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Layal Fawaz

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Layal Fawaz

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Baked Doughnuts
Desserts
30 minEasy

Baked Doughnuts

Baked doughnuts made with a very tasty, tried-and-true recipe. They’re definitely lighter and healthier than doughnuts fried in oil... Try the recipe and they’ll be healthier for your kids too!

Potato and Meat Curry Stew
Main dishes
90 minHard

Potato and Meat Curry Stew

A delicious potato and meat curry stew that is rich in flavor. It is an easy recipe that does not require many ingredients or a high cost, and the preparation time is not long...

Easy Potato Soup
Soups
65 minMedium

Easy Potato Soup

A rich, hearty potato soup that's satisfying and simple to make — distinctive flavor with few ingredients. Try it.

Zucchini with Bulgur
Main dishes
65 minMedium

Zucchini with Bulgur

A traditional, light and nutritious dish combining zucchini and coarse bulgur. Serve with vegetables, salad or pickles.

Minced Meat and Vegetable Pie
Pastries
115 minMedium

Minced Meat and Vegetable Pie

A minced meat and vegetable pie flavored with barbecue sauce — a delicious pastry for savory-dough lovers. Serve with potatoes and salad.

Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice with Mustard
Main dishes
45 minMedium

Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice with Mustard

Oven-baked chicken and rice is a wonderful recipe. The chicken carries a distinctive mustard flavor together with a mix of warm spices and herbs. Try this oven tray of rice and chicken—you won’t regret it.

Basbousa with Cream (Qashta)
Desserts
125 minHard

Basbousa with Cream (Qashta)

A delicious and easy basbousa with cream recipe—sure to become a regular in your homemade dessert rotation.

Date and Cinnamon Cake
Desserts
55 minEasy

Date and Cinnamon Cake

Date and cinnamon cake — tasty and wholesome. A great snack that kids will love, and a delightful treat with tea for adults.

Baked Chicken and Vegetables with Curry Rice
Main dishes
50 minEasy

Baked Chicken and Vegetables with Curry Rice

Baked chicken and vegetables — a popular, easy and hearty meal, especially delicious when served with curry rice.

Dawood Basha (Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)
Main dishes
40 minEasy

Dawood Basha (Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)

Dawood Basha — rich, easy meatball recipe. Small meatballs are combined with pearl onions and cooked in a tomato sauce. Variations exist, but it’s delicious any way you make it.

Wild Zaatar Bread
Pastries
30 minEasy

Wild Zaatar Bread

Fresh wild zaatar (thyme) bread with an irresistible aroma. Let the dough rest in two stages for best results.

Baked Cream Phyllo Rolls
Desserts
80 minMedium

Baked Cream Phyllo Rolls

Oven-baked phyllo rolls filled with homemade clotted cream (qeshta) and soaked with light sugar syrup. Includes detailed recipes for the cream and the syrup.

Shrimp Rice
Main dishes
Time TBDExpert

Shrimp Rice

Shrimp rice is quick and easy because shrimp cook fast. It's rich in flavor and suitable for entertaining. The spice mix in this recipe is especially aromatic. Cook the rice and shrimp separately.

Lettuce and Heart-of-Palm (Palmito) Salad
Salads and appetizers
80 minMedium

Lettuce and Heart-of-Palm (Palmito) Salad

A light, fresh lettuce and heart-of-palm salad — very tasty with steak and with many rice dishes, especially shrimp rice.

Vegetable Curry Rice with Meatballs
Main dishes
135 minHard

Vegetable Curry Rice with Meatballs

Vegetable curry rice with meatballs in a creamy sauce — a rich South Asian–inspired dish seasoned with curry, biryani spices and masala. Highly flavorful and satisfying.

Savory Salted Biscuits
Pastries
60 minMedium

Savory Salted Biscuits

A tried-and-true homemade savory biscuit recipe. Add your favorite flavors—cheese, za'atar, or cumin—to customize the taste.

Steak with Mushroom Sauce
Main dishes
110 minHard

Steak with Mushroom Sauce

Bifteck (steak) with a savory mushroom sauce and mashed potatoes. A tasty marinade and a rich mushroom sauce make this a satisfying main course.

Basil Pesto Sauce
Preserves and pickles
40 minEasy

Basil Pesto Sauce

Pesto sauce is one of the most famous Italian sauces. It is easy to make and relies on fresh basil, pine nuts, and olive oil. Here are the details.

Homemade Pizza Sauce
Preserves and pickles
115 minMedium

Homemade Pizza Sauce

Pizza sauce the traditional way. The blend of herbs and seasonings gives it a wonderful taste, just like store-bought — if not better. Why buy ready-made when we can make it at home?

How to Make Chicken Kofta
Main dishes
90 minHard

How to Make Chicken Kofta

Everyone loves meat kofta—why not try chicken kofta? Here’s an easy, tasty chicken kofta recipe with step-by-step instructions. Serve it with French fries, salad, and garlic for a complete meal. Enjoy this inventive dish you’ll surely love.

How to Make Beef Escalopes
Main dishes
65 minMedium

How to Make Beef Escalopes

Beef escalopes are among the dishes kids love most, and they’re a quick, kid-friendly option for lunch or dinner. Here is a tasty and easy beef escalopes recipe.

Cheese-Stuffed Kebabs with Tomato-Onion Sauce
Main dishes
75 minHard

Cheese-Stuffed Kebabs with Tomato-Onion Sauce

Kebab is one of the tastiest dishes, and when it’s stuffed with mozzarella, it’s even more delicious. Here is this inventive, easy and rich recipe.

Easy Fish Sayadiya
Main dishes
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

Easy Fish Sayadiya

A simple, quick Sayadiya fish recipe that you’ll surely love.

Chocolate Cornflakes and Berry Cheesecake
Desserts
50 minEasy

Chocolate Cornflakes and Berry Cheesecake

A wonderful cheesecake recipe that brings together chocolate, cornflakes, berries, and cream... Try this easy and delicious recipe and you'll always make the tastiest cornflakes and berry cheesecake.