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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.

Date Fingers and Date Cookies
Desserts
30 minHard

Date Fingers and Date Cookies

Date cookies or date fingers are among the most delicious sweets. This easy, quick recipe will have you making date cookies at home every time instead of buying them ready-made.

Sfoof
Cold drinks
30 minMedium

Sfoof

There are dozens of different ways to make sfoof, and most of them are delicious and easy. We recommend trying this version, which includes orange juice.

Thyme Breadsticks with Labneh Dip - Video
Breads and flatbreads
40 minEasy

Thyme Breadsticks with Labneh Dip - Video

We sometimes use toast bread to make kunafa or sandwiches, and skip the crusts. With this easy and tasty recipe you won't waste any toast bread today.

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.

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.

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.

Easy Ghareeba Cookies
Desserts
30 minMedium

Easy Ghareeba Cookies

Ghreiba is among the best and most delicious Eastern desserts. Try this easy ghareeba recipe; bake just enough so they melt in your mouth.

Red Lentil Soup
Soups and stews
50 minMedium

Red Lentil Soup

There's nothing like a comforting bowl of soup on a cold day. Try this red lentil soup recipe, and you'll surely love it.

Abu Arab Cookies (Arooniya Cookies)
Desserts
40 minMedium

Abu Arab Cookies (Arooniya Cookies)

Abu Arab cookies are among the tastiest and most famous cookies in the Levant. Try making this type of Arooniya cookies at home—you won't buy them pre-made again.

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.

Pakistani Vermicelli Halwa
Desserts
40 minMedium

Pakistani Vermicelli Halwa

In no time and with very few ingredients, this popular Pakistani dessert is easy to make. This vermicelli halwa (kheer-style) is delicious and simple to prepare—give it a try.

Grapes Dipped in Cream Cheese with Pistachios - Video
Salads and appetizers
55 minMedium

Grapes Dipped in Cream Cheese with Pistachios - Video

Just three ingredients, and you’ll have a spectacular dish! Serve grapes dipped in cream cheese with pistachios for your gatherings, and we guarantee your guests will love it.

Beef Pastry Cups with Custard
Desserts
50 minExpert

Beef Pastry Cups with Custard

A new serving method for puff pastry cups filled with custard. Easy and quick recipe with a guaranteed, elegant result.

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.

How to Make Red Lentil Mujaddara
Salads and appetizers
40 minExpert

How to Make Red Lentil Mujaddara

Red mujaddara is one of the most popular Lebanese dishes, especially in the south of Lebanon, where it has many fans. Serve it with green salad, pickles, and yogurt for a delicious and hearty meal.