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Ablma Stuffed Zucchini in Yogurt
Ablma in yogurt — one of the tastiest and lightest zucchini dishes. You can make it with goat or cow yogurt according to taste; cooked yogurt is delicious either way.
Eclairs with Crème Pâtissière
Homemade eclairs with crème pâtissière — a light, delicious pastry. The key to success is baking the choux properly; this recipe reveals the secret.
Chocolate Cupcakes
Chocolate cupcakes — quick, tasty, and portioned for school lunches. An easy recipe kids love; pack them in the lunch box with confidence.
Lahm bi Ajeen (Meat on Dough)
Lahm bi ajeen — everyone loves this tasty dish, especially when it comes straight from the oven. Serve with yogurt, a squeeze of lemon, and vegetables if you like.
Oatmeal Cookies
A healthy, delicious oatmeal cookie. Light and diet-friendly—so you don't have to deny yourself a treat. The flavor is similar to digestive biscuits.
Vanilla Cupcakes
Classic homemade vanilla cupcakes — an easy, reliable recipe. Decorate as you like or leave plain. Kids will love them; great for birthday parties.
Green Beans in Oil
Green beans in oil — a healthy, very tasty vegetarian recipe, especially good with white onion and green bell pepper. Served with bread. Some like it warm; most prefer it chilled from the fridge.
Homemade Chocolate Crepes
Chocolate crepes — a simple homemade recipe. Crepes are quick and easy to make and ready in minutes. Serve for breakfast or as a dessert.
Lemon Chicken Breast
An easy homemade lemon chicken breast — a light preparation that’s especially suitable for those on a diet. Serve with plain boiled rice for a healthier meal.
Maquda (Laban Amu)
Maquda, called Laban Amu in parts of southern Lebanon, also known as Shakriyeh with rice — a delicious yogurt-based dish with boiled meat and small onions, served with rice and vermicelli.
Pasta with Vegetables and Cheese
Quick, easy vegetable-and-cheese pasta — a simple, fast lunch that kids and adults love. Perfect for busy home cooks.
Oven-Baked Kofta Fingers
Oven-baked kofta... a rich meal in a short time. Prepare the kofta mixture, shape it into fingers, then bake it in the oven with onions and tomatoes. Serve with potatoes, salad, especially Biwaz, and a side of hummus mutabal also pairs perfectly :)
Potato Stew
A tasty and easy potato stew. The flavor comes from lightly frying garlic and coriander, then adding boiled meat so it browns and absorbs those tasty flavors.
Crispy Chicken (Crispy Chicken Fillets)
Crispy chicken fillets — a favorite with kids and teens. Make it at home for better taste, quality and hygiene. Here’s a tasty marinade.
Homemade Pizza Sauce
A very easy and quick pizza sauce — cleaner than store-bought since it contains no preservatives. This sauce works as the base for any pizza topping you like.
Pizza Dough (Homemade)
An easy, quick homemade pizza dough. Prepare the dough, then choose your toppings—homemade pizza is often tastier than store-bought.
Avocado Cocktail (Avocado Smoothie)
A delicious avocado cocktail — easy to make at home. Add clotted cream, top with nuts and fruit, and serve with honey or syrup.
Chicken Shish Tawook
Chicken shish tawook — an easy, flavorful marinated chicken breast recipe. Fry, roast, or grill on skewers as you like. Serve with fries, salad, ketchup or garlic sauce.
Cheese Sambousek
Cheese sambousek — quick and appetizing. Choose your preferred cheese and add chopped parsley if you like. This dough also works for meat filling.
Despacito Cake
Despacito Cake — a flavorful two-layer chocolate cake soaked with a coffee-flavored syrup so it stays moist, topped with a cream layer and chocolate sauce.
Chicken Liver Sooda
Chicken liver sooda is a tasty, nutritious dish that's quick to prepare. Clean the livers well, then finish the dish with pomegranate molasses and lemon to get the desired flavor.
Fattoush Salad
Fattoush — a mix of fresh vegetables served with a tangy dressing and toasted or fried flatbread. A delicious side dish that’s especially healthy when served with toasted bread.
Madradara (Rice and Lentils)
Madradara — a smart choice for a quick, nourishing meal. This rice-and-lentil dish is delicious with yogurt, salads and pickles.
Cheese Kunafa
Cheese kunafa — a beloved Arabic dessert often served for breakfast. Serve with syrup (attar) or with kunafa pastry and syrup, according to preference.