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Recipe: Syrian Chicken Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,099] All the flavors of the Middle East come together in this dish, with its rich, aromatic spices and piquant cherries, and a hint of citrus and honey. Destinations: Syria Topics: Food
Film Review: The Visitor Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,099] When a Connecticut college professor returns to his seldom-used New York City apartment, he discovers an illegal immigrant couple have taken up residence. Instead of having them arrested, he takes the... Destinations: Syria Topics: People \| Performing Arts
Film Review: The Syrian Bride Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,099] Directed by Eran Riklis, The Syrian Bride casts a spotlight on the ongoing territorial dispute between Israel and Syria within the context of a bride-and-groom-to-be from opposite sides of the border... Destinations: Syria \| Israel Topics: People \| Religion \| Performing Arts \| 20th Century History \| War & Conflict
Recipe: A Trio of Syrian Mezza Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,099] One of Syria’s most popular culinary traditions is meze or mezza, an array of dishes to nosh and nibble over the course of several hours. Popular mezza include dips and salads served with lettuce leaves and khubz flatbread for scooping. Destinations: Syria Topics: Food
'Lawrence of Arabia' Middle Eastern Recipes and Photos Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,099] This Middle Eastern menu features a savory array of international dishes, including Pan-Fried Chickpeas, Black Bean Hummus, Falafel with Tahini, Snapper with Savory Tomato Sauce, Lamb Kefta Kebabs,... Destinations: Turkey \| Saudi Arabia \| Iran \| Syria \| Lebanon \| Iraq Topics: Food
Foods of the Greater Syria Area: A Legacy of a Venerable Past Habeeb Salloum - hsalloum [11,330] The foods of Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine, with recipes for a complete meal. Destinations: Damascus \| Syria Topics: Food
Recipe: Parsley and Burghul Salad - Taboula Habeeb Salloum - hsalloum [11,330] Serves about 6 to 8 This salad has become world-renowned. It has been made popular in the Americas and Europe by Lebanese immigrants who in one generation forget their language and culture but never... Destinations: Damascus \| Syria Topics: Food
Recipe: Barbecued Meat Balls with Cherries - Kufta Bil Karaz Habeeb Salloum - hsalloum [11,330] Serves about 4 In Aleppo a special kind of bitter-black cherry, only found around the city, is used when preparing this dish. 1 pound finely ground lean lamb 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2... Destinations: Damascus \| Syria Topics: Food
Recipe: Ground Meat with Pine Nuts - Kufta Mabrouma Habeeb Salloum - hsalloum [11,330] Serves 6 to 8 This is a speciality of Aleppo where it is baked and served in a round platter, with the rolls arranged in diminishing circles. 2 medium onions, very finely chopped 4 cloves garlic,... Destinations: Damascus \| Syria Topics: Food
Recipe: Semolina Dessert - Maamuneeya Habeeb Salloum - hsalloum [11,330] Serves 8 A speciality of Aleppo, maamuneeya is an excellent and simple to prepare tasty dessert. 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup semolina 1 cup milk 1 cup sugar water 1 cup whipped cream 4 tablespoons... Destinations: Damascus \| Syria Topics: Food

Recipe: Syrian Chicken

Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,099]

All the flavors of the Middle East come together in this dish, with its rich, aromatic spices and piquant cherries, and a hint of citrus and honey.

Destinations: Syria
Topics: Food

When a Connecticut college professor returns to his seldom-used New York City apartment, he discovers an illegal immigrant couple have taken up residence. Instead of having them arrested, he takes the...

Destinations: Syria
Topics: People | Performing Arts

Film Review: The Syrian Bride

Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,099]

Directed by Eran Riklis, The Syrian Bride casts a spotlight on the ongoing territorial dispute between Israel and Syria within the context of a bride-and-groom-to-be from opposite sides of the border...

Destinations: Syria | Israel
Topics: People | Religion | Performing Arts | 20th Century History | War & Conflict

Tabouli, Roasted Garlic Mutabal and Lentil Salad

Recipe: A Trio of Syrian Mezza

Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,099]

One of Syria’s most popular culinary traditions is meze or mezza, an array of dishes to nosh and nibble over the course of several hours. Popular mezza include dips and salads served with lettuce leaves and khubz flatbread for scooping.

Destinations: Syria
Topics: Food

'Lawrence of Arabia' Middle Eastern Recipes and Photos

Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,099]

This Middle Eastern menu features a savory array of international dishes, including Pan-Fried Chickpeas, Black Bean Hummus, Falafel with Tahini, Snapper with Savory Tomato Sauce, Lamb Kefta Kebabs,...