When the Aleppian Jewish community migrated from the ancient city of Aleppo in historic Syria & settled in New York & Latin American cities in the early 20th century it brought its rich cuisine & vibrant culture. Most Syrian recipes & traditions however were not written down & existed only in the minds of older generations. Poopa Dweck a first generation Syrian-Jewish American has devoted much of her life to preserving & celebrating her communitys centuries-old legacy. Dweck relates the history & culture of her community through its extraordinary cuisine offering more than 180 exciting ethnic recipes with tantalising photos & describing the unique customs that the Aleppian Jewish community observes during holidays & lifecycle events. Among the irresistible recipes are: Bazargan-Tangy Tamarind Bulgur Salad; Shurbat Addes-Hearty Red Lentil Soup with Garlic & Coriander; Kibbeh-Stuffed Syrian Meatballs with Ground Rice; Samak b Batata-Baked Middle Eastern Whole Fish with Potatoes; Sambousak-Buttery Cheese-Filled Sesame Pastries; Eras bi Ajweh-Date-Filled Crescents; & Chai Nana-Refreshing Mint Tea. Like mainstream Middle Eastern cuisines Aleppian Jewish dishes are alive with flavour & healthful ingredients-featuring whole grains vegetables legumes & olive oil-but with their own distinct cultural influences. In Aromas of Aleppo" cooks will discover the best of Poopa Dwecks recipes which gracefully combine Mediterranean & Levantine influences & range from small delights (or maza) to daily meals & regal holiday feasts
- such as the twelve-course Passover seder."