Eid Al-Fitr – 2016
July 6th, 2016
Eid Al-Fitr “Smaller Eid”, is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Today is the first day of Eid Al-Fitr.
Eid Mubarak to all of you and your families. May you have a joyful and blessed Eid with family and friends.
Ma’amoul
July 2nd, 2016
Ma’amoul are small shortbread pastries filled with dates, orange “my mom’s creation”, walnuts, pistachios, or occasionally cheese, loukoum or other fillings. They can be decorated by hand or in special wooden molds. They are very popular in Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and other Levantine countries. The smell of freshly baked Ma’amoul spreading throughout the place is an Eid ritual. Many of you have asked me about Ma’amoul recipe, so here it is.
Let’s make Ma’amoul:
To Aleppo With Love – Foul Mdammas Bel-Khaltah Al-Halabiyeh
June 30th, 2016
Foul Mdammas (Foul Mudammas) is a very popular dish served for breakfast or any meal of the day. In Syria, we prepare Foul Mdammas in two ways which are Foul Mdammas Bez-Zeit (fava beans with olive oil) and Foul Mdammas Bel-Laban (Fava beans with yogurt). Previously, I’ve shared a recipe for Foul Mdammas, and the recipe for today is almost similar to old one but with Aleppine twist.
Let’s make Foul Mdammas Bel-Khaltah Al-Halabiyeh:
Ramadan Kareem – 2016
June 6th, 2016
Ramadan is the ninth month of Islamic calendar, Muslims worldwide observe this as a month of fasting. Today is the first day of Ramadan.
Ramadan Kareem to all of my lovely followers. May the holy month bring peace and happiness to you and your loved ones.
To Aleppo With Love – Dibs Al-Fleifleh Al-Halabiyeh
May 31st, 2016
Dibs Al-Fleifleh Al-Halabiyeh is red pepper paste made from Aleppo Pepper (a variety of Capsicum annuum). It is prepared in summer (July and August). Dibs Al-Fleifleh Al-Halabiyeh is widely used in Syrian Cuisine especially in Aleppo. it is used in many recipes such as Manaqish as you see in the picture, Kibbeh Naiyeh Bi-Zeit Az-Zeitoun, Itch, Bathenjan Mshattah, Mhammara, Lahm Bi-‘Ajin, and others.
Let’s make Dibs Al-Fleifleh Al-Halabiyeh:
