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Musakhan: Baked Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Pine Nuts

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

Arab America Salutes National Arab American Heritage Month with a Spectacular Event in Washington DC

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

Red Lentil Soup “Shorbat Adas” and Gluten Free Low Carb Za’atar Rolls

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

Arab Food? Got Your Back During the Lent/Siam

  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

Palestinian Maftoul To Warm Your Winter Days

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

10 Resolutions for Arab Americans in 2018

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

Arab Foods and Hot Drinks That Will Keep You Warm this Winter!

By: Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer In winter, people try to stay warm in every possible way. Wearing warm clothes, layering, or simply staying in a heated place can help them keep warm. However, most Arab elders strongly believe that food is what really keeps the body warm, from the inside out. Therefore, most Arab … Continued

Healthy Substitutes for Classic Arab Dishes this Holiday Season

BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer Eating healthy meals during the holiday season is a challenge for everyone. Sugary sweets, fried comfort food, and massive portions line the tables at family feasts. Indulging in unhealthy habits for a day or two turn into a week or two, then a month, and before we know it, … Continued

The Name of the World’s Most Consumed Fruit Comes from Arabic

By Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Likely, the first fruit a child gets to know is the much-consumed banana.  A wholesome and delicious treat at any time of the day, it is one of nature’s finest gifts to man.  Readily available and inexpensive, it is a staple of tropical countries and found year-round on the … Continued

Most Common Items Arab Americans Bring Back From the Arab World

By: Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer  Travelers always like to carry things that remind of the place they visited. The number of these items grow when they return from visits to their home countries. Arab Americans, in particular, tend to carry many different things whether gifts for family and friends or for personal use. This … Continued

The Tasty, Healthy, and Nourishing Olive

By Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer In the world of mythology, the olive tree is supposed to have been first grown in the Garden of Eden.  More realistically, according to historians, it has been cultivated along the Syrian coast since 4000 B.C. and since that time it has been one of the most useful plants … Continued

How to Enjoy a Terrific Thanksgiving with an Arab American Twist?

By: Kameron Dreher/Arab America Contributing Writer Thanksgiving is just around the corner and if you are like me you cannot wait to indulge in roasted and fried turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet potato yams, and of course pumpkin pie. The significance of Thanksgiving is primarily focused on the importance of family and friends, but … Continued

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