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Yemeni Zurbian with Chicken
Main dishes
105 minHard

Yemeni Zurbian with Chicken

How to make Yemeni chicken zurbian with an authentic, traditional recipe! Zurbian is one of Yemen’s most famous dishes and is similar to mandi and biryani. It is especially popular in the city of Aden and is prepared for celebrations and holidays :)

Qawarma Meat
Preserves and pickles
130 minMedium

Qawarma Meat

How to make qawarma meat with an easy, tried-and-tested homemade recipe! Qawarma is one of the Lebanese pantry staples, often prepared at the end of summer to be used during the cold winter months. It is fried and salted meat, known in some Arab countries as dried meat or "qadeed." It is usually served with fried eggs or added over seasoned hummus, as well as many traditional Lebanese dishes.

Stuffed Potatoes with Ground Meat
Main dishes
100 minHard

Stuffed Potatoes with Ground Meat

Stuffed potatoes with ground meat—delicious in taste and beautiful in presentation. This recipe doesn’t require many ingredients or much time to prepare. Try these stuffed potatoes with ground meat and serve them with rice for the whole family.

Custard and Chocolate Cake
Desserts
50 minEasy

Custard and Chocolate Cake

Custard and Chocolate Cake, an unbeatable recipe. It has a wonderfully distinctive taste because the cold custard is so delicious with the sponge cake... and it stands in for cream! Give it a try.

Chicken Tikka
Main dishes
30 minEasy

Chicken Tikka

Chicken tikka made with a very easy, delicious recipe. This chicken is served with all kinds of rice and is one of the famous dishes of Indian cuisine, known for its bold, fragrant spices. Nothing better!

Saffron Rice
Main dishes
30 minEasy

Saffron Rice

A delicious homemade saffron rice recipe that pairs well with all kinds of meat and vegetable dishes.

Clementine Cake
Desserts
50 minEasy

Clementine Cake

Clementine cake is one of the most delicious cakes thanks to its lovely aroma! Here’s how to make it step by step. Enjoy it with tea and serve it as a healthy snack for kids.

How to Make Mekazlala Labneh
Preserves and pickles
30 minEasy

How to Make Mekazlala Labneh

Mekazlala labneh, or madhabbala, is an incredibly easy and foolproof recipe. It’s worth having a few jars of this labneh in your pantry because it is truly delicious. To make it, you’ll need a special cloth bag for labneh.

How to Make Dry Moroccan Couscous
Main dishes
50 minEasy

How to Make Dry Moroccan Couscous

Dry Moroccan couscous in a delicious, well-balanced recipe... This dish is easy, light, and serves about 4 to 6 people. We prefer making couscous in cold weather — and you?

Rice Mold with Tawook
Main dishes
30 minEasy

Rice Mold with Tawook

Rice with tawook is one of those easy, quick recipes. Today we are presenting it in a molded cake shape to add a lovely special touch to the table—after all, the eye eats before the mouth sometimes :)

Persimmon and Walnut Cake
Desserts
50 minEasy

Persimmon and Walnut Cake

A delicious homemade persimmon and walnut cake. With this recipe, you can now make use of very ripe persimmons.

Tandoori Chicken Marinade
Main dishes
30 minEasy

Tandoori Chicken Marinade

Tandoori marinade has its own roots and wonderful flavor, especially when used with chicken thighs. Here is an easy recipe for the best tandoori chicken tray bake.

Tray-Baked Minced Meat with Tomatoes and Onions
Main dishes
30 minEasy

Tray-Baked Minced Meat with Tomatoes and Onions

Meat with tomatoes and onions is one of the tastiest recipes, especially when made with tender shredded meat. It is served with white rice or eaten with bread.

Chicken and Potato Tray Bake
Main dishes
30 minEasy

Chicken and Potato Tray Bake

Chicken and potato tray bake is one of the most requested recipes. It can be prepared with many different marinades, and every cook has their own special touch or favorite flavor to bring out in the chicken.

Dry Molokhia with Fluffy Rice
Main dishes
30 minEasy

Dry Molokhia with Fluffy Rice

Dry molokhia is a regal dish cooked with chicken or meat, served with plenty of lemon and fluffy rice. It can also be served with chopped onion soaked in vinegar instead of lemon.

Swiss Chard Leaves with Olive Oil
Salads and appetizers
30 minEasy

Swiss Chard Leaves with Olive Oil

Swiss chard leaves with olive oil is a light and delicious vegetarian dish. Here is the detailed method. It can be served cold from the fridge, just like grape leaves.

Lentil Soup with Lemon and Potatoes
Soups
30 minEasy

Lentil Soup with Lemon and Potatoes

Lentil soup with lemon is one of those easy, hearty soups. What do you add besides Swiss chard? Some people add potatoes, and carrots can also be added.

How to Make Yogurt
Healthy meals
50 minEasy

How to Make Yogurt

Yogurt is a must-have in the fridge. It’s useful to learn how to make it at home. The steps are simple, but precise. Here is the method in detail.

Abbas Cookies
Desserts
30 minEasy

Abbas Cookies

Abbas cookies made with a homemade recipe that is hard to beat. Some also call them Thursday cookies or Murraqad. These cookies are served on important occasions, especially holidays.

Pickled Turnips
Preserves and pickles
50 minEasy

Pickled Turnips

Pickled turnips, or kabees el lift, made with an easy homemade recipe and a delicious result. Turnips are one of the tastiest vegetables to pickle, and they are especially good served alongside different dishes, especially mujaddara and a bowl of ful medames.

Dawood Basha with Potatoes
Main dishes
30 minEasy

Dawood Basha with Potatoes

Dawood Basha with potatoes is one of the most delicious and practical Turkish dishes that the whole family loves. Some add garlic to the sauce, while others stick to onion only. How do you make it?

Tomato Stew Recipe
Main dishes
30 minEasy

Tomato Stew Recipe

Tomato stew with ground beef is one of the easiest and most economical stews, and it cooks quickly too. It is a classic, delicious Lebanese dish.

Savory Cake with Cheese and Thyme
Breakfast
30 minEasy

Savory Cake with Cheese and Thyme

A delicious homemade savory cake with cheese and thyme... for breakfast, as a snack, or even for suhoor. This savory cake is very practical and much faster and easier than pastries.

How to Make the Best Fattoush
Salads and appetizers
30 minEasy

How to Make the Best Fattoush

Fattoush is one of the tastiest and most famous Lebanese salads. Some people like it with lemon, while others love it with pomegranate molasses. You can also add a little vinegar. How do you like it?