We loosely based this on a Nigella Lawson recipe, with substantial modifications: https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/beef_and_aubergine_46108 First, we followed the beef and cubed eggplant recipe exactly, except for reducing the Aleppo pepper to ¼ tsp. Second, we loosely followed the tahini-yogurt recipe as follows: 3 mounded Tbsp plain Greek yogurt, 2 mounded Tbsp tahini, 2 minced garlic cloves,… Continue reading Middle Eastern minced beef and eggplant over toasted pita (fatteh)
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Pita chips
We tried this recipe: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/homemade-pita-chips-recipe-1938841 However, instead of 375, we baked these at 425 to make sure they were browned and crisp. (Jan. 2019)
Syrian stewed white bean and beef stew
We tried this recipe from Mayada Anjari’s cookbook, The Bread and Salt Between Us. The recipe is too involved to summarize, but the cookbook is available for sale on Amazon: The Bread and Salt Between Us: Recipes and Stories from a Syrian Refugee’s Kitchen https://www.amazon.com/dp/1891105639/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4a7oCb0WZYC8J We found this stew very time-consuming and the result somewhat… Continue reading Syrian stewed white bean and beef stew
Syrian baked kofta with grated tomatoes
We tried this recipe from Mayada Anjari’s cookbook, The Bread and Salt Between Us. First, preheat oven to 400. Second, combine 1.5 lb minced beef (80/20 or 85/15), 1 small grated onion and 1.5 cups (one small bunch) coarsely chopped parsley leaves and tender stems (instead of mincing by hand, we used a handheld blender… Continue reading Syrian baked kofta with grated tomatoes
Syrian pan-seared coriander chicken
We tried this recipe from Mayada Anjari’s cookbook, The Bread and Salt Between Us. First, using a mortar and pestle, smash 6 large cloves garlic with ½ tsp kosher salt into a paste, then set aside. Second, using a large, high-walled stainless steel pan, heat 3 Tbsp olive oil on medium heat. Add the garlic… Continue reading Syrian pan-seared coriander chicken
Syrian baked kofta with pomegranate molasses and tahini
We tried this recipe from Mayada Anjari’s The Bread and Salt Between Us. First, preheat the oven to 400. Second, make the kofta by combining 2 lb minced beef, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 small minced onion, 2/3 of a bunch(about 1 cup) minced parsley (leaves and tender stems only), 1 Tbsp water, 1 Tbsp… Continue reading Syrian baked kofta with pomegranate molasses and tahini
Simple Middle Eastern-style salad
We made this ad hoc: wash, squeeze dry, and chop ½ bunch parsley. Wash and dice one medium tomato. Dice ½ bell pepper. Wash and trim 3-4 red radishes, then cut into ½ inch half-moons. Place each vegetable in a row on a flat round bowl. Squeeze the juice of one lemon overtop, drizzle with… Continue reading Simple Middle Eastern-style salad
Syrian roast cumin-marinated chicken and potatoes
We tried this recipe from Mayada Anjari’s The Bread and Salt Between Us cookbook, available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1891105639/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4SZ-BbXE65WQZ The basic recipe is as follows: first, make several small incisions into 3 lb skinless, bone-in chicken pieces (we used drumsticks and 2 breasts, cut in half) and marinate in ¼ cup white vinegar, ¼ cup olive oil,… Continue reading Syrian roast cumin-marinated chicken and potatoes
Syrian eggplant, potato, and minced beef stew
We tried this recipe from Mayada Anjari’s The Bread and Salt Between Us, but we added a substantial amount of minced beef, which meant we could omit all but 2 tsp of vegetable oil. First, spray a large capacity (8 quart), wide, and high-walled Dutch oven with some oil, heat the pot on medium-high, then… Continue reading Syrian eggplant, potato, and minced beef stew
Syrian chicken and potato soup with bulgur
We tried this recipe from Mayada Anjari’s Syrian cookbook, The Bread and Salt Between Us: The Bread and Salt Between Us: Recipes and Stories from a Syrian Refugee’s Kitchen, available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1891105639/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bOD8Bb4DRVHEN Here is the original recipe, with notes about our modifications: first, place a 2 lb bone-in, skin on chicken pieces (we used a… Continue reading Syrian chicken and potato soup with bulgur
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