By: Mariem Hamdi / Arab America Contributing Writer When visiting Tunisia, you should try the Bambalouni, you will find it everywhere but mostly near the sea. It is famous in Sidi Bou Said where you will find a queue outside a shop serving deep-fried desserts. The sugar-dusted Tunisian donut is in a form of a … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World sure does know how to make sweets, from kunafa to baklawa to Om Ali. They all are lovely in their own way with great variations across the region. Basbousa is a famous Egyptian sweet loved by millions. It is a sweet spongy delicacy made … Continued
In the mood for some coffee and kunafa, try this recipe which combines the flavors of your favorite morning brew and your favorite dessert.
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer In the middle of the busy souq, Al Hamdiiyah, located in the old city of Damascus is the famous ice cream shop, Bakdash. The shop has a long history, it was first established in 1895 while Syria was under Ottoman rule. It hosted Ottoman officials who would … Continued
Honeycomb or otherwise known as khaliat al nahl is a famous dessert commonly made in Yemen. What is unique about this bready dessert is that it looks like a honeycomb, khaliat al nahl translates to beehive in Arabic. Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, writes a simple to follow recipe on how to make this fluffy, soft bread filled with cream cheese and drenched in honey or a sugar syrup.
By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer Stepping inside Lebon Bakery, a flood of flashbacks overcame me. The smell and sight of kunafa, or the iconic orange pastry with melted cheese and pistachios, brought back fond memories of bakeries I had visited in Palestine and Jordan. All of the women working there spoke fluent … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer Ask any Arab from any continent, what their favorite dessert is, and they will most likely respond: Kanafeh. This iconic pastry, spelled a myriad of ways, from knafeh to knafuh to kanafeh, is undoubtedly the most popular dessert among Arabs the world over. This layered confection consists … Continued
By: Leyelle Mosallam / Arab America Contributing Writer Where the desert meets the turquoise blue sea, the Inland sea is one of the rarest places on earth. Formally known as, “Khor Al Adaid”, the Inland sea is located at the southern end of Qatar on the border between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The Inland Sea … Continued
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
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