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Nehal Leheta’s “Authentic Egyptian Cooking”: A Review

By: Alison Norquist / Contributing Writer In this 142-page cookbook by Nehal Leheta, the core of Egyptian cuisine is made accessible to readers with not just recipes but also advice on where to find specialty ingredients, swaps for them, and beautiful color photos of almost every dish. About Abou El Sid Named after the legendary … Continued

Healing Herbs of the Arab World

By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer There are many indigenous herbs within Southwest Asia and North Africa that have been used in many of the cuisines of that region, but did you know that many of them are used medicinally as well? Herbs such as sage, black seed, and mint are a few … Continued

Which Herbs and Spices Are Commonly Used in Moroccan Cooking?

SOURCE: YAHOO BY: LYNN STEWART LIVING The layered flavors of Moroccan cuisine typically take hours to develop; think of the famous tagines or b’steeya, a savory pie made with saffron-spiced chicken (or pigeon) and sugared almonds. Spices play a big role in that layering, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a Moroccan dish that doesn’t include a good measure of … Continued

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