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Machboos- Kabsa- The Comfort Food of the Arabian Peninsula

By Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer If you ask anyone in an Arab household how they would define comfort food, many would name some combination of meat, rice, onions and spices, garnished with toasted nuts like almonds and pine nuts. These foundational ingredients morph into different dishes depending on the region, from Maqlouba in Palestine, Sayadiyeh in Lebanon, to Mansaf in … Continued

Get Excited for Fall With Pumpkin Kabsa

By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer It’s that time of the year where everything is pumpkin – and yes, even pumpkin kabsa! But before we get too far with our excitement, let us explain… The name comes from the word kabasa ( كبس‎ in Arabic), which literally means to press or squeeze, referring to … Continued

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