What is Kunafa? As a popular dessert, kunafa is enjoyed in many different Arabic countries. This sugar-coated pastry is especially popular during Ramadan. For each region, the word Kunafa is spelled differently and…
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Halal meats meet the religious eating requirements of many Islamic people around the world. There are many other reasons besides religious reasons, however, that people choose to purchase, prepare, and eat halal meats. …
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Coffee beans have existed for centuries. Since international trade started, coffee has remained as one of the main commodities traded because of its numerous benefits. One of its benefits that we all know is…
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If you are always trying out different foreign foods, then bulgur wheat should also feature in your recipe books. Trying out new foods, especially from foreign cultures, puts in a position to not only…
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Tahini is a butter type paste made from toasted, ground sesame seeds. It has a light, nutty flavor. You can find tahini in the cuisines of the Mediterranean and the Middle East; the earliest known…
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Dried lentils are a year-round staple in my pantry, essential for rounding out salads during hot weather and hearty soups in the winter months. Regardless of the season, their quick-cooking, no-soak-required nature makes them ideal…
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Couscous is a staple dish in Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, and Algeria. It’s also widely consumed in North Africa, the Middle East, Libya, and Egypt. Couscous is commonly served with zabiha halal meat, fish, vegetables, and…
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Za'atar is an herb spice mixture that includes the herb along with toasted sesame seeds, dried sumac, often salt, as well as other spices depending on what region you are from. In its simplest definition,…
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