When shopping, make sure to purchase fine-grained bulgur; medium or coarse-grained bulgur won't hydrate well (it must be cooked) and will produce very crunchy kibbeh. While sumac isn't essential for ...

This north Syrian dish of tomato soup with kibbeh meatballs is fragrant with allspice and fresh cilantro. Roll the beef-rice mixture into 1-inch balls. In a small dish, combine the oil and lemon juice ...

Roasted squash, delicious on its own, is also a natural base for other warming, hearty dishes. A strata with leeks and gruyere satisfies for any meal, while kibbeh, a Middle Eastern dish of bulgur ...