NEWCOMER KITCHEN — March 2

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Shorbat Silq Bis Adas شوربة سلق بعدس Lentils have been an essential part of the Levantine winter pantry (mouneh) since biblical times; indeed, Esau allegedly forfeited his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of lentil soup – one possibly not all that different than the one we are making tonight. This hearty winter soup is […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — March 9

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  Freekeh فريكة Freekeh is made from green durum wheat that processed in a special way to create a unique flavor. The wheat is harvested while the grains are yellow and the seeds still are soft; it then is piled and sun-dried. The piles are carefully set on fire so only the straw and chaff […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — March 16

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Tabakh Rohoo (طباخ روحو) The cold winter months are the time to break out the luscious, slow-cooked comfort foods like this delicious tomato-based eggplant stew with zucchini, potato and small cubes of lamb. Similar to North African tagines or Persian khoresh, it is redolent with warm spices and sometime enriched with some melted ghee before […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — March 23

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  Jaj Batata bil Foron جاج و بطاطا بالفرن Potatoes have become part of the comfort food repertoire all over the world, and the Mediterranean is no exception. Everywhere from France to Greece to Egypt has their own version of a simple and satisfying meal of roast chicken and potatoes; Syrians like theirs with lots […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — March 30

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El Rgaga الرقاقه أو المكامير El Rgaga (aka Al Makameer) is a traditional dish from the countryside around Daraa, a city in the southwest of Syria near the border with Jordan. When there is a big occasion with many guests, groups of neighbourhood women get together and make a big batch. Many layers of thinly […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — April 6

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Bulgur Bandoura برغل ببندورة Bulgur, whole wheat that has been parboiled, dried and then cracked, is one of the very nutritious staple grains in Syrian cuisine. It comes in a range of colours, from pale yellow to dark brown, and grinds, from very fine to coarse. In this classic dish, bulgur is cooked with tomatoes […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — April 13

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Mahashi Bialllahma محاشي باللحمة -or- Mahashi Nabatia محاشي نباتية Stuffed vegetables were cherished by the former Ottoman Empire, and they made them popular from the Balkans to the Levant. Pale green young zucchinis are very popular, but almost any vegetable can be Mashi (stuffed). Today it's a combination of eggplants (batenjan), tomatoes (bandoura) and peppers […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — April 20

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Fatteh Djaj فتتة جاج Fatteh (فتّة‎‎ meaning crushed or crumbs) is a broad category of Levantine dishes made with pieces of crispy flatbread layered with yogurt and other ingredients. It is popular across Egypt, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan and Southern Syria, but uncommon further North. This dish is so closely associated with Syrian food that it […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — April 27

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Kibbeh Summaqiyah كبة سماقية Kibbeh in sumac sauce are a specialty of Aleppo, considered by many to be the culinary capital of Syria. Kibbeh – egg-sized elongated balls of finely ground spiced halal beef and bulgur stuffed with a ground beef and nut mixture, are fried and then topped with a tangy, dark red sumac-infused […]

$5 – $50

NEWCOMER KITCHEN — May 4

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Sayadieh صيادية Fish and seafood is something of a rarity in Syrian cuisine, but it does appear in the specialities of areas along the Mediterranean coast in the East. In this dish (roughly translated as "fisherman's dish"), white fish (tilapia) is delicately seasoned with a blend of warm spices (baharat), and served atop long grain […]

$5 – $50