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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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How to Make Musakhan
Main dishes
90 minMedium

How to Make Musakhan

One of the most famous Palestinian dishes, Musakhan with chicken, bread and onions, wonderfully flavorful.

Chicken Burger Recipe
Main dishes
30 minEasy

Chicken Burger Recipe

A crowd-pleasing homemade chicken burger recipe for adults and kids. Serve chicken burgers with french fries and coleslaw for a complete meal.

Chicken Majboos Gulf-Style (Chicken with Gulf Rice)
Main dishes
130 minHard

Chicken Majboos Gulf-Style (Chicken with Gulf Rice)

One of the Gulf’s most famous and beloved dishes—try this Gulf-style Chicken Majboos from Shaw Tabkhin Today, and you’ll surely love it.

How to Make Cheese Halva (Shal)
Desserts
60 minEasy

How to Make Cheese Halva (Shal)

Cheese halva is a beloved, repeating recipe that we never tire of sharing, as every home cook on Sho tabkhin today adds her own quiet touch and method for making cheese halva and the curd cheese.

Pasta with Meat Sauce
Main dishes
90 minHard

Pasta with Meat Sauce

One of the most practical and easy-to-make recipes, pasta with meat sauce is a favorite for both adults and kids.

How to Make Kefta with Cheese
Main dishes
40 minEasy

How to Make Kefta with Cheese

A practical, family-friendly recipe for cheese-stuffed kefta baked in a pan with tomatoes and mozzarella.

How to Make Rice Halva
Desserts
65 minMedium

How to Make Rice Halva

Rice halva is a delicious, easy dessert that uses few ingredients and can be prepared anytime.

Easy Date Cake Recipe
Desserts
30 minEasy

Easy Date Cake Recipe

A wonderful recipe for date cake with toffee sauce. A very delicious and tried-and-tested recipe.

How to Make Rice and Chicken with White Sauce
Main dishes
65 minMedium

How to Make Rice and Chicken with White Sauce

A very practical and easy recipe for making chicken with rice and white sauce. This way of preparing chicken is a nice change from the usual everyday methods and may be a helpful way to encourage children to finish their plates.

How to Make Green Za'atar Salad
Salads and appetizers
25 minEasy

How to Make Green Za'atar Salad

A recipe with aroma, flavor, and simplicity all in one! Try this refreshing green za'atar salad and serve it alongside meat and fish dishes for a complete, very delicious meal.

Red Chicken Marinade
Main dishes
Time TBDHard

Red Chicken Marinade

A very tasty way to marinate chicken with a tried-and-true homemade recipe that always turns out well. You can serve the red-marinated grilled chicken with roasted potatoes and any vegetables you have on hand.

Pineapple Cake
Desserts
55 minHard

Pineapple Cake

Pineapple cake isn’t just sweet; it’s also elegant in appearance. Present this pineapple cake at your special occasions to wow guests.

Vegetable Mafroukeh, or Sfesouf
Salads and appetizers
30 minEasy

Vegetable Mafroukeh, or Sfesouf

Nothing beats a generous bowl of fresh vegetables! This recipe for mafroukeh, also called sfesouf, is delicious, easy to prepare, and you’ll want to make it again after trying it for the first time.

Homemade Manakeesh Dough
Breakfast
35 minMedium

Homemade Manakeesh Dough

Manakeesh comes in many varieties—thyme, cheese, or kishk. It is one of the tastiest and most famous breakfast dishes in Lebanon and the Levant. Try making the Sho Tabkhin Today dough and share your thoughts in the comments.

The Golden Cake
Desserts
70 minExpert

The Golden Cake

An easy and very tasty recipe for the golden cake. Follow the tips in this recipe and never open the oven while baking to achieve a golden, fully risen cake.

Egg and Potato Hash (Mafarka)
Main dishes
30 minEasy

Egg and Potato Hash (Mafarka)

A quick and easy yet delicious traditional dish. Egg and potato mafarka is a traditional meal suitable for both adults and kids.

Beetroot Salad
Salads and appetizers
45 minMedium

Beetroot Salad

This is a triple-beet recipe that shows you, with photos, three different ways to prepare beets. Beets offer numerous health and nutritional benefits.

Beef and Saffron Rice
Main dishes
165 minHard

Beef and Saffron Rice

The Gulf kitchen is renowned for its rice dishes packed with spices and bold flavors. This saffron-infused beef rice is delicious and will let you savor each distinct flavor clearly.

Ice Cream Cake with Cadbury Flake Chocolate
Desserts
30 minEasy

Ice Cream Cake with Cadbury Flake Chocolate

A wonderful, complete recipe that blends ice cream, chocolate, and jelly into a delicious dessert that's perfect for family, kids, and everyone you love. Enjoy your meal.

Easy Cake
Desserts
100 minMedium

Easy Cake

A quick and easy cake recipe. Make this cake as a fast dessert to please your kids, and you can involve them in decorating it with any jam you have or customize it to their taste.

Spinach Stew with Ground Meat
Main dishes
60 minEasy

Spinach Stew with Ground Meat

Spinach stew is one of the dishes we grew up with, as parents always wanted their children to eat healthy, iron-rich meals... spinach prepared in a traditional, delicious way in an easy and quick recipe

Grilled Lamb Chops or Cutlets
Main dishes
75 minMedium

Grilled Lamb Chops or Cutlets

An easy, quick, and tested recipe for grilled lamb chops or cutlets. It is important not to over-season the meat or grill it for too long, so it keeps its original flavor and does not turn dry and tough.

Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Saffron Rice
Main dishes
30 minEasy

Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Saffron Rice

Let’s be honest: this recipe takes effort, time, and patience... but the result is so worth it that it will make you forget all the hard work!

Homemade Donuts
Desserts
115 minHard

Homemade Donuts

An easy, tried-and-true homemade recipe for donuts. Donuts are a high-calorie treat, especially since they’re fried in a lot of oil, so enjoy them in moderation.