Everything you need to know and learn about the Arab pantry

Dukkah or as the Gazans call it Dugga. Is a blend of spices, grains, legumes, nuts, and sometimes herbs. It zaatar’s first cousin. Dukkah is often eaten with with pita bread. First you dip the bread in olive oil and then a dip into the dukkah mixture. Dukkah made its way to Gaza through Egypt where its also consumed. In Palestine it’s often sold with fresh bread or kaek (sesame Jerusalem loaves) wrapped in a newspaper cone. The word Dugga or Dukkah comes from the Arabic word

Fall is so pretty in Chicago, the leaves are changing colors. Red, orange yellow and purple all over the place. This crisp cool weather makes me want to bake all things fall. Currently crushing on all things apples and pumpkins. My kids love granola on top of their yogurt bowls in the morning. So I gave this family favorite a fall makeover to fit the season. It makes for a great seasonal breakfast or snack. The best thing about making granola at home is that its so easy, no s