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Umm Taha al-Hamawi

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Umm Taha al-Hamawi

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Thursday's Murkad Cookies
Desserts
155 minHard

Thursday's Murkad Cookies

A fragrant, spiced cookie recipe traditionally baked for Thursday gatherings. Includes anise, sesame, caraway, and a warming dough.

Delicious and Easy Basbousa
Desserts
100 minHard

Delicious and Easy Basbousa

Delicious and easy basbousa... one of the tastiest and easiest Arabic desserts... follow the step-by-step method... you’ll also find the syrup (qatar/shira) recipe inside the recipe... Bon appetit!

Pistachio Macarons
Desserts
95 minHard

Pistachio Macarons

French pistachio macarons are extremely delicious and luxurious... you can vary the fillings with creativity... here is the Pistachio Macaron Dessert recipe in precise detail and by the book!! Try it and enjoy its mouth-melting texture that satisfies our sweet tooth.

Healthy KFC-Style Cornflakes Chicken
Main dishes
125 minHard

Healthy KFC-Style Cornflakes Chicken

KFC is a beloved favorite for adults and kids. This recipe serves it to your family in a healthy, non-fried way. Discover a healthier take on KFC-style cornflakes chicken, best served with a green salad to keep the meal balanced.

Apple Tart
Desserts
145 minHard

Apple Tart

Enjoy this wonderful dessert... Delicious apple tart. You can substitute apples with any fruit you love... Here is the step-by-step method for making Apple Tart.

How to Make Maamoul with Semolina and Butter
Desserts
120 minExpert

How to Make Maamoul with Semolina and Butter

Eid is just around the corner... and so is maamoul! Here is a truly wonderful, detailed, traditional recipe for maamoul with semolina and butter. It also includes how to prepare different fillings. Enjoy!

Italian Garlic and Mushroom Pizza
Main dishes
50 minMedium

Italian Garlic and Mushroom Pizza

Pizza is one of the best pastries around, and chefs love getting creative with dough and toppings. Here is a wonderful homemade Italian garlic and mushroom pizza recipe you can try at home.

Creamy Pasta with Cream and Pesto
Main dishes
50 minMedium

Creamy Pasta with Cream and Pesto

Italian favorites deserve a spot in our kitchen, especially pasta. Here is a homemade Creamy Pasta with Cream and Pesto that the whole family will love. Enjoy!

Cream of Mushroom Soup
Soups
50 minMedium

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Creamy and comforting, mushroom soup is a favorite. Recipes vary by cook, but here is a reliable homemade version that you will surely love.

How to Make Delicious Eggplant Fatteh
Main dishes
75 minHard

How to Make Delicious Eggplant Fatteh

Eggplant fatteh... a dish that is simple and rich at the same time. Here is how to prepare this very, very delicious eggplant fatteh. No need for too much description, as the picture says more than 1,000 words! Try it, and you will definitely make it again... Enjoy!

Mahalabia with Date Syrup
Desserts
30 minEasy

Mahalabia with Date Syrup

A fresh and delicious dessert idea: mahalabia with date syrup. Try this tested home recipe and you’re sure to love it.

Pasta with Pesto Sauce
Main dishes
40 minEasy

Pasta with Pesto Sauce

Pasta is a beloved dish with endless variations. Learn an authentic method for making pasta with pesto—the classic Italian sauce. This easy, delicious dish brings a taste of Italy to your table.

How to Make Mini Sandwich Dough - Step by Step
Pastries
30 minEasy

How to Make Mini Sandwich Dough - Step by Step

One of the most wonderful pastry recipes! It works for any time of day, whether for a light suhoor meal, a delicious breakfast, or as dough for shawarma sandwiches and all kinds of meats and cheeses. We recommend trying this recipe for mini sandwich bread.

Spinach and Cheese Berek
Breakfast
105 minHard

Spinach and Cheese Berek

Spinach and cheese berek is one of the most delicious pastries. Learn this easy recipe and enjoy it for breakfast with a cup of tea. It also makes a great wholesome snack to send with the kids to school!

Nutella Donuts
Desserts
75 minMedium

Nutella Donuts

A wonderful recipe for homemade chocolate donuts, made with readily available ingredients. Try these Nutella-filled donuts and watch your kids love them.

Tripoli-Style Spicy Fish Fillet
Main dishes
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Tripoli-Style Spicy Fish Fillet

A variety of oven-cooking methods exist for fish, but fillet prep is often the quickest. Here is a superb Tripoli-style recipe for preparing fish fillet in the Tripoli (north Lebanon) way.

How to Make Ramadan Bread
Pastries
90 minHard

How to Make Ramadan Bread

Nothing whets the appetite more than the aroma of fresh bread wafting through the kitchen. Here is this tried-and-true recipe for Ramadan bread, a favorite with the whole family.

Kanafeh with Cream
Desserts
50 minEasy

Kanafeh with Cream

Kanafeh is one of the finest Arabic desserts. Here is a detailed home recipe for Kanafeh with cream.

How to Make Zanoud al-Sitt (Lady's Fingers)
Desserts
70 minMedium

How to Make Zanoud al-Sitt (Lady's Fingers)

One of the tastiest Arabic desserts. Zanoud al-Sitt, a classic home recipe, prepared here in an easy, tested method.

Mafroukeh with Cream
Desserts
70 minMedium

Mafroukeh with Cream

Mafroukeh with cream is a popular Eastern dessert. You can prepare homemade Qaymar cream at home for a complete homemade recipe or buy ready-made cream to save time and effort. Either way, you should try this wonderful Mafroukeh with Cream recipe.

Wild Thyme and Olive Bread
Breakfast
60 minMedium

Wild Thyme and Olive Bread

Homemade thyme and olive bread with a simple, tested method. You’ll love this recipe because all ingredients are readily available and it doesn’t require a tricky filling or long prep time—just let it rest a bit before baking.

How to Make Tomato and Corn Soup
Soups
30 minEasy

How to Make Tomato and Corn Soup

Tomato and corn soup is delicious and has an irresistible aroma. We recommend trying this easy homemade tomato soup recipe—you are sure to love it.

How Do I Make the Easiest, Tastiest Muffins?
Desserts
50 minMedium

How Do I Make the Easiest, Tastiest Muffins?

One of the easiest and tastiest recipes for light, fluffy muffins. A tried-and-true homemade muffin recipe we recommend making for your kids today.

Tripoli-Style Lahm Bi'Ajin (Meat Flatbreads)
Salads and appetizers
40 minEasy

Tripoli-Style Lahm Bi'Ajin (Meat Flatbreads)

Tripoli in northern Lebanon is famed for its savory dishes. This recipe reveals the secret to preparing lahm bi'ajin in authentic Tripoli style.

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