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Amal Khidr

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Chicken Sumac Rolls
Salads and appetizers
130 minHard

Chicken Sumac Rolls

Chicken sumac rolls, or musakhan, are a very delicious and easy recipe too! You can use leftover chicken from the day before to make them. Olive oil is one of the secrets to this recipe!

Creamy Pasta Casserole
Main dishes
50 minEasy

Creamy Pasta Casserole

Creamy pasta is a super-tasty, practical French-style dish. You can add cheese and chicken or leave it vegetarian — either way it makes a rich, satisfying meal.

Delicious Purslane Manaqish
Salads and appetizers
75 minHard

Delicious Purslane Manaqish

Purslane manaqish — a delightful recipe. Purslane (also called farfahīn) is one of the tastiest greens for fattoush and salads; it can be served as a salad or made into pastries. Truly delicious.

Lahm bi Ajeen (Meat Flatbreads) Recipe
Pastries
75 minHard

Lahm bi Ajeen (Meat Flatbreads) Recipe

A detailed, excellent Lahm bi Ajeen recipe — from making the soft, pillowy dough to the meat topping and baking method. All steps and timings included.

Homemade Shaibiyat
Desserts
75 minMedium

Homemade Shaibiyat

Shaibiyat made at home — a special recipe for one of the most delicious Arabic sweets commonly served during the holy month. But you can enjoy it anytime the craving hits.

Sheet-Pan Beef Shawarma
Main dishes
75 minExpert

Sheet-Pan Beef Shawarma

Delicious, detailed sheet-pan beef shawarma recipe — from the shawarma marinade to the tarator and the accompanying salad. Enjoy!

Vegetable Curry Rice
Salads and appetizers
55 minEasy

Vegetable Curry Rice

Vegetable curry rice is a hearty dish that can be served on its own with a salad or alongside kebabs or grilled chicken. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Kibbeh with Yogurt
Main dishes
150 minHard

Pumpkin Kibbeh with Yogurt

Pumpkin kibbeh with yogurt — a recipe worth trying. Similar to meat kibbeh with yogurt, this version is delicious. The recipe is detailed and clear.

Moroccan Couscous Dish
Main dishes
85 minHard

Moroccan Couscous Dish

Moroccan couscous is legendary. Our method treats the recipe properly and presents every detail with precise notes so you can prepare the best, authentic couscous.

Easy Quinoa Salad
Salads and appetizers
80 minMedium

Easy Quinoa Salad

Quinoa salad — a recently popular salad thanks to quinoa's many benefits. A nutritious, refreshing salad that can stand in for a full meal.

How to Make Potato Gratin
Salads and appetizers
90 minMedium

How to Make Potato Gratin

Potato gratin — a popular French dish that’s delicious served with steak or chicken. Here’s an easy, practical method to make it.

Cocoa Tiramisu in Cups
Desserts
50 minEasy

Cocoa Tiramisu in Cups

Cocoa tiramisu in cups, served as individual portions — great presentation and even better taste. This dessert is quick to prepare and very easy.

How to Make Churros (Fried Dough Dessert)
Desserts
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How to Make Churros (Fried Dough Dessert)

Churros — fried dough — are a delicious sweet from Latin kitchens. Very easy to make, but the dough should rest for a full day before frying. Try them with melted chocolate and strawberries.

Fried Apple Crepes
Desserts
75 minMedium

Fried Apple Crepes

Fried apple crepes — delicious and quick to make. Great for breakfast or dessert: crispy apple slices coated in soft crepe batter. Don't forget a dusting of powdered sugar on top.

Easy Greek Salad
Salads and appetizers
30 minEasy

Easy Greek Salad

Greek salad — one of the simplest and tastiest hearty salads. Serve it alongside any main course or enjoy it as a light dinner.

Cannelloni Pasta
Main dishes
90 minMedium

Cannelloni Pasta

Cannelloni — a vegetarian, unconventional pasta recipe. A distinctive dish that kids will surely love. Add it to your pasta recipes to vary your options.

Herb Salad with Sunflower Seeds
Salads and appetizers
30 minEasy

Herb Salad with Sunflower Seeds

Herb salad with sunflower seeds and pomegranate — light, easy, nutritious and quick to prepare. Pairs well with various meat and chicken dishes.

Avocado and Qishta (Cream) Dessert
Desserts
85 minMedium

Avocado and Qishta (Cream) Dessert

Avocado and qishta — a perfectly harmonious pair. We often serve avocado juice with cottage-style qishta, but in this recipe the cream is cooked and just as delicious. Don’t forget fresh seasonal fruit!

How to Make Beef Kebab
Main dishes
35 minEasy

How to Make Beef Kebab

Beef kebab is a quick recipe from the Arab kitchen — very tasty when grilled and best served with tarator (tahini) sauce and piyaz (onion salad). It’s also delicious with white rice.

Semolina Dessert
Desserts
60 minEasy

Semolina Dessert

Semolina halawa (semidiyeh) with clotted cream and nuts — a distinctive, delicious dessert. If you're short on time and want an easy sweet, this is it!

Cheese Halawa in Cups
Desserts
140 minHard

Cheese Halawa in Cups

Cheese halawa in cups presented like tiramisu — the same wonderful cheese halawa recipe but served with style. A few small touches make a big difference :)

Chicken Quesadilla with Saj Bread
Main dishes
90 minHard

Chicken Quesadilla with Saj Bread

Chicken quesadilla made with saj (markook) bread or tortilla — a Mexican recipe that’s easy, quick, and tested at home.

Tomato Appetizers with Basil Sauce
Salads and appetizers
110 minHard

Tomato Appetizers with Basil Sauce

Tomato appetizers with basil sauce are an Italian recipe you can prepare quickly and easily with ingredients commonly found at home. Try this delightful recipe.

Oven-Baked Small Pumpkin Stuffed with Meat and Vegetables
Main dishes
40 minEasy

Oven-Baked Small Pumpkin Stuffed with Meat and Vegetables

A unique stuffed pumpkin with meat and vegetables — an unconventional, special dish to honor guests or indulge yourself. Great for lunch, dinner, or brunch.