A photorealistic, cinematic-style, horizontal photograph of Middle Eastern Kibbeh placed on a rustic ceramic plate. Several golden-brown fried kibbeh croquettes lie on the plate, oval and crisp, with one cut open to show juicy spiced lamb (or beef) filling with pine nuts and chopped onions. The plate rests on a textured wooden table, surrounded by a small bowl of tahini or yogurt sauce, fresh mint leaves, lemon wedges, and toasted pine nuts. Warm, soft lighting highlights the crispy surface and creates gentle shadows. The background features authentic Middle Eastern Christian Christmas decorations including olive-wood Nativity carvings, red-and-gold Middle Eastern embroidered cloth, brass candle lanterns with warm candlelight, Bethlehem-style star ornaments, cedar or olive branches instead of pine, and festive Middle Eastern fruits such as pomegranates and dates, all softly blurred to keep focus on the kibbeh, creating a rich, warm, realistic Middle Eastern Christmas atmosphere.
