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Umm Taha al-Hamawi

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How to Make an Oven-Baked Egg Omelette
Main dishes
70 minMedium

How to Make an Oven-Baked Egg Omelette

Oven-baked egg omelette is a practical, quick, and, most importantly, delicious and healthy recipe! You can prepare the omelette in a short time after a long day at work, giving your family a tasty, wholesome meal instead of ordering takeout.

Restaurant-Style Crab Meat Salad
Salads and appetizers
30 minEasy

Restaurant-Style Crab Meat Salad

A simple and wonderful crab meat salad with avocado and orange. If you love crab or seafood of all kinds, you will surely enjoy this salad.

Homemade Barazek
Desserts
85 minExpert

Homemade Barazek

Barazek is one of the tastiest Syrian cookies. Try this easy recipe to make the best barazek at home.

How to Make Chocolate Macarons
Desserts
100 minHard

How to Make Chocolate Macarons

Macarons are a famous French dessert that is very much loved. Once you master making macarons at home, you can later prepare them in different flavors and get creative with the decoration.

Special Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Desserts
60 minMedium

Special Cinnamon Roll Recipe

A wonderful, easy, and tried-and-tested recipe for cinnamon rolls. You can prepare these cinnamon rolls and pack them in your children’s school lunchbox as a homemade treat they’re sure to love.

Easy Cupcake Recipe
Desserts
95 minHard

Easy Cupcake Recipe

Very easy, quick home recipe for making cupcakes and decorating them. Make cupcakes in your own kitchen and the kids will adore them, especially the girls :) Perfect for birthday parties or gatherings as the method is simpler than you think.

Vegetable Noodles with Seafood
Main dishes
40 minEasy

Vegetable Noodles with Seafood

Vegetable noodles with a seafood medley—an Asian-inspired favorite that can be adapted with chicken or beef if you prefer.

Chocolate and Caramel Tart
Desserts
75 minHard

Chocolate and Caramel Tart

This chocolate caramel tart is a tried-and-true homemade recipe! Try this method for making the tart, and decorate it as you like with whatever seasonal fruit you have on hand.

Zanoud al-Sitt with Custard (Nansi Mousa Version)
Desserts
105 minMedium

Zanoud al-Sitt with Custard (Nansi Mousa Version)

Zanoud al-Sitt with custard, a variant from Nansi Mousa’s feature on Shou Taabkheen Today.

Banana Cake with Honey and Chocolate Chips
Desserts
130 minHard

Banana Cake with Honey and Chocolate Chips

This banana cake with honey and chocolate chips is incredibly light and tasty—you’ll want to bake it daily! A wonderful recipe using ingredients you likely have at home.

Chicken with Cream and Lemon
Main dishes
55 minMedium

Chicken with Cream and Lemon

In just one pan you can make chicken with cream and lemon! Quick, easy, and incredibly tasty.

How to Make Chocolate Cupcakes
Desserts
30 minEasy

How to Make Chocolate Cupcakes

Cupcakes are loved by both kids and adults alike. Make these so your children can take them to school in their lunchbox instead of store-bought sugary treats.

How to Make a Sponge Cake
Desserts
140 minHard

How to Make a Sponge Cake

A wonderful, comprehensive recipe for making a sponge cake. You can decorate the sponge cake in any style you like, and we recommend trying the accompanying chocolate sauce, which is incredibly tasty.

How to Make Pumpkin Soup
Soups
45 minEasy

How to Make Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin soup is a delicious and easy soup. Pumpkin has many health benefits, so including it in your meals is a good idea.

How to Make Tripoli Ka'ak
Breakfast
55 minMedium

How to Make Tripoli Ka'ak

A wonderful recipe for making Tripoli ka'ak, especially for expatriates who cannot easily buy it fresh. What makes this Tripoli ka'ak recipe special is that all the ingredients are easy to find and it doesn't take much time.

How to Roast Chicken with Vegetables
Main dishes
30 minEasy

How to Roast Chicken with Vegetables

A wonderful marinade for oven-roasted chicken. Once you try this marinade, you won’t want to use any other and you’ll make it your go-to. Serve the roasted chicken with a variety of vegetables and garlic sauce.

How to Prepare Tuna with Nuts and Cilantro
Salads and appetizers
30 minEasy

How to Prepare Tuna with Nuts and Cilantro

A wonderful, easy recipe that can adorn any table and make it stand out. Tuna with cilantro and nuts is a delicious dish we highly recommend trying.

Creamy Broccoli Soup
Soups
55 minMedium

Creamy Broccoli Soup

A delicious, easy broccoli soup you can enjoy as a lighter, comforting meal. Try this method for a flavorful broccoli soup with a creamy finish.

Cranberry Cookies - With Photos
Desserts
50 minEasy

Cranberry Cookies - With Photos

A super easy and delicious cranberry cookie recipe. Make these cookies or biscuits and you can pack them in your kids' school lunch box instead of store-bought sugary desserts.

Easy Coffee-Flavoured Cake
Desserts
30 minEasy

Easy Coffee-Flavoured Cake

Easy coffee-flavoured cake is a delicious, simple recipe to prepare. Although it contains only a little coffee, children will love this cake just as much as adults, and maybe even more :)