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Baba Ghanoush, the Smoky Cousin of Hummus
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Hummus gets so much attention and glory. Restaurants feature the dip mixed with every vegetable under the sun, ranging from sun-dried tomatoes to red peppers. School children now eat hummus and crackers as a lunch addition without a second thought. Nutritionists recommend hummus as a healthy snack for nearly … Continued
Dozens of Metro Detroit Arab American Restaurants Will Feed Families of Federal Workers Today
Bill Addison/Eater– Al Ameer in Dearborn. By Brenna Houck@EaterDetroit Jan 25, 2019, 9:28am EST SHARE Nearly six weeks into the partial government shutdown, an organization backed by dozens of local restaurants has pledged to provide support to federal employees and their families. The Michigan Muslim Community Council has announced that more than 40 area restaurants will be offering … Continued
A Bejeweled Bulgur Pilaf with Pomegranate Molasses and Black Garlic Dressing
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer When looking for new recipe ideas, the biggest inspiration can come from the actual ingredients in the Middle Eastern kitchen. Some fresh herbs like mint clipped from a windowsill herb garden, a bag of ripe pomegranates from the farmer’s market, some bulgur grain in the pantry, or an exotic … Continued
How I Use Sitti’s Home Remedies to Help Cure My Health Issues
By: May Shabti/Arab America Contributing Writer There are many Arab home remedies our grandmothers love to share with us! For centuries, Arabs have been using natural home health remedies to fix little problems, such as cuts, stings, and other sorts of colds and aches. The majority of these ingredients and substances may also be used … Continued
Food Arab Americans Shop for at Costco
By Randa Necola/ Arab America Contributing writer Arab Americans love Costco because it is a wholesale operation which saves money for its members. They also love it because they buy big amounts of food; they either have a big family or/and invite friends and family to eat with them which is why they like … Continued
A Dessert Drink to Warm Up Your Winter: Sahlab
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Ambassador Blogger For many, drinking coffee is a ritual that comforts all of the senses, especially on a cold, wintry day. The sound of the percolating espresso machine triggers excitement for the energizing drink to come. The warmth of the coffee cup defrosts brisk fingertips. The flavor is tailored to each … Continued
Kibbeh Nayeh: Is this Arab Food Good for You?
By: Sarah Elbeshbishi/Arab America Contributing Writer Minced lamb or beef mixed with bulgur, pureed onion, and various spices kneaded together forms a staple Lebanese dish that is also popular throughout the Levante region, one that is eaten raw and known as kibbeh nayeh. In Lebanon, the people used to kill animals on Sundays or feast … Continued
Help Us to Empower You!
Dear Supporter, Although we are the descendants of a great civilization; unfortunately, the region of our forefathers is retreating from a unified Arab identity to a sectarian one; and we, as Arab Americans, are experiencing unprecedented racism as a result of inaccurate information through the media and prejudicial political rhetoric. At Arab America, our mission is to advocate … Continued
Baklava–The Most Collaborative Dessert from the Middle East
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Ask people from any Middle Eastern country where Baklava originated, and they will all claim to have invented this popular dessert. It is widely believed, however, that the Assyrians at around 8th century B.C. were the first people who put together the concept of chopped nuts between layers of … Continued
Tahini: The Secret Arab Paste you must Keep Eating this Season
By Amy Hensler/Arab American Contributing Writer Many Americans are not familiar with the wonders of Tahini. This Arab paste has many uses in the cooking world, but it is also amazing for your health. Tahini is made from ground toasted sesame seeds, and the most common dishes that include it are: baba ghanoush, hummus, halva, … Continued
Middle Eastern Holiday Baking–Barazek
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Some cookies have the power to take you to distant lands with one bite. Whenever I travel to other countries, I love to visit their local bakeries, where I can experience the taste, smells, and traditions of that particular culture. Usually, on the last day of my trip, I … Continued
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