Kabob! Our Aleppo Burger! Published October 14, 2019 We called our Aleppo Burgers, Kabob! I remember that this most versatile meat mixture Sitto would make was our Syrian version of a Burger. … Read More
Sitto’s Syrian Spices Published August 31, 2019 Sitto used her Syrian spices like the most renown of Chefs! It was a habit of hers, reaching for this herb or spice and … Read More
Aros, Sitto’s Aleppo Turnovers Published July 11, 2019 So many times, I’d walk into Sitto’s house as she was baking Aros, Sitto’s Aleppo Turnovers. I remember that the aroma of Mahlab would … Read More
Syrian Spice Blend Published May 29, 2019 Why not make your own Syrian Spice Blend? The wonderful aroma and distinctive taste of this savory, somewhat sweet, yet peppery Aleppo spice … Read More
Cooking Is Love! Published April 26, 2019 Sitto taught me something I carry with me always….that Cooking Is Love! My grandmother was always there for us in tough times. … Read More
My mother’s favorite dish is Mujedarra! Published February 28, 2019 One of my mother’s favorite dishes is Mujedarra. She had lots of company, as that famous Lentil Pilaf is loved by millions of Middle … Read More
Pasta and Chick Peas Published February 8, 2019 Pasta and Chick Peas was one of our family favorites. Sitto always called it “Mugrabiya” in Arabic. In those early days, Sitto … Read More
Kahek B’ Ajweh, Aleppo Date Biscuits Published January 3, 2019 Aunt Lizzie’s Kahek B’Ajweh, are those Aleppo Date Biscuits we all love! Although Kahek is made throughout Syria and the Middle East, … Read More
Memories of my Syrian Heritage Published December 3, 2018 Memories of my Syrian Heritage is one of the most precious memories I have of my beloved grandmother, Sitto Naima. It is her … Read More
Knaifi, Sitto Naima’s Shredded Pastry Published October 23, 2018 Knaifi, Sitto Naima’s Shredded Pastry is a Syrian sweet that looks delicious and exotic! It’s not! This traditional Aleppo dessert is made … Read More