By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Celebrated annually on November 17, national Baklawa Day honors one of the world’s most beloved pastries. Baklawa’s delicate, flaky layers and rich filling of nuts, sweet syrup, and fragrant rose water make it a dessert treasured across cultures. Although commonly associated with Turkish and Greek cuisine … Continued
By: Monica Haddad / Arab America Contributing Writer Hailing from Lebanon, Manakeesh are a popular flatbread eaten throughout the Arab world, especially for breakfast. Manoushe is traditionally flatbread dough topped with cheese or Zaatar (thyme mix). We all know Mankeesh is delicious, it is perfect just the way it is, I will not argue against … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer It’s my aunt’s strange addiction, she has a craving for it constantly. She makes bundles at a time and even refrigerates them to eat the next day or donates it at the nearest food bank. Her obsession had nearly cost her her husband who has a chickpea … Continued
Lebanese Homemade Food. Photo: WikiMedia By: Joud Sleilaty / Arab America Contributing Writer The Treasure of Homemade Arab Cuisine Arab cuisine is a culinary treasure globally known for its rich flavors and diverse dishes. However, underneath its renowed reputation, there’s a concern lingering: Could the cherished Arab dishes vanish over time? Arab cuisine isn’t only … Continued
By: Adam Abdel-Qader / Arab America Contributing Writer On June 18th, 2023, Ramzi Choueiri, known to many as Chef Ramzi, passed away in his home in Beirut, Lebanon, at just 52 years old. Medical reports of his passing named the cause of death a heart attack. His untimely departure has shocked the culinary community and … Continued
Have you worried about having vegetarian or vegan options at a restaurant with family or friends? Arab food actually has an impressive array of options for a vegetarian diet. Despite many popular arab foods including meat, there are traditional meals that are perfectly hearty and healthy without it. You will still be stuffed to the brim after grabbing seconds and thirds at any Arab household or restaurant.
By: Antonia Wagura, Arab America contributing writer Lebanese cuisine is a perfectly varied mix of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and French cuisines with the Mediterranean being the most prominent one. Just picturing your favorite Lebanese dish makes you smell the aroma, taste the flavor, and sense the texture. Aren’t you mouthwatering yet? Lebanese culture, through food, … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Kosa Bil Leban translates to zucchini in yogurt! This simple dish begins with small zucchini that are hollowed out and stuffed with a flavor-packed filling of meat and pine nuts. The zucchini are poached in water or fried in oil, drained, and finally simmered for a bit … Continued
By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer Despite being made up of a myriad of different countries, the Mediterranean has historically been a hub for cultural diffusion. The ancient entanglement of Egypt, Rome, and Greece is an obvious display of this diffusion, yet many forget about the Middle East and … Continued
SOURCE: WEST HARTFORD NEWS BY: STEPHEN FRIES Born in Winsted in 1934, he is a consumer advocate, lawyer, author, Princeton and Harvard graduate, began his career as a lawyer in Hartford in 1958, and lectured on history and government at the University of Hartford. Ralph Nader is best known for his social critiques and his … Continued
SOURCE: YAHOO NEWS Looking for a mouthwatering Lebanese meal near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Lebanese spots around Anaheim, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike. December is the top month of the year for consumer spending … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer In the U.S. today, health departments urge Americans left and right to avoid consuming raw meat, but the Lebanese community is scoffing off those warnings for the delicious kibbeh nayeh. Raw kibbeh, known as kibbeh nayeh, is the quintessential Lebanese dish appearing at all holiday feasts. It consists of … Continued
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