Mongolian Beef – Asian Style

This wonderful flavorful recipe is inspired by Mongolian and Asian American cuisine featuring tender slices of beef coated in a rich sauce that blends sweetness with savory notes along with the aroma of garlic and onion. It is typically served as a main dish alongside rice or noodles and is loved for being both deeply flavorful and quick to prepare at home.

Key Features
• Balanced flavors combining sweet and salty
• Easy and fast to prepare making it perfect for lunch or dinner

Majouqat Halawat Al-Jeben (Sweet Cheese Pan Dessert)

Syrian Halawet El Jibn is a traditional dessert famous in the cities of Hama and Homs with both claiming its origin. It is made from semolina water sugar and unsalted sweet cheese. “Ma‘jouqat Halawet El Jibn” follows the same concept but is prepared by spreading the mixture in a tray or Pyrex dish without rolling then topping it with cream and pistachios before drizzling it with syrup.
This dessert is known for its slightly soft slightly stretchy texture and its rich flavor that blends the sweetness of the syrup with the unique taste of the cheese. It is usually served as a dessert after meals or alongside coffee and tea and is considered one of the most beloved traditional Syrian sweets enjoyed by both adults and children.

Aleppo Mixed Grill with Authentic Marinades

Aleppine grills are among the most iconic dishes of Aleppo known for marinating meat with the city’s special spices such as Aleppo pepper before grilling over charcoal which gives them a smoky distinctive flavor. The meats used typically include beef lamb or chicken and the dish is served with fresh bread salads and appetizers making it a rich balanced main meal.

There are several traditional types of Aleppine grills the most famous being
• Shuqaf: small pieces of marinated meat
• Kebab: seasoned ground meat shaped onto skewers
• Khashkhash: a spiced kebab mixed with parsley and onion then wrapped onto a skewer and grilled over charcoal

In Aleppo it is a cherished tradition for families to gather on Fridays to enjoy grilled meats turning the meal into a social event that brings together relatives and friends around authentic flavors reflecting the warm spirit of Aleppine hospitality.