Our Syria: Recipes from Dwelling

Syria has at all times been the assembly level for essentially the most scrumptious flavors from East and West, the place spices and sweetness collide. Even now, in probably the nation’s darkest hour, Syrian households in tiny flats from Beirut to Berlin are seeking out the perfect tomatoes, lemons, pomegranates, and parsley to evoke the reminiscence of residence, maintaining their treasured meals historical past alive throughout continents.

Pals and passionate cooks Itab and Dina met Syrian ladies within the Center East and Europe to gather collectively the perfect recipes from one of many world’s biggest meals cultures. They spent months cooking with them, studying their recipes and listening to tales of residence. Recipes like the next elicit vibrant photographs of an historical tradition:

• Sizzling Yogurt Soup
• Recent Thyme and Halloumi Salad
• Lamb and Okra Stew
• Rooster Shawarma Wraps
• Semolina and Coconut Cake

Our Syria is a scrumptious celebration of the distinctive style, tradition, and meals of Syria-and a celebration of all the pieces that meals and reminiscence can imply to a person, to a household, and to a nation.