By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Tagine (or tajine) is a very popular food native to North Africa, especially in Morocco, where it is the national dish. You can make tagine with fish, chicken, vegetables, lamb, or beef, which shows the dish’s versatility. The name “tagine” comes from the type of dish that the food … Continued
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
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
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer For centuries, worth its weight in gold, pure saffron, was and remains today, the most precious spice in the world. A miracle of nature with an enticing aroma and an exotic taste, saffron, without doubt, was one of the spices Columbus was in search of during his Voyages of … Continued
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
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer With everyone’s health at the forefront of their minds, it is important to note that there are certain spices (and foods) that will help boost your immune system. While there isn’t a single spice or food that will solve all of your health problems, the Arab world has many … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer Homesteading in the early 20th century through years of drought on the prairies, the nutritious lentils, along with chickpeas, were the mainstay on our daily menu. Flourishing in our hand-watered garden, they easily weathered the south Saskatchewan sandstorms. When our neighbors could barely make do and moved away from … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer For many Arab Americans, Thanksgiving dinners can be a mishmash or fusion of classic Arab dishes along with American favorites. My mother always stuffed the turkey with a Palestinian lamb and rice pilaf called hashweh, and hummus was always a staple next to the turkey and cranberry sauce. One … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Indigenous pasta dishes are a rare find in the Arab world. But there is one culinary treasure involving an Arab pasta-like dish stemming back thousands of years. The base of this dish is the humble dumpling. Traditionally, dumplings have been an economical way to stretch costly meats to feed … Continued
SOURCE: THE DAILY PROGRESS BY: HILDE G. LEE Not a week or even a day goes by that the Middle East is not in the news. Although this is a food column, I try to add some insight into the lifestyle of a country or location to give more of an atmosphere that complements the … Continued
SOURCE: SCOOP EMPIRE BY: MARINA MAKARY Dating back several centuries, the Arab cuisine is rich in flavor, aromatic due to the mix of spices, and often wholesome. One of the most popular dishes from Arab cuisine is Madfoon. Originally from Yemen, but popular across the Gulf, Madfoon is a mix of rice and chicken or … Continued
By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic culture is the culture of the Arabs, from the Atlantic Ocean in the West to the Arabian Sea in the east, and from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to the Horn of Africa and the Indian Ocean in the southeast. Which Countries are Arab Countries? Arabic counties … Continued
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