Note: Adapted from Poopa Dweck’s “Aromas of Aleppo.” A meat grinder is required for this recipe. Rice flour can be found at Asian markets and well-stocked supermarkets. 1. Grind the chuck roast in a ...

There are many versions of the much-loved Middle Eastern snack. Here’s my favourite Kibbeh, a “versatile paste of grains, onion and meat”, as The Oxford Companion to Food puts it, is known and loved ...

In a large bowl, mix raw minced beef with chopped large onion and teaspoonfuls of seasoning and salt. Mix well by hand to fully incorporate. Add burghul and mix by hand, to integrate and blend well ...

To make the filling, saute the onions in the olive oil until just soft, about 5 minutes. Add the chickpeas, walnuts, spinach, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Remove from the heat and set aside. To make ...