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Go topBy: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer During the Easter season, Christian Arabs make a variety of delicious breads to commemorate and celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Easter bread is used to instill the memories of Christ who walked the lands of Arabs 2,000 years ago. Every Easter, Arab Americans carry on the tradition of their … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer There is special Arab style rice that goes with everything, an all-around favorite dish for even the pickiest eaters. Vermicelli rice, also knowns as “Sha’reeya” rice in Arabic, is popular throughout the Levant, from Lebanon and Palestine to Syria and Jordan. Thin vermicelli noodles are broken then sauteed in … Continued
By: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer Aside from what’s said about Arab Americans in the news by demagogic politicians, Arab Americans are probably most known for their restaurants and cuisines found across the country. Some of the simple and classic dishes coming from the Arab World have been normalized in American society and have … Continued
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