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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

For this very unique speciality of Aleppo, I found this lovely summary by food blogger Corinne Mossati: "The people of Aleppo have a shared passion. Not only do they pride […]

Kabsa كبسة‎‎ Kabsa is a family of rice dishes believed to be indigenous to Saudi Arabia, where it is commonly regarded as a national dish. I can be found in […]

Yabrak يبرق Stuffed grape vine leaves can be found on tables all around the Eastern Mediterranean. This Syrian recipe, features a ground beef and rice filling seasoned generously with parsley, […]

From a Seed Comes a Tree: A Community Dinner in Celebration of Eid and Newcomer Kitchen A Joyful Night of Traditional Syrian Food, Music & Activities Where: The 519 • […]