Food becomes a thing they can share, and her book offers a reminder that in the face of ongoing atrocities, famine and war, there remains culture to celebrate and preserve.

Amateur cook Amjaad Al-Hussain shares her family recipes in "Sifratna," meaning "our dining table."

A healthcare professional turns her hobby into a hardback with a self-published cookbook out this month.

Amjaad Al-Hussain, a first-generation American who is committed to preserving Yemeni culture. She’s never stepped foot in the country, but as the daughter of immigrants, she’s made it her mission to record her family’s recipes.