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I am crazy about you

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The Yemeni Cooking Pot

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Some call it rustic, others exotic but for Yemenis, soapstone cookware is the sine qua non. This soapstone cookware is called harada, madra or rizah and they are the lifeblood of Yemeni cuisine. It is a thick-walled stone pot that you will find in every Yemeni household. This unusual pot is as famous as the food it is cooked in. It is used to make saltah, fahsa, fatah (susi), shakshouka, and foul. Intern writer, Menal Elmaliki, details the importance of soapstone cookware in Yemeni culture.

An Arabian Delight-Kudrit Kadir Recipe

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BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Kudrit Kadir is a delicious Arabian dessert made out of three layers. The bottom layer is made out of chocolate cake, the second layer is made out of custard, and lastly is the caramel glaze.  Kodrit Kadir translates to “The will or power of Allah”. The reason … Continued

Cuisine of Comoros

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By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Comoros is a nation of islands, and it is also the only country in the Arab League that is in the Southern Hemisphere. Comoros has beautiful tourist sites, lots of interesting histories, and cultures behind it, but did you know because of its multicultural heritage, it … Continued

Jordan’s National Dish: Mansaf

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By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America contributing writer Mansaf is an extremely popular rice and meat dish in the Arab world. So much so that it is Jordan’s national dish. Although the dish requires a variety of ingredients, the main components that make mansaf so special are the meat, rice, bread, and tangy yogurt sauce. The … Continued

The Disputed Dish- Knafeh

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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

Falafel: The Original Arab Nugget

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By: Blanche Shaheen / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: Before chicken nuggets existed, there was falafel. The perfect falafel is browned and crunchy on the outside, and chewy on the inside, flecked with fresh herbs and sesame seeds for extra crunch and nuttiness. Ideally, the inside is green to reflect the infusion of either parsley … Continued

Moroccan Fish with Chermoula Sauce

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By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As a child. my mother educated me on the different cultures of the world through the exposure of various global dishes she would make in her humble little kitchen. She didn’t travel much, but she took my siblings and me on cultural adventures through food. Hungarian goulash, Spanish Paella, … Continued

Hindbeh – Dandelion Greens with Caramelized Onions

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By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Hindbeh: A Palestinian and Lebanese Delicacy Health experts say we should eat like our grandparents and for good reason–our ancestors not only ate whole unprocessed foods, they intuitively knew how to combine and prepare foods for maximum nutrient absorption. Take for example this popular Palestinian/Lebanese dish of braised dandelion … Continued

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

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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

Warak Enab (Stuffed Grape Leaves or Dolmas)

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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

Substitute Your Arab Meat Dishes with Delicious Meatless Options

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By: Emily Devereaux/Arab America Contributing Writer Why Eat Meatless?  Today, there are many reasons to eat meatless! While you do not need to commit to a strictly meatless lifestyle, cutting down on meat reduces the risk of heart disease. However, many people may be seeking out more plant-based meals in order to lose weight, or … Continued

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