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Authentic Arab Food Blogs

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America contributing Writer If there’s one thing Arabs love to bond over it’s food. Every tradition and occasion involved food. Recipes have been passed down from generation to generation. Each Country in the Arab World has a national dish yet all countries collectively share multiple dishes. Grape leaves and falafel … Continued

Khajur Burfi- A Dessert Symbolizing the Arab and Indian Spice Trade

By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer While Arab food and Indian food have distinct differences, their ancient past reveals a common thread shared by their love of spices. According to historical texts, both India and the Arab world shared a love for spices for cooking, food preservation, medical purposes, and even ointments and … Continued

Items Traded by the Ancient Arabs

By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer From ancient times, trade has always been central to the Arab World, quickly turning them into one of the most important figures in the world’s ancient history. This began way back in time when small groups of Arab families settled in oases grew grain and vegetables and offered … Continued

Frankincense: It’s the Mystery Fragrance of the Arab World

By: Yidan Fan/Arab America Contributing Writer                  Arabs love spices. Almost all Arab countries have spice markets. Spices are indispensable and important consumer products in the daily life of Arabs. In fact, there are many varieties and categories of them. – and perhaps one of the most popular … 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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