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Claudette Katnashu

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Claudette Katnashu

Claudette—known as Umm Maurice in the “What Are We Cooking Today” group—is from Jerusalem and a mother of six. Her table is always piled with delicious dishes, and she never hesitates to share her beloved, signature recipes with everyone.

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Entrecote Beef Sandwich
Main dishes
105 minHard

Entrecote Beef Sandwich

An inventive and delicious entrecote beef sandwich that children and teenagers especially love... a quick meal made at home!

Nutella Cheesecake
Desserts
80 minHard

Nutella Cheesecake

Nutella cheesecake is one of those desserts loved by both kids and adults, and this recipe will guide you step by step to make the tastiest cheesecake with a rich chocolate flavor!

Chocolate Mousse Cake
Desserts
90 minHard

Chocolate Mousse Cake

This rich chocolate mousse cake is one of the tastiest chocolate desserts. Follow the detailed step-by-step instructions to get the perfect result!

Homemade Cheese Mold
Breakfast
30 minEasy

Homemade Cheese Mold

Make a cheese mold at home with an easy, tried-and-true recipe and just a few ingredients! Making cheese at home is no longer a luxury, but a necessity in times of rising prices or when all ingredients are not available... Let’s make cheese at home at low cost and in a short time

Arabic Bread in a Pan
Pastries
75 minMedium

Arabic Bread in a Pan

Yes, Arabic bread in a pan, because any recipe and any dish can now be made at home with ingredients found in every kitchen, a regular oven, and a very low cost! This recipe proves it with the tastiest Arabic bread made in a pan.

Bulgur Kibbeh with Meat Filling
Main dishes
150 minHard

Bulgur Kibbeh with Meat Filling

Bulgur kibbeh (without meat in the dough) — flour and oil are added until a cohesive, moldable dough forms. The filling is classic seasoned meat. A tasty, different kibbeh worth trying.

Za'atar Bread Stuffed with Cheese
Breakfast
85 minMedium

Za'atar Bread Stuffed with Cheese

Za'atar bread stuffed with cheese... an excellent suggestion for the most delicious breakfast pastries for the whole family. Give it to the kids for their school lunchbox. Delicious and nutritious pastries.

Egg-Free Turkish Cookies
Desserts
110 minHard

Egg-Free Turkish Cookies

Egg-free Turkish cookies—crisp, crunchy, and reliably perfect every time. The dough is ultra-easy to handle, and shaping is quick.

Tahini Lahm Bi Ajin Recipe
Main dishes
115 minHard

Tahini Lahm Bi Ajin Recipe

There are endless ways to make pastries. Try this lahm bi ajin recipe with tahini for a delicious, savory twist.

How to Make Date Cookies
Desserts
50 minEasy

How to Make Date Cookies

One of the tastiest and easiest cookie recipes. Try this to make date-filled cookies or date cookies, shaped as you like and served for your special occasions.

Hareesa with Cream and Mozzarella
Desserts
80 minMedium

Hareesa with Cream and Mozzarella

A wonderful hareesa made with cream, this time with mozzarella cheese. Try this special and new version of hareesa with cream and cheese and you’re sure to love it.

Coconut Cake with Cream Cheese
Desserts
50 minEasy

Coconut Cake with Cream Cheese

A delicious, rich cake where cream cheese flavors blend beautifully with coconut. Try this easy and wonderfully tasty recipe.

How to Make Laban Emmo with Chicken and Cauliflower
Main dishes
70 minMedium

How to Make Laban Emmo with Chicken and Cauliflower

A delicious, hearty Palestinian recipe for laban emmo made with chicken, cauliflower, and jameed laban...

Orange Basbousa
Desserts
30 minEasy

Orange Basbousa

A simple, delicious orange-flavored basbousa, a refreshing variation on the traditional semolina cake.

Shish Barak (Dumplings in Yogurt)
Main dishes
65 minMedium

Shish Barak (Dumplings in Yogurt)

A Jerusalem-origin Shish Barak recipe that uses two kinds of yogurt to prevent curdling during cooking. Try this rich, flavorful Shish Barak.

Mirinda Cake
Desserts
120 minHard

Mirinda Cake

A wonderful cake recipe made with Mirinda soda. Watch the cake rise beautifully and taste wonderfully with this fun, fizzy batter.

How to Make Kofta with Tahini
Main dishes
90 minExpert

How to Make Kofta with Tahini

Kofta with tahini is a different take from the classic baked kofta tray with tomato sauce. Anyone who loves tahini will love this kofta and tahini recipe and will want to make it again and again.

Green Fava Bean Stew with Meat
Main dishes
115 minExpert

Green Fava Bean Stew with Meat

Green fava bean stew with meat is a very delicious, healthy, and nourishing recipe for the whole family. Serve it with white rice or rice with vermicelli and salad for a complete meal.

How to Make Potato Puree Souffle
Main dishes
135 minExpert

How to Make Potato Puree Souffle

Potato puree casserole, or potato souffle, is a practical recipe that is perfect for the whole family. Try this easy, tested homemade potato puree recipe and you will surely make it again.

Sausage Rolls
Pastries
65 minExpert

Sausage Rolls

Sausage rolls are tasty pastries, especially loved by kids. Try this delicious, well-balanced recipe that pairs dough with a filling to yield a dish the whole family will enjoy.

How to Make Turkish Delight
Desserts
50 minEasy

How to Make Turkish Delight

How to make Turkish delight at home in an easy recipe. Once you can prepare this version easily, you can later create any flavor you like for your own Turkish delight.

Jerusalem Artichoke with Lamb
Main dishes
65 minMedium

Jerusalem Artichoke with Lamb

Jerusalem artichoke with lamb is a flavorful, healthful dish. This recipe is hearty and suitable for families and kids alike. Bon appétit.

Smooth Molokhia
Main dishes
95 minHard

Smooth Molokhia

There are many ways to make molokhia: coarse, smooth, dried, green... the important thing is that anyone who loves molokhia will love it in all its forms and colors. This recipe is distinctly Jerusalem-style, so give it a try.

Coconut Balls
Desserts
80 minMedium

Coconut Balls

A lovely recipe that brings back many childhood memories. Easy and quick to make colorful coconut balls that your kids will surely love.