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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
Sauces and dips
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.

Crispy Fried Fish Fillets
Sauces and dips
55 minMedium

Crispy Fried Fish Fillets

A quick, flavorful way to prepare boneless fish fillets with a crunchy coating, served with a mayonnaise dip and pickled cucumber.

Bitter Orange Jam - with Photos
Preserves and pickles
50 minHard

Bitter Orange Jam - with Photos

This recipe for making bitter orange jam, or aranj, takes a little time, but the result will be more than satisfying. Bitter orange, aranj, bu safir, or whatever you call it, this is a delicious jam worth trying.

Swedish Meatballs
Sauces and dips
35 minMedium

Swedish Meatballs

From Swedish cuisine comes this delicious, easy meatball recipe. Serve the meatballs with boiled or mashed potatoes and sauce for a complete, nourishing meal.

Chicken Kabsa
Mains
100 minHard

Chicken Kabsa

A tested, easy chicken kabsa recipe you should try. You can grill or fry the chicken to suit your preference.

Fried Kibbeh (Levantine Meat Kibbeh)
Rice and grains
95 minHard

Fried Kibbeh (Levantine Meat Kibbeh)

A classic Levantine favorite—crispy, meat-filled kibbeh with an approachable home-style method.

Pineapple Cake
Desserts
55 minHard

Pineapple Cake

Pineapple cake isn’t just sweet; it’s also elegant in appearance. Present this pineapple cake at your special occasions to wow guests.

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.

Baqlah with Spinach and Chard
Rice and grains
65 minHard

Baqlah with Spinach and Chard

Baqlah is a well-known southern Lebanese dish built on greens cooked with coarse bulgur. In this version we make it with spinach and chard, for a delicious, nourishing, and healthy meal.

Moroccan Tagine with Chicken and Beef
Mains
50 minEasy

Moroccan Tagine with Chicken and Beef

Moroccan tagine is a delicious main dish. This recipe combines beef and chicken for a robust Moroccan result. The yield is large, so you can scale the ingredients to make a smaller batch.

Pumpkin Jam Without Calcium
Preserves and pickles
40 minHard

Pumpkin Jam Without Calcium

Pumpkin jam (pumpkin preserve) is a seasonal favorite. This version skips calcium and uses starch instead.

Swiss Roll (Roll Cake)
Desserts
50 minMedium

Swiss Roll (Roll Cake)

There are many Swiss roll recipes, but this one is tested, easy, and we recommend making it yourself. It's important not to leave the Swiss roll in the oven for too long so you can fill and roll it easily later.

Homemade Crepe Batter
Desserts
30 minHard

Homemade Crepe Batter

There is no child on Earth who doesn't love pancakes or crepes. Make this easy and delicious crepe batter recipe for your kids to put a smile on their faces.

Macarons or Zeinab's Fingers
Desserts
30 minHard

Macarons or Zeinab's Fingers

There are different recipes and names for macarons or Zeinab's Fingers. We guarantee you will love this homemade, tasty recipe.

Vegetable Mafroukeh, or Sfesouf
Vegetarian mains
30 minEasy

Vegetable Mafroukeh, or Sfesouf

Nothing beats a generous bowl of fresh vegetables! This recipe for mafroukeh, also called sfesouf, is delicious, easy to prepare, and you’ll want to make it again after trying it for the first time.

Tuna Loaf
Cold drinks
30 minEasy

Tuna Loaf

Tuna loaf is a delicious, easy-to-make recipe that can be prepared for special occasions and family gatherings. It tastes great, looks beautiful, and only requires a little care when assembling the ingredients.

Potato and Pea Stew
Breakfast and brunch
70 minMedium

Potato and Pea Stew

A special Kuwaiti breakfast dish from Kuwait, traditionally served for breakfast or 'riouq'. This potato-and-pea stew is easy, delicious, and quick to prepare, and pairs well with Arabic bread.

Roast Turkey
Festive specials
80 minExpert

Roast Turkey

There are many ways to prepare roast turkey. This simple recipe is easy to try and often more forgiving than other methods. The success or failure can depend on the turkey itself, oven strength, and cooking time.

Toasted Aish al-Saraya
Desserts
65 minMedium

Toasted Aish al-Saraya

A delicious, practical dessert made with pantry staples. Try this Toasted Aish al-Saraya recipe; you’re likely to love it.

Homemade Beef Mortadella
Vegetarian mains
30 minMedium

Homemade Beef Mortadella

Making mortadella at home is cleaner, tastier, and guaranteed 100% quality. Try this beef mortadella recipe; we tailor the flavors to suit you over time.

Homemade Manakeesh Dough
Breads and flatbreads
35 minMedium

Homemade Manakeesh Dough

Manakeesh comes in many varieties—thyme, cheese, or kishk. It is one of the tastiest and most famous breakfast dishes in Lebanon and the Levant. Try making the Sho Tabkhin Today dough and share your thoughts in the comments.

Spinach Cake
Desserts
80 minMedium

Spinach Cake

A special recipe that isn't very well known in the Arab world: spinach cake with vanilla cream! This recipe comes from German cuisine and is definitely worth trying, especially since the photos are so tempting.

How to Make Alfredo Pizza
Desserts
50 minExpert

How to Make Alfredo Pizza

This homemade Alfredo pizza recipe is practical and very delicious. Make it to please the kids and the rest of the family.