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Herb Chicken Breasts with Saffron Sauce
Herb chicken breasts with saffron sauce — an elegant, versatile recipe. Anyone who loves the distinctive flavor of saffron will surely enjoy this dish!
Kunafa Fingers with Qishta (Cream)
Kunafa fingers with qishta — an elegant, very delicious recipe. This way you can enjoy a small piece without feeling guilty about rich Arabic desserts. Give it a try!
Maamoul Mad with Cream and Nataf
Maamoul Mad filled with cream and decorated with nataf. A detailed A-to-Z recipe — four variations in one. We hope you enjoy it. Bon appétit!
Berry and Banana Milkshake
Berry and banana milkshake with berry ice cream — very refreshing and nutritious. Try it to enjoy after breaking the fast.
Lotus Biscoff Milkshake
This Lotus milkshake is very easy, quick and refreshing. Ice cream gives this smoothie its distinctive, rich flavor—enjoy!
Smoked Beef Shawarma in Tortilla Cones
Smoked beef shawarma served in a very creative way — in tortilla cones. Every detail of this recipe is inventive, from the marinade to the cooking and presentation. Discover the full method below.
Rice with Grape-Leaf Filling in Olive Oil
Rice with grape-leaf filling is a delicious recipe many of you may not have tried yet — but it's worth it. The grape-leaf filling in oil is mixed with the rice and cooked on the stove, giving an amazing taste and aroma.
Date Ma'rouk
Date Ma'rouk is a much-loved recipe—delicious, practical, and perfect for kids' lunchboxes or serving to guests. Try this tested homemade Ma'rouk recipe!
Rose Water Mahallabia
A light, distinctive mahallabia flavored with rose water and a touch of red coloring — pretty and delicious. Can be garnished with dried rosebuds.
Aleppo Meshbak
Aleppo meshbak is a popular traditional sweet that rivals the finest Arab and Western desserts. Here is a clear, delicious homemade recipe.
Assorted Eid Maamoul Recipe
Maamoul for Eid with a variety of unique fillings you may not have tried before. Enjoy this rich recipe — you'll find a distinctive touch in the fillings.
Cheese-and-Butter Stuffed Bread
Cheese-and-butter stuffed bread in an easy, quick home recipe suitable for breakfast or a light dinner. Choose toppings from the suggestions above according to what you have or your preference.
Dawood Basha
Dawood Basha — a practical, quick and very tasty meatball dish that doesn’t require many ingredients. Serve with rice.
Baklava with Ashta Cream and Pistachios
A special baklava filled with ashta (cream) and pistachios — a delicious alternative to nut-only baklava. Give it a try.
Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) with Nutella
Layali Lubnan with Nutella — an inventive layered dessert made of three layers. Simple and delicious; give it a try.
Rice Halva (Sweet Rice) with Qreishah
A creative take on rice halva: the classic sweet rice pudding topped with qreishah (strained curd). A special, delicious dessert to try.
Ice Cream Tart with Cotton Candy
An imaginative, show-stopping ice cream tart topped with cotton candy — perfect for birthdays and celebrations. Beautiful and fun to serve.
Kibbeh with Tahini Sauce
Kibbeh with tahini sauce is a delicious, uncommon dish and a creative way to serve kibbeh patties. The tahini sauce ingredients are unconventional — it includes walnuts and paprika — and this recipe is definitely worth trying.
Turkish Kunafa
Turkish-style kunafa — a distinctive layered dessert with a green-colored kunafa pastry layer and a creamy milk pudding (muhallebi) layer. Try it and enjoy the unique flavors.
Marinated Chicken with Rice
Seasoned rice with chicken is a rich, satisfying dish. Serve it with yogurt and a green salad for a complete meal. We hope you enjoy it.
Beirut Muftaqa (Traditional Muftaqa)
Muftaqa — a classic Beirut dessert that needs patience, time and effort (often more than one person helps with the stirring). With Shou Tabkhin you’ll enjoy authentic muftaqa made the traditional way.
Beef (Veal) Stroganoff with Potato Gratin
Beef stroganoff made the classic way. This Russian-origin dish has become one of the most popular recipes across the Arab world. Serve it with the potato gratin detailed in the recipe or with rice.
Maqluba with Cauliflower, Eggplant & Potatoes
A detailed, home-style maqluba with cauliflower, eggplant and potatoes—very successful and delicious. Maqluba takes some time because its many components are prepared in stages, but it’s a very popular and flavorful dish.
How to Make Tandoori Chicken
A wonderful homemade tandoori chicken recipe with the delicious marinade for the best oven-roasted tandoori. This Indian dish is famous for its distinctive flavor — give it a try.