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Maamoul Mad with Qashta
Desserts
55 minHard

Maamoul Mad with Qashta

Maamoul Mad with qashta — one of the most delicious Arabic desserts. Don’t miss this tasty, reliable recipe. The recipe also includes a link for making qashta. Enjoy!

Oven-Grilled Fish
Mains
Time TBDHard

Oven-Grilled Fish

Oven-grilled fish — a great dish to serve when you have guests. Here is an easy stuffing based on cilantro, garlic, lemon and hot pepper.

Maqluba with Meat and Eggplant
Mains
95 minHard

Maqluba with Meat and Eggplant

Maqluba with meat and eggplant — a classic and delicious rice dish of Jordanian origin. Some people prefer it with chicken. Here are the details to make it.

Sanjari Fish (Opened from the Back and Roasted)
Desserts
Time TBDHard

Sanjari Fish (Opened from the Back and Roasted)

Sanjari fish — a distinctive way to roast whole fish: it’s opened from the back, filled with a vegetable-and-spice stuffing, left open and roasted in the oven. Popular across Gulf countries and Egyptian coastal cities. Large fish (commonly mullet) are typically used.

Crispy Fried Shrimp
Mains
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

Crispy Fried Shrimp

Homemade fried shrimp — quick and delicious. This easy recipe takes only minutes and includes simple dipping sauces to serve with the shrimp.

Rice with Shrimp
Rice and grains
Time TBDHard

Rice with Shrimp

Rice with shrimp — a delicious, easy-to-make dish. This recipe is as wonderful as lamb or chicken mansaf. Try it and serve it to guests at gatherings. Serve with hot sauce.

Crazy Cake
Desserts
Time TBDMedium

Crazy Cake

Crazy Cake... a delicious cake that combines cocoa and instant coffee, topped with chocolate sauce and colorful chocolate shavings... Notably, this cake requires no eggs and uses only a small amount of flour... Give it a try.

How to Make Oven-Grilled Fish
Mains
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

How to Make Oven-Grilled Fish

Oven-grilled fish is a rich and delicious meal. Here is a recipe for grilled fish with a wonderful marinade and a mix of fresh vegetables and seasonings—you can almost smell the lovely aroma from the picture :)

How to Make Lqtain Jam
Preserves and pickles
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

How to Make Lqtain Jam

Lqtain jam... here is the recipe in detail and the traditional way. You can cut the lqtain into whatever size and shape you like. Follow the steps to get the tastiest jam, then store it in sterilized glass jars.

Easy Eggplant Maqluba
Mains
115 minExpert

Easy Eggplant Maqluba

Eggplant Maqluba: rice with lamb and fried eggplant. Easy and delicious, especially with yogurt that complements the eggplant perfectly. Here is the easy step-by-step method for Easy Eggplant Maqluba.

How to Make Breaded Shrimp (Paneh)
Mains
Time TBDMedium

How to Make Breaded Shrimp (Paneh)

For all shrimp lovers, here’s how to make breaded shrimp the proper way. Enjoy it with fries, salad, and dipping sauce, just like something served at the best shrimp restaurants... Enjoy!

Baked Grilled Fish with Vegetables
Pasta and noodles
Time TBDMedium

Baked Grilled Fish with Vegetables

Baked grilled fish is a popular, mouthwatering dish for our table—especially when it is rich in flavor and served alongside a colorful mix of vegetables. Enjoy trying this delicious and easy recipe.

Easy Fish Sayadiya
Mains
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

Easy Fish Sayadiya

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

How to Make the Easiest and Tastiest Beef Shawarma
Mains
40 minHard

How to Make the Easiest and Tastiest Beef Shawarma

Beef shawarma is a delicious and practical dish you can make at home. What makes shawarma special is the accompanying vegetables and tarator sauce, and together these elements make shawarma truly exceptional.

How to Make Authentic Saudi Kabsa
Mains
105 minHard

How to Make Authentic Saudi Kabsa

A wonderful, tested homemade recipe for authentic Saudi kabsa with lamb shanks, also known as muzat.

Sayadiyah (Fish with Rice)
Mains
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.

Dairy-Free, Animal-Product-Free Labneh
Breakfast and brunch
Time TBDHard

Dairy-Free, Animal-Product-Free Labneh

Most of us eat traditional labneh and take it for granted, but some people have a milk allergy and still crave labneh. For them, we present this recipe free of any animal-derived ingredients!

Chicken with Vegetables
Mains
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

Chicken with Vegetables

Roasted chicken and vegetables are a practical recipe that’s perfect for the whole family. Prepare this dish and serve it with white rice for a complete, nourishing meal.

How to Make Gulf Lamb Kabsa
Mains
85 minExpert

How to Make Gulf Lamb Kabsa

Kabsa is a rice dish with meat and nuts, one of the Gulf’s most famous and delicious dishes. This recipe varies among Gulf countries, but the shared rice base remains, with additions and personal touches from each cook.

Carrot and Chickpea Kibbeh
Vegetarian mains
75 minExpert

Carrot and Chickpea Kibbeh

A superb vegetarian version that replaces meat kibbeh with carrot and chickpea kibbeh. The filling features spinach and chickpeas, forming a delicious base.

Marzipan Maamoul Filled with Dates
Desserts
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

Marzipan Maamoul Filled with Dates

An inventive recipe that combines the famous Italian marzipan sweet with maamoul! Marzipan maamoul stuffed with dates... a recipe that doesn't require an oven or a refrigerator.

Red Chicken Marinade
Sauces and dips
Time TBDHard

Red Chicken Marinade

A very tasty way to marinate chicken with a tried-and-true homemade recipe that always turns out well. You can serve the red-marinated grilled chicken with roasted potatoes and any vegetables you have on hand.

Lentil Soup with Greens and Lemon
Soups and stews
60 minMedium

Lentil Soup with Greens and Lemon

Lentil soup with greens is one of the tastiest lentil soups. Try this cozy, flavorful, and nourishing bowl on cold or rainy days.

Coconut Namoura with Custard
Desserts
55 minMedium

Coconut Namoura with Custard

A wonderful and tasty recipe for coconut Namoura with custard. This Namoura takes some time to prepare, but it’s not difficult, and following the clear steps yields the best coconut Namoura with custard.