By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer Aside from the oil industry and remarkable architecture, Kuwait is also popular for its traditional foods and recipes. Kuwaiti cuisine is a fusion of Arabian, Persian, Indian, and Mediterranean dishes. Typical food in Kuwait consists of rice-based dishes and soups. Kuwait has two sides: the sea and the … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer While Halal meat is well known in the Arab and Muslim World, as well as in Arab American and American Muslim communities, much of the world does not know what it means for meat to be halal. What most non-Arabs or non-Muslims do not know about halal meat is … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Since this pandemic began, scientific data has shown that obesity, alcoholism, depression, suicide, and a plethora of other health conditions have increased dramatically. These are all conditions that can be prevented or treated with healthy diet choices and exercise. While routines, schedules, and norms have been interrupted, health should … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer As the world has dealt with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), one business especially affected by lockdowns and social distancing has been restaurants. Even in the U.S., with less complete shutdowns, restaurants could only offer delivery or takeout for weeks. Even now, most are not allowed to be back at … Continued
By: Tasnim Elnasharty/Arab America Contributing Writer In response to the evolving COVID-19–Coronavirus outbreak, there is no evidence to suggest that COVID-19 is passed on through food. However, there are some Arab foods that contribute immensely to your immune system. Below is a list of Arab foods that makes our immune system stronger which lowers the … Continued
By: Tasnim Elnasharty/ Arab America Contributing Writer One of the benefits and pleasures of traveling is experiencing the food of the places that you visit. Often when you ask people about their holidays, they would pick some of the best things they saw; however, you are almost guaranteed they will always tell you about the … Continued
SOURCE: BBC BY: KATE HARDIE BUCKLEY Amna Al Hashemi doesn’t like being referred to as the first female Emirati “chef patron”, a title bestowed on her by Dubai’s culinary community in recognition of her being the UAE’s first female chef to open her own restaurant. She says such a “pretentious” moniker alienates her from … Continued
By: Jackson Chasen-Buckley/Arab America Contributing Writer Searching for a delicious meal to satisfy your hunger this winter? Arab America has compiled a top-five list of Algerian dishes that are sure to fill you up. The listed meals range from complete entrees to desserts. Even better, all of the dishes take only a maximum of one … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer How many times have most of us looked forward to Christmas dinner and, after the feasting, regretted our overindulgence? Bloated with turkey and other rich foods, it usually takes us a number of days to get back to normal. In the meantime, we often suffer the discomfort of overeating … Continued
By Katie Teague/Arab America contributing writer Middle Eastern food is, without a doubt, never boring. Who knew that a culture with such rich and colorful foods would fail to survive without…seeds? That’s right. Arabs are the number one consumers of nuts and seeds; whether it’s in their food or served by itself as a snack. … Continued
By: Myrna Daher/Arab America Contributing Writer Hummus this, Hummus that, Have you seen the huge shelves lately in major grocery stores such as Costco, Kroger, Safeway, and Giant? Have you been recently at non-Arab gatherings and homes that are serving Hummus? Now, we’re experiencing the Hummus revolution! How do you like yours? We know … Continued
A mother’s story of falafel and family Farrah Moussallati Sibai (second from right) and her family: (l-r) daughters Mariam, Janah, and Ayah; mother-in-law Fadia Sibai; and daughter Sereen (Photo by Jana Birchum) SOURCE: THE AUSTIN CHRONICLE BY: EMILY BEIDA AND JESSI CAPE For Afia Foods founder Farrah Moussallati Sibai, spending time in the kitchen has always … Continued
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