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Four reasons why you need Zahtar in your life

Posted on August 14, 2018September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Four reasons why you need Zahtar in your life
Four reasons why you need Zahtar in your life

Four reasons why you need Zahtar in your life Meet the Ancient Savory Spice Blend Behind Today’s Hottest Taste Trend, Zahtar (Za’atar) There are hundreds of ways to make Zahtar and hundreds of ways to use Zahtar. There are even lots of different ways to spell it! It’s ZAHTAR – the new ā€œit spiceā€ for…

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Malfouf — the Rice and Roll of the Middle East

Posted on April 19, 2018August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Malfouf — the Rice and Roll of the Middle East
Malfouf — the Rice and Roll of the Middle East

Malfouf — the Rice and Roll of the Middle East Published courtesy of ArabAmerica.com By Blanche Shaheen Arab America Contributing Writer The word ā€œmalfoufā€ in Arabic means both ā€œcabbageā€ and ā€œrolled.ā€ So in Arab culture, cooks must have felt that it was only natural to roll up the cabbage around rice, and the popular dish…

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Qataif, Arabic folded pancake filled with walnuts, syrup

Posted on January 24, 2018January 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Qataif, Arabic folded pancake filled with walnuts, syrup
Qataif, Arabic folded pancake filled with walnuts, syrup

Qataif, Arabic folded pancake filled with walnuts, syrup Recipe: One of the most popular Arabian sweet dishes is Qataif (Atayef, Qatayef) which is made with a pancake shell folded over a filling of crushed walnuts, brown sugar and syrup). Who can say “no” to Qataif? By Ray Hanania One of the most popular Arabian sweet…

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Ziyad Tahini named ā€œBestā€ Tasting by national magazine

Posted on September 8, 2017September 8, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Ziyad Tahini named ā€œBestā€ Tasting by national magazine
Ziyad Tahini named ā€œBestā€ Tasting by national magazine

Ziyad Tahini named ā€œBestā€ Tasting by national magazine Cook’s Illustrated crowns the Mediterranean food company’s Tahini as their favorite among leading brands. Cooks Illustrated, the iconic magazine that investigates how and why recipes work, named Ziyad brand All Natural Tahini as the best tasting sesame seed paste on the market. The recognition is the result…

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You can make Kibbeh, yes you can

Posted on August 15, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on You can make Kibbeh, yes you can
You can make Kibbeh, yes you can

You can make Kibbeh, yes you can Kibbeh (kubbah) or friend “football shaped” burghul stuffed with diced lamb and browned sliced almonds is a popular side dish delicacy of the Mediterranean diet and a staple of most Arab meals. It’s tricky but you can do it By Ray Hanania One of my absolute favorite Middle…

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Karshat, stuffed lamb intestines recipe

Posted on August 10, 2017June 30, 2024 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Karshat, stuffed lamb intestines recipe
Karshat, stuffed lamb intestines recipe

Karshat, stuffed lamb intestines recipe Stuffed lamb intestines and tripe are popular Mediterranean food recipes. Here is a simple recipe to prepare this Middle Eastern delicacy. By Ray Hanania Stuffed lamb intestines is a very popular Mediterranean recipe in the Arab World, in Greece and in the Mediterranean sea region. It’s a very simple recipe…

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Christian Arab, Chaldean Arabian omelettes

Posted on February 13, 2016 By rayhanania No Comments on Christian Arab, Chaldean Arabian omelettes
Christian Arab, Chaldean Arabian omelettes

Christian Arab, Chaldean Arabian omelette pita sandwiches. An unusual breakfast sandwich of egg omelettes, cheese, pita bread and your favorite meat (bacon, ham or lamb slices) By Ray Hanania Christian Arabs throughout the Middle East and the Levant and Chaldeans, Middle East Christians mainly from Iraq, often enjoy a breakfast sandwich omelette prepared with flat…

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Recipe: Arabian fried rice with lamb

Posted on January 12, 2016September 29, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Recipe: Arabian fried rice with lamb

Recipe: Arabian fried rice with lamb.Ā Diced lamb mixed with fried rice, served hot. Blending Mediterranean and Asian cuisine into the perfect mix. Arabian fried rice with lamb is an easy to prepare variation of a very popularĀ Asian food dish and it might open the door to learning more about the spread of the Arab World…

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American Arabs, Food, Ray Hanania, recipe

Recipe: Arabian lamb, egg skillet for breakfast

Posted on December 28, 2015December 28, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Recipe: Arabian lamb, egg skillet for breakfast

Long before we had technology to chill food, the early bedouins and family clans in Palestine, Jordan and the Levant including Syria and Lebanon, learned to cook using common sense. Lamb and goat were small animals and turned out to be a great meat source. Cattle would have been wasted. A breakfast was always an…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Food, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Syria

Stuffed green peppers, healthy and tasty

Posted on December 11, 2015December 13, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Stuffed green peppers, healthy and tasty
Stuffed green peppers, healthy and tasty

While it takes a labor of love, and time, to make stuffed grape leaves and stuffed zucchini, an faster recipe alternative is stuffed green peppers. Stuffed with small lamb chunks and rice in a spicy pre-broth, stuffed green peppers make for an exciting meal. By Ray Hanania Arabs love to stuff vegetables with spiced lamb…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Food, Health, Ray Hanania

Mediterranean Diet Recipe: Jareesh, whole wheat berry favorite

Posted on March 19, 2014September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Mediterranean Diet Recipe: Jareesh, whole wheat berry favorite

Mediterranean Diet Recipe: Jareesh, whole wheat berry favorite By Nijma Darwish Jareesh (sometimes referred to as Jareesha) is amazing in its simplicity; with just a few ingredients you can enjoy a ridiculous rich taste and a meal large enough to feed a village. It’s easy to prepare, but like many Arab dishes requires a bit…

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Video: How to make stuffed Grape Leaves, recipe

Posted on January 19, 2014April 4, 2015 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Video: How to make stuffed Grape Leaves, recipe
Video: How to make stuffed Grape Leaves, recipe

Author and writer Ray Hanania takes viewers through the steps to make the Mediterranean, Middle East recipe for Stuffed Grape Leaves, a popular lamb and rice food dish. By Ray Hanania Video demonstration of how to make stuffed grape leaves.

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Video Recipe: How to make Tabouleh Salad

Posted on December 7, 2013August 20, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Video Recipe: How to make Tabouleh Salad
Video Recipe: How to make Tabouleh Salad

Video Recipe: How to make Tabouleh Salad Tabouleh salad is not only a great side dish but it often is a main dish served and favored by vegetarians. But without a doubt, Tabouleh salad is healthy and good for your health. It’s great tasting and worthy of every health-conscious cook, and family dinner. Author and…

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