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How to Make Grilled Salmon
Mains
Time TBDExpert

How to Make Grilled Salmon

An easy, delicious home-style grilled salmon recipe that’s tried and true. Don’t be surprised by the honey — it plays an important role in flavor, tenderizing the fish and giving it a beautiful caramelized color.

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.

Layered Maamoul with Cream (Maamoul Mad bil Qashta)
Desserts
55 minHard

Layered Maamoul with Cream (Maamoul Mad bil Qashta)

Layered maamoul filled with cream — one of the most requested Arabic desserts. You can use other fillings as well; the dough is the same for all versions of maamoul mad.

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.

Shrimp Rice
Rice and grains
Time TBDExpert

Shrimp Rice

Shrimp rice is quick and easy because shrimp cook fast. It's rich in flavor and suitable for entertaining. The spice mix in this recipe is especially aromatic. Cook the rice and shrimp separately.

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.

Gulf-Style Shrimp Hamisa
Breads and flatbreads
Time TBDMedium

Gulf-Style Shrimp Hamisa

Hamisa shrimp — a Gulf-style shrimp dish made with spices, vegetables and tomato paste. Quick because shrimp cooks fast; serve with rice or bread.

Dried Molokhia with Chicken
Soups and stews
95 minHard

Dried Molokhia with Chicken

Dried molokhia cooked with coriander, garlic and chicken — a rich, flavorful dish worth the effort. Serve with rice and vermicelli.

Shrimp Stew in Tomato Sauce (Quraydīs)
Soups and stews
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

Shrimp Stew in Tomato Sauce (Quraydīs)

A tomato-based shrimp stew—best made with large jumbo shrimp. It’s quick to prepare and is delicious served with white rice.

Chocolate Tiramisu
Desserts
80 minHard

Chocolate Tiramisu

Chocolate tiramisu — one of the lightest and most loved chilled desserts. You can also make tiramisu with instant coffee. Serve in cups for individual portions or in a dish.

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.

Lebanese Nights Dessert (Layali Lubnan)
Desserts
85 minHard

Lebanese Nights Dessert (Layali Lubnan)

A delicious, easy Lebanese dessert featuring layers of cooked and fresh qeshta (creamy clotted cream) and nuts for a rich, distinctive finish.

Date and Walnut Maamoul Fingers
Desserts
30 minHard

Date and Walnut Maamoul Fingers

Date and walnut maamoul fingers are a delicious, easy-to-make dessert to prepare at home. Serve these date-and-walnut ma’amoul fingers for special occasions and holidays as a variation on traditional ma’amoul.

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!

Homemade Beef Shawarma
Mains
Time TBDExpert

Homemade Beef Shawarma

Homemade shawarma has a distinctive flavor that surpasses store-bought versions. Try this beef shawarma with tahini sauce and parsley salad.

How to Make Moroccan Couscous?
Mains
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

How to Make Moroccan Couscous?

Moroccan couscous is one of the most famous dishes, known for its richness and distinctive flavor. Try this How We’re Cooking Today method for making Moroccan couscous for a delicious taste you won’t forget.

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.