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Mille-Feuille with Crème Pâtissière
A classic and beloved French dessert made at home. The method is simple — just pay attention to how the puff pastry is baked.
Stuffed Grape Leaves in Olive Oil
A classic Lebanese/Shami vegetarian recipe that brightens any table. Add a tablespoon of sumac to the filling for extra tang.
Easy Lasagna Recipe
A wonderful, tried-and-true homemade easy lasagna recipe! Once your kids try this at home they won't want the restaurant version — that's what happened to us!
Chicken Gizzard
Chicken gizzard — a very tasty appetizer when prepared following a few specific steps. The method is not complicated, but simple notes greatly affect the flavor. Everything you need to know about preparing chicken gizzard is in this recipe.
Semolina Maamoul
Semolina maamoul (maamoul mad) — one of the best Arabic sweets that requires following rules for preparing and resting the dough to succeed. The result works every time. This recipe is detailed and contains the precise steps you need.
Easy Quick Cheese Halawa (Halawet el-Jibn)
A quick cheese sweet you can make in about five minutes. This recipe proves you can make delicious desserts at home with minimal ingredients and effort.
Authentic Marron Glacé Chestnuts
Marron glacé (candied chestnuts) — a refined, classic dessert. The recipe is simple but requires time for candying and drying. A tried-and-true homemade method — give it a try!
Yule Log (Bûche de Noël) with Buttercream
Yule log with buttercream — perfect for the holidays. The recipe includes instructions for the sponge and the buttercream. Happy holidays!
Yule Log with Chocolate Cream
Yule log with chocolate cream — an easy recipe to make a delicious yule log at home. Chill for several hours or preferably overnight so it firms up well.
Kibbeh in Yogurt
Clear, detailed recipe for kibbeh in yogurt. Follow these steps to make an authentic, delicious kibbeh bil laban.
Roast Beef Roulade with Bifteck Slices
A delicious and easy roast beef roulade made with biftek (thin steak slices). Serve with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables for an elegant, crowd-pleasing meal.
How to Make Spanish Paella
Spanish Paella is one of the most famous, delicious, rich, and nutritious Spanish dishes. A bouquet of seafood in one dish with rice, served with a cold tomato sauce on the side.
Easy Kibbeh in a Tray Recipe
Kibbeh in a tray... one of the most delicious dishes that steals the spotlight when served. Learn how to prepare the kibbeh dough and filling authentically.
Bulgur with Tomato, Chickpeas, and Bell Pepper
Bulgur with tomato... one of the most delicious vegetarian dishes, especially when flavored with chickpeas and bell pepper. It's a healthy, nutritious recipe that's also very easy and quick to prepare.
Easy Mughrabieh Recipe
Easy Mughrabieh... and authentic. A quick and simple way to make Mughrabieh. This dish is truly luxurious and graces any table. Try this method for preparing dried Mughrabieh grains.
How to Make Marzipan Dessert - Video
Marzipan, also known as marsaban or marzaban, is a recipe that goes by different names such as luzina or almond paste. It is a very tasty, elegant sweet that is perfect for special occasions.
How to Make Semolina Maamoul
Maamoul is one of the first sweets that comes to mind for Eid... and Eid is just around the corner! Here is a proper semolina maamoul recipe—the taste is wonderful and the aroma is irresistible! Enjoy.
How to Make Chocolate Ganache Sauce
A reliable, tested method for making a luscious chocolate ganache sauce that’s easy and incredibly tasty. Use ganache to glaze desserts, cakes, or tarts.
How to Make the Best Tart the Traditional Way
One of the tastiest and easiest tart recipes. Try this traditional tart with pastry cream and fresh fruit—you’re sure to love it.
Creme Patissiere (Pastry Cream)
Creme patissiere is one of the most famous fresh creams used in most types of desserts. Try pastry cream especially with tarts and French cakes.
How to Make Sugar Paste at Home?
Sugar paste is one of the most widely used decorations for cakes and dessert molds. What's special about this sugar paste recipe is that it doesn't rely on marshmallows and uses readily available ingredients.
Easy Pate Sablee Dough for Petit Fours
A wonderful, tender, and crumbly dough for petit fours, sablee, or cookies! You can choose the name, but one thing is certain: the result will make you prepare this dough for every occasion.
Sugar and Chocolate Decorating Icing for Cookies and Desserts
Just two ingredients and less than 10 minutes are enough to make beautiful decorations for cookies and all kinds of desserts! You can write names, letters, and numbers with this easy mixture and use it to decorate most sweets.
How to Make Chicken Soup with Sweet Potatoes
This chicken soup with vegetables is a delicious, practical favorite. Chicken soup is always welcome, especially in winter when colds are common.