kitchen, but the best way is to incorporate cinnamon to utilize all its benefits. The health benefits of cinnamon include, but are not … Continued

Garlic Turmeric Rice

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer The earliest physical evidence of turmeric use by humans comes from ancient pots found near New Delhi, India. Scientists actually found turmeric residue at the bottom of these pots tracing back 4500 years! Fast forward a few thousand years, and the Egyptians wrote about their use of turmeric on … Continued

Why Arab Americans Like to Eat Lentils

By Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer In Arab cuisine, lentil is one of the major beans used in dishes. Whether in soups, with vegetables, or simply bread. It is one of the ancient crops originally found in the near East- Central Asia. For thousands of years, lentils have been used in Indian and Middle Eastern foods. … Continued

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