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Go topBY: Hala Atirah/Contributing Writer Kabsah is a traditional Saudi Arabian dish, however, it is famous in almost all Arab countries, such as Jordan, Yemen, Palestine, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. Although many cuisines are competing with kabsah to be the Gulf region’s favorite meal, kabsah has maintained its rank as one of … Continued
BY: Hala Atirah/Contributing Writer Middle Eastern food is famous for its distinctive taste that originates from the use of different seasoning. The different spices used vary from cinnamon, cloves, tumeric, nutmeg, and saffron. Other spices often used include black cumin, black pepper, fennel, mastic, anise, coriander, bay leaves, dried lemon leaves, ant mint. Many seasonings … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer 1. When Mama yells at everyone for not helping her cook or clean It’s inevitable for Mama to yell at everyone, so you might as well enjoy one more hour of sleep before joining her in the kitchen. 2. Rolling grape leaves for HOURS I’ve been rolling grape leaves since 12 … Continued
BY: Nadine Ismail/Ambassador Blogger Joudie Kalla of Palestine on a Plate shares her new book and sources of inspiration with Nadine Ismail of Reinventing Nadine in a special interview for Arab America. Joudie Kalla is the author of the new cookbook “Palestine on a Plate”, which has just been released for sale on her website. … Continued
By: Adriana Murray/Arab America Contributing Writer The world cannot overlook Iraq as a home to ancient recipes still being used today to bring people together. At the top of the list of Iraq’s finest meals is masgouf, a Mesopotamian meal consisting of grilled carp. Originating in the basin of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, masgouf … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Autumn is officially in full swing, with chilly weather bringing comfy sweaters, trips to the cider mill, and plenty of sugary sweets. Americans of all backgrounds have grown to admire the country’s native fall harvest each year, which brings one special crop in particular: pumpkin. Technically considered a fruit, pumpkin can … Continued
BY: Noura Anwar/Ambassador Blogger As I check the Islamic calendar, I find that it is the day of Ashura. To celebrate with my family, I decided to cook the popular dessert for that special day, Ashura pudding. Looking back to the history of Ashura, I found that it has biblical roots with Noah and his … Continued
BY: Adriana Murray/Contributing Writer Mansaf is a dish worthy of cooking at nearly any occasion. This historic dish has been used by generations of Bedouins and Arabs to quite literally bring a large group of people around one huge round tray called Sidir. As the national dish of Jordan, mansaf has grown to become a … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Today is National Coffee Day where millions of Americans will drink an extra cup (or two) in honor of the beverage that keeps the world moving. To say thanks, take a moment to appreciate coffee’s origins: the Arab world. Coffee’s origins have been disputed as either from Ethiopia or Yemen. In … Continued
By Saffiya Ansari Al Arabiya English If you believe feel-good food is about more than just taste, Recettes de Vie 2 is the cookbook for you as all sales proceeds from a charity event in New York are set to be donated. Available in both English and French, the Lebanese cookbook boasts a collection of … Continued
Madees Khoury is the general manager at Taybeh brewing company and believed to be only the female beer brewer in the Middle East CREDIT: AHIKAM SERI/PANOS PICTURES By Raf Sanchez The Telegraph Few foreigners would expect the winding Palestinian road that goes past the Israeli army base and into the village of Taybeh to … Continued
OLA KSEROOF StepFeed Hummus and labneh (almost like, but not quite, Greek yoghurt) are the ambassadors of the Arab culinary kingdom. They have traveled across the Levant borders, and prospered. And not without good reason! Hummus and labneh are tasty and healthy alternatives to most of the dips or spreads you find at your neighborhood corner store. They are also very … Continued
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