Aqras Kefta Meqliyeh

November 30th, 2019

Aqras Kefta is minced meat mixed with bulgur wheat or ka’ek crumbs, seasoned with garlic, salt and black pepper, then fried and served.

Let’s make Aqras Kefta Meqliyeh:

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Memories Of Syria – 2019

October 31st, 2019

With mixed feelings after 10 years, I went home for a vacation. Despite the fact, the vacation was short; I fully enjoyed it. It was just enough time for us to discover the city after all these years, spend some time with our family, enjoy fresh flavorful food and share some laughs. I want to keep this post simple and I will just leave you with some photos.

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Το Aleppo With Love – Zardeh

September 19th, 2019

Zardeh a sort of sweet pudding from rice that is characterized by the flavor of saffron. In the past, this sweet was served on special occasions in Aleppo, specifically at wedding. the Aleppine proverb says “No more Zardeh after wedding” “من بعد العرس ما في زردة”, because it has good amount of sugar. It is also popular in Iran and Iraq. 

Let’s make Zardeh:

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Eid Al-Adha, Sweets – 2019

August 14th, 2019

Eid Al-Adha “Festival of Sacrifice” or “Greater Eid”, Eid Al-Adha annually falls on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja of the lunar Islamic calendar. It is celebrated all around the world, where people families visit, kids are given money, and Eid sweets are served to well-wishers and relatives. And like each year this post is about the sweets I prepared for Eid.

Read the Archive:

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2009

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2010

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2013

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2014

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2015

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2016

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2017

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2018

Eid Al-Fitr, Sweets – 2019

Eid Al-Adha, Sweets – 2009

Eid Al-Adha, Sweets – 2010

Eid Al-Adha, Sweets – 2015

Eid Al-Adha, Sweets – 2016

Eid Al-Adha, Sweets – 2017

Eid Al-Adha, Sweets – 2018

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Eid Al-Adha – 2019

August 11th, 2019

Eid Al-Adha “Festival of Sacrifice” or “Greater Eid”, Eid Al-Adha annually falls on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja of the lunar Islamic calendar. The festivities last for three days or more depending on the country. Eid Al-Adha occurs the day after the pilgrims conducting Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia by Muslims worldwide, descend from Mount Arafat.

Eid Mubarak to all of you and your families. May you have a joyful and blessed Eid with family and friends.

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