
Cardamom-Scented Fruit Salad
As in North Africa, Iraq, Iran and beyond, fruit salads are becoming popular in the Arab Gulf. Today, almost every type of fruit is sold

As in North Africa, Iraq, Iran and beyond, fruit salads are becoming popular in the Arab Gulf. Today, almost every type of fruit is sold

In the lands of the Fertile Crescent during the bygone ages, when the affluent held their banquets, Arab sweets reached their height of magnificence. At

I enjoyed these wonderful fritters many times during my travels in the Arabian Peninsula, and especially at daily Iftar buffets prepared in the holy month

There are a whole series of different types of Khabees, or custards, made in all of the Arab Gulf countries, but they are especially popular

Kusa Mahshi is one of the dishes that is widely found in Qatar today and remains very common in the eastern Mediterranean countries of Iraq

This dish is excellent when served as a side dish to any type of meat or fish dish. My favorite way to serve it is

This Saudi Arabian dish can be served as a main dish or as a spicy salad. An abundant use of fresh coriander leaves (cilantro) gives

As its name suggests, this popular Saudi Arabian dish, identified as Hijazi cuisine (from the Western province of Hijaz), likely came to the country with

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: In the coastal region of Sinaloa, chickens are split in half; marinated with bitter orange, garlic, and herbs; and slow-roasted over

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: We wanted a juicy, tender roast chicken infused with Mexican flavors that would be easy enough to make any day of


