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A Guide to Making Some of Your Favorite Arab Dishes Vegan

By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: In recent years, the concept of a vegan (pronounced vee-gan) or plant-based diet has taken the United States by storm, and currently, it shows no signs of stopping. In March 2020, a study estimated that “nearly 3 percent of the population in the United States follows … Continued

The Disputed Dish- Knafeh

By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America Contributing Writer Knafeh is a dish that can be found throughout the Arab world. Although its main components are fairly standard, many countries have imparted their own twists on the traditional dish.  What is Knafeh?  Knafeh is a dish made from unripened cheese. The cheese is wrapped in shredded phyllo … Continued

What Making Knafeh Taught Me: Palestinian-Refugees in Jordan

By: Erin Mayer/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arriving in Amman, Jordan, one can not help but feel utterly in awe. The stairways alone conjure up clear, wanderlust fueled (albeit painful) memories. Each stairway in Amman seems long enough that it leaves the pedestrian wondering if they just traveled across the city itself. Then there are … Continued

Habibah and Nafeeseh Knafeh

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Knafeh is one of the most popular desserts in the Levant. What makes the knafeh so special? The dessert has cheese in it, unlike many other Arab desserts. It is made with wheat, cheese, rose water, ghee, sugar and sometimes orange blossom. Some places will put orange food coloring … Continued

The Palestinian pride behind the sweet journey of knafeh

By: Diana Alghoul Source: The New Arab With Ramadan being in its first week, the Palestinian dessert knafeh is sitting on tables of households all over the Middle East. Knafeh lovers edge in anticipation for the moment they can break their fasts and indulge themselves in the cheesy, sugary delicacy that has been playing on … Continued

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