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Ruwaida Al-Haj Al-Rifai

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Ruwaida Al-Haj Al-Rifai

Homemaker and mother who loves cooking and everything to do with the kitchen. She enjoys working with dough and learning new dishes from around the world to present them beautifully to her family and guests.

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Oatmeal, Raisin, and Apple Cake
Desserts
50 minEasy

Oatmeal, Raisin, and Apple Cake

An oatmeal, raisin, and apple cake with a very simple, easy recipe and a delicious result alongside a cup of tea :) It is also very light—give it a try.

Delicious Chicken Fatteh
Main dishes
30 minEasy

Delicious Chicken Fatteh

A very tasty homemade chicken fatteh recipe... The steps are very simple, and the result is even better, especially if you serve it like we do alongside bulgur with vermicelli and chickpeas.

Potato Balls with Chicken and Vegetables
Main dishes
50 minEasy

Potato Balls with Chicken and Vegetables

Potato balls with chicken and vegetables, topped with a white sauce made from cooking cream and cream cheese. A homemade recipe that’s so delicious. This is a very rich dish you must try.

How to Make Kentucky Fried Chicken
Main dishes
30 minEasy

How to Make Kentucky Fried Chicken

Kentucky Fried Chicken tastes better than restaurant versions! How? All the secrets to its success are in this recipe. Serve it with French fries or mashed potatoes, and don’t forget coleslaw too.

Beirut Rabbit Kibbeh
Main dishes
50 minEasy

Beirut Rabbit Kibbeh

Rabbit kibbeh... who knows this old traditional Beirut dish? For those who don’t, it’s a dish of kibbeh meat patties cooked in a tahini sauce with onions and citrus juice. Very delicious and distinctive.

How to Make Oat Cake with Custard
Desserts
30 minEasy

How to Make Oat Cake with Custard

Oats have recently been used more and more in a variety of dishes such as soups, pastries, and desserts, thanks to their importance and health benefits. This oat cake has a light custard flavor and is a super easy recipe you will really love. Give it a try!

Soft Spinach Pies
Pastries
50 minEasy

Soft Spinach Pies

Spinach pies are among the tastiest pastries, and it is impossible to find the same homemade flavor in bakeries! Let’s learn how to make the most delicious pies with a cooked filling. The dough can also be used for other fillings.

Seville Orange Jam
Preserves and pickles
50 minEasy

Seville Orange Jam

Seville oranges, bouasfeer, and naranj all refer to the same fruit. Here are the detailed steps for making two kinds of jam from it: Seville orange pieces and candied Seville orange zest balls.

How to Make the Best Rice Pudding
Desserts
50 minEasy

How to Make the Best Rice Pudding

Rice pudding made with a homemade recipe that can't be beat—try it! Don't hesitate to make this nourishing dessert for children and kids, especially since it's so easy to eat!

How to Make Tortilla Bread
Pastries
30 minEasy

How to Make Tortilla Bread

Tortilla bread is incredibly easy to make at home! This Mexican bread is delicious with many dishes, such as shawarma, and is not limited to Mexican recipes.

Jam-Filled Mbrousheh Cake, Hajar Al-Qalaa
Desserts
30 minEasy

Jam-Filled Mbrousheh Cake, Hajar Al-Qalaa

A jam-filled mbrousheh, one of the most delicious desserts and loved for its simplicity. It is also called Hajar Al-Qalaa — but why, I wonder? You can use your favorite type of jam.

Saffron Chicken Freekeh
Main dishes
30 minEasy

Saffron Chicken Freekeh

A homemade saffron chicken freekeh recipe ... You all know saffron rice, but have you tried freekeh with saffron? Discover our rich, unconventional recipe and enjoy the wonderful effect of saffron in freekeh.

White Beans with Chicken
Main dishes
30 minEasy

White Beans with Chicken

White beans with chicken — have you tried them before, or are you used to cooking beans only with meat or in oil? You should try them. It is a hearty and very delicious dish.

How to Make Chicken Shawarma
Main dishes
30 minEasy

How to Make Chicken Shawarma

Chicken shawarma is one of the most delicious sandwiches of all time. Are you with us? Here is how to make it so you can enjoy sandwiches even tastier than store-bought ones.

Nescafe Layered Dessert
Desserts
75 minEasy

Nescafe Layered Dessert

A chilled Nescafe dessert made with layers of biscuits and cream. One of the easiest desserts, especially since it does not require an oven or even a stove. Nescafe lovers will really enjoy this treat!

How to Make Barazek Dessert
Desserts
50 minEasy

How to Make Barazek Dessert

Barazek is one of the most famous Syrian and Levantine sweets. Do you like it with extra sesame? :) Try our guaranteed recipe.

Coconut Harissa Cake
Desserts
85 minMedium

Coconut Harissa Cake

A wonderful homemade coconut harissa recipe! Harissa is one of the most popular and easiest desserts there is... very delicious and perfect for serving guests.

Easy 7-Up Cake
Desserts
50 minEasy

Easy 7-Up Cake

A very easy homemade 7-Up cake... If you love afternoon cake, this is the perfect one for you.

Molokhia with Rice
Main dishes
30 minEasy

Molokhia with Rice

Molokhia with rice is a royal dish served here with chicken. Who likes it with meat? And how do you serve it—with vinegar, onions, and toasted bread, or with lemon? Either way, it is a regal dish.

Swiss Chard Pies
Pastries
50 minEasy

Swiss Chard Pies

Swiss chard pies... who wants to try them? They are just as delicious as spinach pies! Here is this delicious method for making the dough and filling.

Healthy Oat and Flour Cake
Desserts
130 minMedium

Healthy Oat and Flour Cake

Oat and flour cake in an easy homemade recipe. Oats are known for their many benefits, so it’s a good idea to replace some of the white flour in the cake with oats. Using brown sugar instead of white is also the better choice! Who will try this delicious cake?!

Lazy Cake with Oats
Desserts
85 minMedium

Lazy Cake with Oats

Lazy cake lives up to its name: a cake that takes very little effort to make. The result is wonderful. So what if it's made with oats? Give it a try.

How to Make the Tastiest Custard
Desserts
95 minMedium

How to Make the Tastiest Custard

Custard is one of those easy, light desserts that children love very much... so what if the cup is made of a layer of plain custard and another layer with cocoa!

Homemade Cream Cheese Recipe
Breakfast
60 minEasy

Homemade Cream Cheese Recipe

A tasty, easy homemade cream cheese recipe. In fact, everything you need to make this cheese is already in the house, and the result is a good amount of spreadable cheese.

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