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Eid Shortbread

Traditional Eid shortbread cookies from Homs, Syria — crisp, buttery, and fragrant with fennel seeds and mahleb. Known as أقراص العيد in Arabic, these are a staple of Eid celebrations.

vegetariandessertpastry

medium

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Syrian 60 min

Madlouka with Ashta and Nuts

A Syrian layered dessert — مدلوقة — built from a toasted semolina and caramel base, a thick creamy ashta, and a generous topping of ghee-toasted mixed nuts.

dessertvegetarianmake-ahead

medium

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Syrian 35 min

Muhammara

A Syrian roasted pepper and walnut dip — محمرة — with deep smokiness from Aleppo peppers, richness from walnuts and tahini, and a bright tang from pomegranate molasses.

veganvegetarianroasted

easy

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High-fiber Cardamom Digestive Biscuits

Wholesome digestive biscuits made with whole wheat flour, wheat bran, and barley, fragrant with freshly ground cardamom and a hint of orange zest. Crisp, lightly sweet, and deeply satisfying.

vegetarianhigh-fiberbiscuits

easy

Syrian 40 min

Fatteh

A Levantine layered dish — فتة — of crispy baked pita topped with a creamy chickpea, tahini, and yogurt sauce, finished with toasted pine nuts, garlic-crisped in ghee, whole chickpeas, and a dusting of cumin and sweet pepper.

vegetarianchickpeasmezze

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Syrian 50 min

Kebbeh Hileh

A Homsi bulgur dumpling dish — كبة حيلة — where spiced bulgur balls are boiled in a tangy pomegranate and lemon broth, then tossed in a golden onion and garlic sauce. Comforting, fun to make, and entirely plant-based.

veganvegetariancomfort-food

medium

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Syrian 35 min

Muhammara

A Syrian roasted pepper and walnut dip — محمرة — with deep smokiness from Aleppo peppers, richness from walnuts and tahini, and a bright tang from pomegranate molasses.

veganvegetarianroasted

easy

Syrian 45 min

Mutabbal

A Syrian smoky roasted aubergine dip — متبل — blended with yogurt and tahini in a 3:1:1 ratio, sharpened with lemon and garlic, and finished with a pool of olive oil.

vegetariangluten-freeroasted

easy

Jordanian 150 min

Jordanian Mansaf

Jordan's national dish — منسف — slow-cooked lamb in a rich jameed and yogurt broth, served over turmeric rice on flatbread and topped with toasted almonds and parsley. A dish built for sharing.

lambpartycomfort-food

medium

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Syrian 60 min

Madlouka with Ashta and Nuts

A Syrian layered dessert — مدلوقة — built from a toasted semolina and caramel base, a thick creamy ashta, and a generous topping of ghee-toasted mixed nuts.

dessertvegetarianmake-ahead

medium

Syrian 65 min

Barley Za'atar Bread

A rustic, hearty loaf made with a blend of barley, whole wheat, and white flours, perfumed with za'atar. Crusty on the outside, soft and fragrant inside.

Eid Shortbread

Traditional Eid shortbread cookies from Homs, Syria — crisp, buttery, and fragrant with fennel seeds and mahleb. Known as أقراص العيد in Arabic, these are a staple of Eid celebrations.

vegetariandessertpastry

medium

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Eid Shortbread

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