Earlier this month a video clip circulated on the Insta feeds of some friends: Its title is “Arab grandmas try Trader Joe’s za’atar.” You can probably guess these women’s reactions — a lot of confused ...

National Mansaf Day is observed every November 30 and pays homage to Jordan's dish, Mansaf. Introduced by the local Jordanian Bedouin tribes, the original Mansaf was a simple combination of lamb and ...

No aroma in this world evokes more memories for me that the warm scent of home-cooked mansaf, especially the tangy yogurt sauce that simmers for hours on the stove. Served at large gatherings to ...

In Jordan, a sumptuous dish that has its roots in an ancient war has evolved over the centuries to be widely cherished as a symbol of peace and hospitality. Mansaf -- the kingdom's national dish of ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook I remember my dad pulling me aside at a family gathering to a plethora of Jordanian food including ...