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Egg-Free Chicken Nuggets
Egg-free chicken nuggets — a very easy homemade recipe. Everyone loves nuggets, but some avoid using eggs. Try this egg-free version!
How to Make the Best Homemade Falafel?
Homemade falafel like no other. It's essential to soak the fava beans and chickpeas for two days, then grind them well with the other ingredients. Serve with taratur and vegetables, or serve as a salad.
Cinnamon & Cardamom Rolls (No Eggs)
Cinnamon and cardamom rolls without eggs — a simple method with a delicious result. Cardamom replaces cocoa for a bold, aromatic twist.
Noi Pasta with Chicken and Cream
Noi pasta with chicken and liquid cream — a delicious homemade dish. This meal is rich in cheese that’s mixed into the sauce and sprinkled on top for extra richness.
Muhammara (Red Mujaddara)
Authentic muhammara — a red mujaddara popular in southern Lebanon. Delicious served with vegetables, salad, yogurt, pickles or makdous.
Sheikh-style Stuffed Eggplant
Sheikh-style stuffed eggplant — a simple, flavorful dish eggplant lovers won’t get tired of. Serve with rice (vermicelli or plain). You can also stuff a few tomatoes if you like.
Halawet el-Jibn (Sweet Cheese) with Mozzarella
Halawet el-jibn with mozzarella — a much-loved sweet that’s easier to make than you think. The recipe also includes an easy method to make qreeshah (curd) at home.
How to Make Lebanese Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh is one of the tastiest Lebanese salads — perfect any time and with any main dish. Lovers of tabbouleh will head to the kitchen as soon as they see this.
English Fruit Cake with Dried Fruit
English fruit cake with dried fruit — very tasty, simple and popular. Its texture is slightly denser than an ordinary cake. Perfect with a cup of tea.
Orange Peel for Decorating Desserts
Homemade candied orange peel for decorating desserts — a very clear, easy method. Use it instead of orange blossom or as a pretty, tasty garnish; the syrup can be served too.
Milk Toast Loaf
A soft milk toast loaf — one of the best breads for cheese slices or jam. Once you bake it at home you'll keep making it. Try this reliable recipe.
Pan-Fried Biftak Beef
An easy homemade biftak beef recipe with just a few ingredients and a simple paprika-based marinade. Serve with salad, potatoes and sautéed vegetables.
Kofta and Potatoes with Rice
Kofta and potatoes — an easy, quick stew served with vermicelli rice. Kids usually love this dish; some people add onion and peppers slices.
Sinioura with Pistachio Filling
Sinioura (a small filled butter cookie) with a pistachio filling — a simple homemade recipe. You can leave them plain or fill them with pistachio and dust with powdered sugar.
Digestive Biscuit Dessert with Crème Pâtissière
A creative, easy and delicious dessert made with a digestive biscuit base and a crème pâtissière (custard) layer. Top with your favorite jam.
Eggplant with Meat and Mushrooms
Eggplant with meat and mushrooms — a hearty stew-like dish that pairs eggplant with meat and a selection of vegetables including mushrooms, cooked in tomato sauce and served with rice.
Kunafa with Mozzarella
Kunafa with mozzarella cheese — an easy homemade version. Served for breakfast or as a dessert. The recipe also links to the original kunafa cake method.
Chocolate Bounty
Homemade Chocolate Bounty — so easy. Coconut lovers will be delighted: simple ingredients and effortless preparation. Now you can make Bounty at home :)
Eggless Tiramisu
Eggless tiramisu — a simple, light version of tiramisu suitable for those who prefer not to use eggs. Layers of cream and Philadelphia-style cream cheese with coffee-soaked biscuits and cocoa on top.
Manakeesh Dough (Flatbread Dough)
A wonderful homemade manakeesh dough. This versatile dough also works for lahmacun, pizza, pastries and even bread. Easy and reliable.
White Chocolate Crunch
Homemade white chocolate crunch — tastes like the store-bought kind, but faster and tastier. Kids will love it; give this method a try!
Arabic Safuf Cake (Light Semolina Cake)
Safuf is a light, popular Arabic sweet that’s easy to prepare. Brushing the top with syrup gives it the required shine and softness.
Kibbeh in Yogurt
Kibbeh in yogurt — a classic Levantine dish made with yogurt. It takes some time and effort but is an elegant, satisfying dish served hot or cold.
Dried Molokhia with Chicken
Dried molokhia cooked with coriander, garlic and chicken — a rich, flavorful dish worth the effort. Serve with rice and vermicelli.