Salem Sader

The granddaughter of Syrian and Lebanese immigrants, Ruth Salem Sader grew up surrounded by the aromas and flavors of Middle Eastern spices and foods. After becoming a vegetarian, she discovered numerous options from Middle Eastern cuisine to include in her new diet. And she also began adapting other recipes to vegetarian options.

Vegetarian Arab Cuisine includes recipes for pastes, yogurts, salads, stews, eggs, desserts, drinks and more. Recipes include Lebanese Tabbouleh, Escarole in olive oil, Okra Stew, Rice with lentils, Fried Falafel Balls, Dried Apricot Candies with Almonds, Turkish Coffee with Cardamom and much more!

Ruth Salem Sader is the granddaughter of Syrian and Lebanese immigrants, born in Brazil. She studied in England and travelled around the world discovering many secrets of the local cuisines in places as diverse as Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates.