Written By: Randa Necola/ Arab America Contributing Writer The idea of summer vacation is a sacred thing for Arabs and Arab Americans. Because summer is typically off for students in schools and colleges, they are conditioned to have their summer plans to enjoy vacation and time off. In that case, parents take advantage of their … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Did you know that the Greek word Moussaka comes from the Arabic word “musaqqa‘ah” which means chilled? The reason this dish is called “chilled” is that you can eat it cold and it tastes just as delicious. Greek Moussaka is indulgent-rich meat and eggplant tucked under a bed of … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer My most epic sandwich moment happened near Petra in Jordan, back in the 1990s. I was determined to hike around this ancient city with my tour group in 100-degree heat. One of my friends on this trip, John, was perpetually hungry, regardless of the blistering hot weather. He saw … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The first time that I tasted musakhkhan, the king of Palestinian cuisine, was in the early 1960s in Jerusalem that part of Palestine that was a part of Jordan. We had traveled to the most magnificent city to visit Ahmad, a family friend in Toronto, Canada. The morning after … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer When people think of the shortbread cookie, they might imagine the traditional Scottish shortbread cookies shaped like oblong rectangles served at teatime. However, there are countless variations of this humble cookie in the Middle East, Persia and Africa, dating back to the 7th century when sugar became more accessible. … Continued
Sitto and Giddo’s, Wedding Picture, 1915 By: Janice Jweid Reed/Arab America Contributing Writer I grew up in the vibrant and diverse community of Syrian and Lebanese families in Paterson, New Jersey. It was here that I was steeped in the foods and Arab cultural traditions that my own grandparents had brought with them from Aleppo, … Continued
By Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer If there is one chicken dish that exemplifies the pride of Palestine, Musakhan would be first in line. Women in the tiny Palestinian village called Ein ‘Arik created this rustic recipe of sumac seasoned chicken roasted on pita bread, topped with caramelized onions and toasted pine nuts. In my family … Continued
By Emiliya Strahilova/Arab America Contributing Writer Last Thursday (April 12) an exciting venue in Washington DC, right next to the White House, was the site where Arab America acknowledged for a third consecutive year National Arab American Heritage Month(NAHM). The event was attended by approximately 250 guests representing diverse Arab and non-Arab communities. Among the special … Continued
By Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer While many cultures have deemed the lowly lentil as “peasant food,” archaeologists have found lentils inside the tombs of pharaohs from ancient Egypt, elevating the legume to royal status. Rich in fiber, iron, folate, phosphorus, and potassium, lentils are often overlooked as a superfood and nutritional powerhouse, perhaps because many … Continued
By Randa Necola/ Arab America Contributor Writer Arabs are very religious and care about following their religions’ rules and traditions. Arab Christians in the Arab world, in the United States, and the whole world, make sure that they fast or follow the lent (Siam). The Christian lent requires Christians to be vegetarian for a … Continued
By Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer My favorite indoor respite from the iced-over lawns, crisp air, and dark leafless trees of winter, is a warm bowl of chicken soup. I love closing my kitchen doors to sequester the spicy aroma and comforting simmer of a particularly hearty soup called Maftoul. Maftoul is the Middle Eastern … Continued
By: Kameron Dreher/Arab America Contributing Writer Many Arab Americans have heard the saying, “New Year, new me”, but how often do they actually quit unwanted and hurtful Arab habits that they promise would fulfill? Is 2018 the year to finally take action, live a healthier lifestyle, try new things, and make serious changes? Which one … Continued
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