Sanaa Abourezk

Sanaa Abourezk, a well-known chef, author, nutrition expert, and restaurateur, has honed her craft through culinary education in prestigious schools like Masha Innocenti Cooking School in Florence, Italy, and the Cordon Bleu in Paris, France.

With a background in Agricultural Engineering as an undergraduate and a Master's Degree in Nutrition, Sanaa combines her diverse expertise to create exceptional cuisine and promote healthy eating.

As an accomplished author, Sanaa has published popular cookbooks like 'Oh Boy, I Can't Believe It's Soy' and 'Secrets of Healthy Middle Eastern Cuisine,' with a third book, 'Gluten-Free Mediterranean,' slated for release in Spring 2008.

Sanaa's culinary skills shine at her restaurant, Sanaa's Gourmet Mediterranean, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where she offers a delightful array of Mediterranean dishes crafted from fresh, real, and wholesome ingredients.

Beyond running her successful restaurant, Sanaa also conducts cooking classes to educate and inspire individuals on healthy food preparation and the joy of sharing meals with loved ones.

An advisor on nutrition and food safety, Sanaa is a respected figure in the culinary world, contributing a weekly food and culture column to the Gannet Newspaper, The Sioux Falls Argus Leader.