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Fatima Zahoui Ghamlouch

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Fatima Zahoui Ghamlouch

If you see a recipe written as poetry, it’s surely Fatima Zahoui Ghamlouch—known as Umm Badr—who posted it. Between mawawil and rhymed prose, her rice dishes arrive effortlessly and win the admiration of everyone in our group.

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Kofta and Potatoes Bake with Rice
Main dishes
190 minHard

Kofta and Potatoes Bake with Rice

A quick, tasty recipe for making kofta with potatoes in a baking dish with rice. This family-friendly dish is perfect for busy days because it doesn’t require much effort.

Potato Kibbeh
Main dishes
50 minMedium

Potato Kibbeh

One of the tastiest and easiest vegetarian recipes. Potato kibbeh uses ingredients you likely have at home, and you can prepare a cumin blend and freeze it for later use.

How to Make Sahlab
Breakfast
55 minMedium

How to Make Sahlab

Sahlab is a hot dessert with wide popularity in the Levant; it is commonly enjoyed on breakfast tables or for suhoor during the holy month.

How to Make Authentic Saudi Kabsa
Main dishes
105 minHard

How to Make Authentic Saudi Kabsa

A wonderful, tested homemade recipe for authentic Saudi kabsa with lamb shanks, also known as muzat.

How to Make Golden Chocolate Cake
Desserts
75 minHard

How to Make Golden Chocolate Cake

Golden Chocolate Cake is an easy and very delicious cake recipe. This recipe has been tested and is guaranteed, and we recommend trying it.

How to Make Fenugreek Halva
Desserts
165 minHard

How to Make Fenugreek Halva

An easy, delicious fenugreek halva with a clear, tested home recipe. We invite you to try this recipe for a tasty fenugreek halva.

Onion Rice with Shrimp and Fried Fish
Main dishes
125 minHard

Onion Rice with Shrimp and Fried Fish

A complete recipe for preparing rice with fish and shrimp. Try this version that is sure to impress.

How to Make Dried Molokhia
Main dishes
110 minHard

How to Make Dried Molokhia

Molokhia, also known as moloukhiya, is one of the most delicious and elegant main dishes! Every cook has her own special touch when preparing this luxurious dish, but we recommend adding a roasted onion to the molokhia to give it a very distinctive flavor.

How to Make Chicken Fajita Sandwich
Main dishes
40 minEasy

How to Make Chicken Fajita Sandwich

Chicken fajitas are among the tastiest and most famous Mexican dishes in our region. We invite you to try this tested home recipe for chicken fajita.

Stuffed Vermicelli Dessert with Pistachios and Walnuts
Desserts
35 minEasy

Stuffed Vermicelli Dessert with Pistachios and Walnuts

With just 3 main ingredients, you can make this vermicelli dessert with pistachios and walnuts! A very delicious and quick-to-prepare treat that both adults and kids will love.

How to Make Qamar al-Din Pudding
Desserts
60 minMedium

How to Make Qamar al-Din Pudding

An easy recipe for making pudding with qamar al-din. You can serve qamar al-din pudding to guests at special and family occasions and decorate it as desired.

Crispy Chicken with Coleslaw
Main dishes
50 minMedium

Crispy Chicken with Coleslaw

All kids, without exception, love crispy chicken, and now, thanks to this clear and easy recipe, you can make crispy, crunchy chicken at home instead of ordering it ready-made.

Oreo Cake
Desserts
30 minEasy

Oreo Cake

Oreo cake is a kids' favorite—easy and quick to prepare. Give it a try for a delightful treat.

How to Make Meat Mandi
Main dishes
110 minHard

How to Make Meat Mandi

Meat mandi is one of the most famous dishes in Gulf cuisine. You can prepare chicken mandi instead, using either meat or chicken, and serve it with dakkous sauce and tomatoes or whipped yogurt.

How to Prepare Indian Biryani
Main dishes
75 minHard

How to Prepare Indian Biryani

Chicken biryani is one of the most famous and delicious dishes in Indian cuisine... You can prepare chicken biryani using this detailed, clear recipe and adjust the heat or spiciness according to the amount of spices added.

Caramelized Carrot Cake
Desserts
90 minHard

Caramelized Carrot Cake

A very delicious and easy caramelized carrot cake recipe. Prepare this carrot cake to serve your guests and they will definitely love it.

How to Make Grilled Eggplant with Cheese
Main dishes
60 minMedium

How to Make Grilled Eggplant with Cheese

A distinctive way to serve roasted eggplant with vegetables in the oven. You can serve grilled eggplant with meat or on its own, alongside cooked rice.

Sfouf (Semolina Turmeric Cake)
Desserts
50 minEasy

Sfouf (Semolina Turmeric Cake)

There are many Sfouf recipes, but this one is very easy, tested, and uses ingredients you’ll find in most homes. Best of all, it tastes delicious.

Sweet Pasta with Raisins
Salads and appetizers
55 minEasy

Sweet Pasta with Raisins

An unconventional and unusual pasta dish with raisins. Flavors mingle to form a rich, harmonious dish with a memorable taste, served as a salad to accompany main courses.

How to Make Ashta or Qareesha
Desserts
80 minHard

How to Make Ashta or Qareesha

Qareesha, or ashta, is one of the essential ingredients in many Arabic desserts. But that does not stop you from enjoying qareesha on its own with fresh fruit, nuts, and syrup.

How to Make Cinnamon Rolls
Desserts
30 minEasy

How to Make Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls, also known as cinnamon buns, are Western desserts that have become famous and beloved in every Arabic home. The good news is that making them is easy and their ingredients are found in every household.

Chicken Maqluba with Vegetables
Main dishes
140 minHard

Chicken Maqluba with Vegetables

Chicken maqluba with vegetables in an easy, clear recipe worth trying. You can serve chicken maqluba with vegetables alongside yogurt and a fresh vegetable salad.

Coconut Cake Recipe
Desserts
105 minHard

Coconut Cake Recipe

Coconut cake is a popular, easy, and delicious dessert. Try this tested coconut cake recipe to make it for your occasions or to delight your family.

Savory Grape Leaf Cake
Main dishes
60 minMedium

Savory Grape Leaf Cake

A cake of another kind! Grape leaf cake is a savory cake that changes the traditional grape leaves-wrapped recipe and presents it as a wonderful cake.

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