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Arab Food

How Is Valentine’s Day Celebrated in the Arab World?

By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Valentine’s Day has a significant meaning for couples and individuals all around the world because it celebrates love, romance, partnership, marriage, and friendship. Gifts for this holiday typically include (but not limited to) a fresh bouquet of brilliant red roses, Valentine’s note, a fancy dinner, a piece of jewelry, … Continued

CONNECT Arab America 2021: Day 5–Connecting with Our Culture

The Connect Arab America: Empowerment Summit is a week-long virtual conference that will run from Feb. 1-5 with a different panel each day. By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer On Day 5 of the Connect Arab America Empowerment Summit, we will get to meet some of the entertainers who are making a splash in their … Continued

Halawa: The Tahini Dessert

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Everyone knows that tahini or sesame paste is used throughout the Arab world, and especially in hummus. Did you know, though, that tahini can be used in Halawa? Also known as halva, Halawa is a popular and special dessert in the Arab world. In fact, the dessert is so … Continued

Couscous: From the Berber Tribe to the Whole World

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer Couscous is well known around the world and has rapidly become a very popular ingredient. It is healthy, delicious, has a neutral taste, can be combined with just about anything, and it can be used in dishes from stuffed fish to stew to a light salad. Along with all … Continued

Warak Enab (Stuffed Grape Leaves or Dolmas)

By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As children living in foggy San Francisco, my Arab American parents would drive us to the warm wine country in Napa Valley in the mid-summer. We would knock on the vintner’s doors and ask permission to pick the grape leaves, not the grapes. While the vintners seemed puzzled, they … Continued

Check Out The Street Foods From These 6 Arab Countries

By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer Having a memorable trip requires an adventurous spirit – one that will push you to explore what is foreign, but rewarding. This is especially true with food, since trying new flavors and culinary concepts bring a newfound awareness to your mind (and your taste buds!)  Street food is an … Continued

Top Arab Snacks to Try in the U.S.

By: Nadia Reese/ Arab America Contributing Writer There are plenty of snacks in the Arab world. Many of these snacks are delicious and mouth-watering. However, did you know that you do not have to travel around the world to find these delicacies? Here are the snacks that Arab America calls as the top ten favorite … Continued

Staying Connected to Our Culture: Wholesale Distributors of Arab Food Products

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer There are many Arab grocery stores throughout the U.S., but many of them are just small businesses. Without a large network of wholesale-distributors, it would be difficult to provide authentic Arab food products. These wholesalers/distributors/importers provide a steady flow of Arab food products to local Arab stores and major … 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

5 Greek and Levantine Dishes That Are Very Similar

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

5 Arab Desserts to Make at Home

By: Sophia Segal/Arab America Contributing Writer                  We all love desserts. It’s common to eat them after dinner or when you feel the need to have some sweets in your life. Most of our go-to desserts usually are ice cream, cookies, cakes, and other common sweets. But who … Continued

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