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Cold Shrimp (Prawn) Salad
Cold shrimp salad — one of the tastiest and easiest cold appetizers. Great for special occasions and birthday parties. Try it!
How do I make rice pudding?
How do I make rice pudding? It may sound simple, but rice pudding needs patience and a very low heat to get the best result. Here is the authentic method.
Moussaka with Ground Beef
Moussaka with ground beef — a baking dish of mixed fried vegetables layered with a ground beef filling in the middle. Suitable to serve with rice or served cold.
How to Make Kibbeh Nayyeh?
Kibbeh nayyeh is one of the tastiest appetizers. Served with plenty of olive oil on top, it can also be served with vegetables and is traditionally eaten with Arabic bread.
Chicken with Potatoes and Peas in Curry
Chicken with potatoes and peas — a stew-like, easy and flavorful dish made with tomato paste and pepper paste for extra depth. Curry spice gives it a distinctive taste. Serve with white rice.
Deluxe Ma'amoul with Semolina
Deluxe ma'amoul made mostly with semolina and a little flour too — the Eid cookie everyone loves. If you enjoy making sweets at home, prepare your holiday treats now.
Plain and Date‑Filled Ghoraybeh
Plain and date‑filled Ghoraybeh — a perfect recipe for Eid hospitality. Here’s the reliable, guaranteed method. Wishing you a happy holiday :)
How to Make Mansaf with Lamb
Lamb mansaf is a practical, much-loved dish — an easy, tasty recipe suitable for feasts or everyday meals. Mansaf is delicious served with yogurt and salad.
Coconut Macaroons
Delicious coconut macaroons made with a tried-and-true, very easy homemade recipe. Everyone will make this dessert once they see the recipe!
Mixed Vegetable Manzala with Meat
Vegetable manzala with meat — a practical, easy, and hearty recipe. Served with bread or rice. You can omit the meat to make a vegetarian version cooked in oil.
Baked Tray Kibbeh
Tray kibbeh is a crowd-pleasing dish that dresses up the table. Delicious with plain yogurt and salad — we hope you enjoy it.
Oven-Roasted Whole Chicken
Oven-roasted whole chicken is one of the tastiest and easiest recipes. Marinate it in the simple, pantry-friendly sauce and be sure to let it sit long enough to absorb the flavors.
Curry Rice with Vegetables
Curry rice with vegetables — an easy, flavorful recipe. Serve with salad or alongside a meat dish. Enjoy!
Chicken Lasagna
A delicious chicken lasagna recipe. It takes some time because it’s made in stages, but the result is wonderfully different from the usual. You’ve probably tried meat or vegetarian lasagna before—this one is new and worth trying.
How to Make the 'Fake' Kunafa
A 'fake' kunafa recipe using readily available, low-cost ingredients. This shortcut kunafa saves you from needing special kunafa pastry and is easy to prepare.
Herb-Grilled Chicken Breasts
Herb-grilled chicken breasts — a practical, healthy, and flavorful home-style recipe. Serve with vegetables, rice, or salad. Marinate the chicken long enough in the seasoning for the best taste.
Russian Salad Recipe
The famous Russian salad, served with various meats — an easy, tasty homemade recipe. Don’t overcook the vegetables. You can add other vegetables to the carrots, peas and potatoes as you like.
Refreshing Pineapple Cocktail
A pineapple cocktail — you could also call it a pineapple smoothie because it contains ice. Extremely refreshing and perfect to serve the family on hot days.
Easy Pineapple Cake
An easy, reliable and refreshing pineapple cake. The pineapple rings and cherries on top add a bright, fresh flavor—especially delicious when chilled.
Beef and Chicken Shawarma
A carefully made home-style beef and chicken shawarma — even better than restaurants. Shawarma is one of the most delicious and popular fast foods in the Arab world, and it’s especially tasty when served as a sandwich.
Special Fruit Tart
A perfectly made, delicious homemade fruit tart that's as good as — or better than — store-bought. This detailed, reliable recipe is sure to please. Decorate with your favorite fruits and enjoy a delightful tart.
Puff Pastry Dessert
Light, flaky puff pastry dessert — even better than it sounds. Fill with jam or cream cheese and dust with powdered sugar as desired. You're sure to love it.
Chinese-Style Noodles with Shrimp
Chinese-style noodles with shrimp — flavorful yet light and quick to make. We recommend adding a mix of vegetables. You can substitute beef or chicken if you prefer.
How to Make Cake Pops
A homemade cake pops recipe — it couldn’t be easier. Turning leftover or dry cake into attractive little balls is perfect for birthdays or entertaining.