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Najwa Awad

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Najwa Awad

Najwa Awad shares a practical home-cooking collection on Zesta, with recipes gathered for everyday tables and repeat cooking.

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Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic and Lemon
Main dishes
120 minHard

Chicken and Potatoes with Garlic and Lemon

A classic family-friendly chicken and potato bake with lemon and garlic—one of the simplest, tastiest dishes for the whole family.

Easy Baked Pasta Tray Recipe
Main dishes
85 minMedium

Easy Baked Pasta Tray Recipe

Pasta with meat and vegetables baked in the oven is a practical recipe that suits the whole family. Try this homemade dish made with ingredients found in every home.

How to Make Maamoul
Desserts
100 minExpert

How to Make Maamoul

Can the holiday be sweeter without Maamoul? Maamoul stuffed with dates or pistachios has become the essential companion for all celebrations.

Bulgur Dumplings in Yogurt
Main dishes
65 minMedium

Bulgur Dumplings in Yogurt

Zanakel bi-laban, also called zaqaliit bi-laban in some Lebanese regions, varies in name from one area to another, but the preparation is similar: small bulgur balls cooked in yogurt.

How to Make a Pancake Cake
Breakfast
75 minMedium

How to Make a Pancake Cake

Pancakes are one of those recipes kids ask for again and again! You can make this pancake cake just as it is prepared in this recipe for a dish that is both beautiful and delicious.

Chicken Curry Recipe
Main dishes
145 minHard

Chicken Curry Recipe

Anyone who loves bold spices and rich flavors, especially curry, will enjoy this tasty chicken curry with white rice. Try this easy chicken curry recipe with rice.

Moroccan Candle Dessert
Daily menu
70 minMedium

Moroccan Candle Dessert

A famous Moroccan dessert that is very easy to make, with ingredients readily available in most homes.

Sayadiyah (Fish with Rice)
Main dishes
Time TBDHard

Sayadiyah (Fish with Rice)

Sayadiyah (fish with rice) is a complete dish in look, flavor, and nutrition. A hearty way to enjoy fish with rice.

Arabic Dessert
Desserts
65 minMedium

Arabic Dessert

A very easy and tasty Arabic dessert. You can serve the Arabic dessert with syrup or sugar syrup, adjusting the sweetness by the amount of syrup added.

Layered Lazy Cake
Desserts
65 minMedium

Layered Lazy Cake

A new and creative way to make lazy cake. This time, the lazy cake comes in layers, and you can decorate it as you like.

Om Ali Dessert
Desserts
30 minEasy

Om Ali Dessert

Om Ali is one of the most beloved Egyptian desserts. It’s very easy and proven to work.

How to Make Beef Shawarma Sandwiches
Main dishes
70 minHard

How to Make Beef Shawarma Sandwiches

Shawarma sandwiches, especially beef shawarma, are a great family recipe for a balanced lunch with all the essential nutrients. Make this beef shawarma recipe at home and you won’t need to buy ready-made shawarma anymore.

Puff Pastry Stars
Desserts
80 minMedium

Puff Pastry Stars

A super easy recipe with few ingredients yet stellar results. Puff pastry stars filled with custard or Nutella are a delicious and simple treat.

Eggless Chocolate Cake
Desserts
90 minHard

Eggless Chocolate Cake

A recipe for anyone with an egg allergy - enjoy desserts, specifically an egg-free chocolate cake!

Homemade Pizza Sauce
Pastries
65 minMedium

Homemade Pizza Sauce

Why buy canned pizza sauce when you can make a tasty, budget-friendly version at home? A safe, affordable option that preserves great flavor.

Potato Pizza
Pastries
105 minHard

Potato Pizza

A fabulous potato-crust pizza that's vegetarian-friendly and suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or wheat allergies.

Homemade Qatayef: How to Make Qatayef at Home
Desserts
145 minHard

Homemade Qatayef: How to Make Qatayef at Home

Making homemade qatayef has never been this easy! A clear, easy, and tested recipe for homemade qatayef. You can use any filling you like, such as cream, nuts and sugar, or pistachios.

Potato Kibbeh baked in a Pan
Main dishes
145 minHard

Potato Kibbeh baked in a Pan

Potato kibbeh baked in a pan is a very tasty vegetarian dish that does not require many complex or hard-to-find ingredients. You can increase the amount of onions if you wish.

How to Make Sultan's Bite
Desserts
80 minMedium

How to Make Sultan's Bite

A wonderful recipe for one of the most delicious Turkish desserts. Sultan's Bite combines the softness of milk pudding and cream with coconut and pistachios—a truly special treat in every sense.

How to Make Vegetable Spaghetti
Main dishes
40 minEasy

How to Make Vegetable Spaghetti

Vegetable spaghetti is one of kids' favorite recipes—especially when it's made in this beautiful individual nest style!

Francisco Chicken Sandwich
Main dishes
80 minMedium

Francisco Chicken Sandwich

A fantastic chicken sandwich recipe that's easy and practical for both adults and kids.

How to Make Potato and Frafkhin Pastries
Pastries
30 minEasy

How to Make Potato and Frafkhin Pastries

Cheese pastries, potato pastries, and frafkhin pastries. Ingredients: 1 kilo potatoes, minced meat, salt and spices to taste, 1 onion, 2 bunches of frafkhin, sumac, olive oil, and mozzarella cheese. Method: Peel the potatoes, grate them, then squeeze them well to remove...

Mabrousha Cake with Apricot Jam
Desserts
75 minMedium

Mabrousha Cake with Apricot Jam

A nostalgic Mabrousha cake that brings back childhood memories of a simple, delicious jam-filled treat. Perfect for tea time with apricot jam.

How to Make Baba au Rhum
Desserts
30 minEasy

How to Make Baba au Rhum

Baba au rhum molds are a delicious dessert that can be prepared in several ways... Alcoholic liqueur can be added to this dessert, but this version contains no alcoholic ingredient.

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