Tzatziki

• 1/2 english cucumber
• 1/2  tsp salt
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove fresh garlic
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 Tbsp fresh mint (chopped)
• 2 cups whole milk greek yogurt

Syrian Spice

• 2 Tbsp allspice
• 2 Tbsp cumin
• 1 Tbsp ground cloves
• 1 Tbsp black pepper
• 1/2 Tbsp nutmeg

Kibbeh

• 1 cup #1 grade cracked wheat (aka bulgur)
• 3 lbs ground lamb (or ground beef, can do a mixture of both)'
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/3 cup pine nuts