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Norma Halawi

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Norma Halawi

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

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Raffaello Truffles
Desserts
60 minExpert

Raffaello Truffles

A quick, delicious, and budget-friendly recipe for white chocolate Raffaello-inspired truffles—easy to make and perfect for gifting or entertaining.

Rwani Cake
Desserts
35 minMedium

Rwani Cake

Rwani Cake is a delicious cake named for its syrupy soak. Try this easy recipe that guides you step by step to a memorable, tender cake.

Crispy Calamari with Peppers and Soy Sauce
Salads and appetizers
55 minHard

Crispy Calamari with Peppers and Soy Sauce

Fried calamari tossed with peppers and a soy sauce glaze—a luxurious seafood starter you can easily make at home.

How to Make Kunafa with Cheese at Home
Breakfast
30 minExpert

How to Make Kunafa with Cheese at Home

From A to Z, this recipe guides you step by step to make cheese kunafa the Lebanese way... two recipes in one: first, how to prepare the kunafa dough shreds, then how to make kunafa with cheese and syrup.

Fried Awamat (Arab Doughnuts)
Desserts
30 minMedium

Fried Awamat (Arab Doughnuts)

Fried awamat are incredibly delicious sweets. Try this easy recipe from Norma's Kitchen, and you’ll love them and want to make them again.

Cream with Fruit
Desserts
30 minEasy

Cream with Fruit

Cream with fruit is the perfect dessert for times when we're craving something sweet but don't want a rich, heavy dessert... a delicious treat that's also light.

Apricot Jam Sablés
Desserts
90 minHard

Apricot Jam Sablés

Sablés are one of the most delightful French sweets, and we always welcome a sablé with a hot cup of tea—so what if it’s filled with apricot jam? Pure pleasure :)

Green Fava Beans with Yogurt
Main dishes
35 minEasy

Green Fava Beans with Yogurt

Green fava beans with goat yogurt are a healthy, nourishing dish. This is a well-known recipe in traditional Lebanese cuisine and is suitable for children, especially after a long day at school.

Swedish Cinnamon Rolls
Desserts
30 minEasy

Swedish Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls are beloved in all their forms. Today we’re trying the Swedish way of making cinnamon rolls, or cinnamon buns, a simple method that is well worth a try.

Lemon Tart with Cranberries
Desserts
80 minMedium

Lemon Tart with Cranberries

A tangy lemon tart with cranberries— an easy, tasty dessert. You can substitute cranberries with any other fruit you have on hand depending on the season.

Armenian-Style Lahm Bi Ajin
Main dishes
30 minEasy

Armenian-Style Lahm Bi Ajin

Armenian-style Lahm Bi Ajin offers a different take on the traditional meat-on-dough dish, distinct from the Shaami version. Try this Norma Kitchen rendition and share your thoughts.