Yemeni cuisine is one of the most important, richest and diverse Arab cuisines, as it combines a large number of foods and meals that represent the

Sorry for my lack of posting lately, we are in the middle of packing the house for our move back to Jordan and things are overwhelming, to say the least. To make up for my absence I am sharing a MUST try recipe if you are a fan of spices: Mandi our Arabic flavor recipe…

Akram Said, a chef from New York, shares his mother’s recipe for chicken zorbiyan, and the journey to her homeland.

Yemeni Fish with Rice and Sahawiq is a delicious and flavorful combination of marinated, and baked fish served over a bed of fluffy rice and paired with a tantalizing sauce known as Sahawiq.

May the saints of Yemen not trade in their inheritance in Heaven for a bit of mere Lentil Soup

Yemeni fasoulia is a dish of mashed kidney beans cooked with onion, tomato, and spices, essentially a Middle Eastern refried beans.

This is the definition of Yemeni comfort food. No Yemeni breakfast is complete without this rich bean stew. Almost every Middle Eastern Country has its variation of this staple. Double this recipe for a large brunch party or breakfast picnic. Ful is also the perfect dish to share with your vegetarian and vegan friends. It is very simple to make and heats up very easily (tastes even better the next day). Ful also freezes very well, so make it part of your weekly meal prep.You can also swap…

Yemenis are known for their classic tomato salsa that is literally served with every meal. I grew up calling it Zahawig (with emphasis on the z", others pronounce it the way it is spelled in arabic - "sahawig" with a softer "s". A variation of this staple is made without the tomatoes and instead more greens (cilantro and green chilis) - also known as "bisbaas" in Yemen. The history of this condiment is fascinating. It wasn't until I was older that I learned that Yemenite Jews introduced…

Yemeni food is flavorful but not spicy on its own. Zahawiq is how spice is added to the food, which leaves it up to personal preference how spicy or not you want to make your food.