All About Qamar al-Din (Middle Eastern Fruit Leather) & Its Uses
At first glance, Qamar al-Din may look unimpressive, but it’s an essential ingredient that has many uses. It’s made by pureeing fresh fruit with sugar into a paste and drying it into thin sheets. The sheets can be rolled up and enjoyed as a sweet treat, but it’s most commonly made into a drink or […]
Recipe: Ma’amoul (Date Cookies)
Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar and is dedicated to prayer, self-reflection, and charity. During this holy month, participants fast from sunrise through sunset. The next month, a 3-day celebration, Eid al-Fitr, is held to mark the end of Ramadan and the fasting month. During this celebration, friends and families come together […]
Recipe: Rosewater Baklava
Ramadan is an important month in Islam that is meant for prayer, discipline, and gratuity. During this holy season, participants fast from sunrise through sunset. Suhoor is the meal that is eaten before sunrise and iftar is enjoyed after sunset. To break the fast, elaborate meals with various dishes are often made to satisfy the […]
Recipe: Nan-e Berenji (Persian Rice Cookies)
Nan-e Berenji is a traditional Persian cookie that is most often enjoyed during Norouz, or Persian New Year. These crumbly cookies are flavored with rosewater and topped with poppy seeds. Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup confectioners sugar 1 egg yolk 1 cups rice flour 1/4 cup rosewater 1-2 tbsp. poppy seeds Instructions: In […]
