Edible Queens

Deasura

• Photo by Sonya Gropman

  Kinafa, a dessert of shredded phyllo dough, sweet cheese, ricotta, rose water and orange blossom water.

• Photo by Sonya Gropman

  Shami holding two plated desserts–Baklawa and Kateyef (stuffed Syrian pancakes).

• Photo by Sonya Gropman

  Shami helping customers at Deasura.

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  Deasura’s tabouli, with chopped parsley as the primary ingredient, plus onion, tomatoes, mint, bulgur wheat, olive oil and lemon juice.

• Photo by Sonya Gropman

  Shami with her brother and co-owner, Mohannad Jdeed.

• Photo by Sonya Gropman

  Baba ganouge (grilled eggplant spread)

• Photo by Sonya Gropman

  Sautéed Loubiyeh (lightly sautéed green beans with onions, toasted garlic, and spices)