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Go top“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
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
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
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
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
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
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