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Umm Taha al-Hamawi

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Umm Taha al-Hamawi

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Layered Fruit Cocktail
Juices
40 minEasy

Layered Fruit Cocktail

Layered fruit cocktail: four layers of delicious fresh fruit blends — mango, kiwi, cranberry, and strawberry. Follow the simple steps below to enjoy a refreshing cold drink.

Stuffed Zucchini in Yogurt (Kousa Mahshi bil-Laban)
Main dishes
85 minMedium

Stuffed Zucchini in Yogurt (Kousa Mahshi bil-Laban)

A family-friendly, very tasty dish. Can be served hot or cold — especially refreshing when served chilled.

Date Maamoul Fingers
Desserts
90 minExpert

Date Maamoul Fingers

Date maamoul made in a new way as rolls or fingers! You'll really love this recipe — the ingredients are easy to find and the method is simple, though the dough needs several hours to rest.

Cranberry and Mango Cocktail
Juices
30 minEasy

Cranberry and Mango Cocktail

A tasty, refreshing cocktail. The combination may seem unusual, but give it a try — it might surprise you.

Beef Burger Recipe
Main dishes
30 minEasy

Beef Burger Recipe

A simple, delicious homemade beef burger recipe. The recipe includes a link for making burger buns at home. There's something special about a burger made entirely from scratch!

Tangy Lemon Tart
Desserts
75 minHard

Tangy Lemon Tart

A tried-and-true homemade tangy lemon tart recipe—reliable and delicious. Learn this classic French-style tart from Sho Tabkhin Today.

Healthy Pancakes
Desserts
30 minEasy

Healthy Pancakes

Healthy pancakes — four easy, wholesome recipes you can make: banana pancakes, raisin pancakes, peanut butter pancakes, and avocado pancakes. Enjoy healthy pancakes with the kids!

Chocolate Crepes
Desserts
75 minMedium

Chocolate Crepes

Chocolate crepes are a light, quick dessert that's perfect for breakfast or a treat. Serve with fruit like banana or simply with chocolate, according to taste.

Hearty Chickpea Fatteh
Main dishes
75 minMedium

Hearty Chickpea Fatteh

Hearty chickpea fatteh — an easy and delicious traditional dish. Serve immediately after assembling so the bread stays crisp.

Fresh Lime (Green Lemon) Juice
Juices
30 minEasy

Fresh Lime (Green Lemon) Juice

Fresh lime (green lemon) juice is refreshing and healthy—perfect on hot days or served with meals. Adding ginger enhances both flavor and health benefits.

Date and Quinoa Bars
Desserts
95 minMedium

Date and Quinoa Bars

A nutritious, naturally sweet treat made from dates and quinoa. Low-ingredient, no-bake, and perfect as a healthy snack without added fats.

Cabbage Maqmoura
Light meals
85 minMedium

Cabbage Maqmoura

A quick, budget-friendly vegetarian cabbage Maqmoura. A traditional, economical dish with ingredients found in every kitchen.

Lahm bi Ajeen (Sfiha)
Main dishes
40 minEasy

Lahm bi Ajeen (Sfiha)

Lahm bi ajeen — also called sfiha or safiha — is a satisfying, delicious flat meat pastry. Serve with plain yogurt or a squeeze of lemon.

Shanklish (Traditional)
Salads and appetizers
75 minMedium

Shanklish (Traditional)

Authentic shanklish prepared the traditional way. Shanklish is a classic preserved dairy product made from strained yogurt and aged — served at breakfast or as an appetizer.

Basma (Layered Athmaliya Dessert)
Desserts
140 minHard

Basma (Layered Athmaliya Dessert)

A homemade Basma recipe with detailed steps for making the athmaliya pastry, the cream filling and the pistachio layer. It takes some time to prepare but the result is spectacular.

Tuna and Chickpea Salad
Salads and appetizers
30 minEasy

Tuna and Chickpea Salad

A healthy, nutritious light meal—fresh vegetables combined with chickpeas, tuna and feta, dressed with a zesty dressing. We recommend you try this hearty, refreshing salad.

Italian Biscotti (No Butter)
Light meals
105 minMedium

Italian Biscotti (No Butter)

A lovely homemade Italian-style biscuit without butter, oil or yeast. Light and ideal for dunking in tea or milk.

Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
Juices
30 minEasy

Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

A refreshing, nutritious and delicious drink—good-for-you energy to start the day. Find more tasty drink recipes linked below.

Chard with Cowpeas (Selaq bil-Loubia)
Salads and appetizers
85 minMedium

Chard with Cowpeas (Selaq bil-Loubia)

Chard with cowpeas — a tasty dish often eaten with bread. Nutritious and flavorful; the coriander and garlic give it a wonderful aroma.

Apple and Oat Smoothie
Juices
70 minMedium

Apple and Oat Smoothie

Apple and oat smoothie — a delicious, wholesome drink. Teach your kids to love fresh, homemade smoothies.

Tripoli-Style Fish Sayadiyeh
Main dishes
130 minHard

Tripoli-Style Fish Sayadiyeh

Tripoli-style fish sayadiyeh from northern Lebanon — a delicious, reliable way to prepare fried fish with rice. The recipe also includes a simple tahini sauce.

Cheesy Potato Roses
Salads and appetizers
70 minEasy

Cheesy Potato Roses

Potato roses with cheese — an easy, elegant side. Baked in the oven; they’re delicious if they pick up a little charred, grilled flavor.

Oven-Grilled Fish
Main dishes
Time TBDHard

Oven-Grilled Fish

Oven-grilled fish — a great dish to serve when you have guests. Here is an easy stuffing based on cilantro, garlic, lemon and hot pepper.

Chocolate Cookies
Desserts
115 minHard

Chocolate Cookies

A delicious chocolate cookie recipe the whole family will love. Bake at home, pack for school, and store in an airtight jar.