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Date Cookies (Ka'ak al-Tamr) or Makrout al-Tamr
Desserts
65 minExpert

Date Cookies (Ka'ak al-Tamr) or Makrout al-Tamr

A superb, tested and reliable recipe for one of the best date cookies: date cookies or Makrout al-Tamr. Regardless of the name, this date-filled treat is widely beloved.

No-Bake Cake (Lazy Cake)
Desserts
60 minMedium

No-Bake Cake (Lazy Cake)

The no-bake cake, also known as Lazy Cake, is an easy, clear, and tested recipe. It doesn’t require many ingredients and comes together quickly with simple components—biscuits and cocoa or chocolate—though it benefits from chilling time to set.

How to Make Kofta with Tahini
Sauces and dips
90 minExpert

How to Make Kofta with Tahini

Kofta with tahini is a different take from the classic baked kofta tray with tomato sauce. Anyone who loves tahini will love this kofta and tahini recipe and will want to make it again and again.

Diet Oat Bread
Breads and flatbreads
55 minHard

Diet Oat Bread

A simple diet-friendly bread made with oats. Oats are popular in fitness and weight loss plans and fit well with many diet plans.

How to Make a Special Tart
Desserts
80 minExpert

How to Make a Special Tart

A simple, clear recipe for making a special tart. You can change the shape of this tart according to any letter or number you want by first cutting sturdy paper into the desired shape, then shaping the tart dough around it.

Green Fava Bean Stew with Meat
Soups and stews
115 minExpert

Green Fava Bean Stew with Meat

Green fava bean stew with meat is a very delicious, healthy, and nourishing recipe for the whole family. Serve it with white rice or rice with vermicelli and salad for a complete meal.

Baklava with Muhallabia
Desserts
60 minHard

Baklava with Muhallabia

A wonderful recipe by every measure: baklava rolls filled with muhallabia! An easy, delicious recipe with ingredients found in every home and at a low cost.

Potato Kunafa
Desserts
50 minHard

Potato Kunafa

A potato-based kunafa, a surprising twist on the classic dessert. You can make it with regular potatoes or sweet potatoes for a dessert that's easy to make and unbelievably delicious.

Qamar al-Din or Qamar Over the Clouds
Desserts
55 minHard

Qamar al-Din or Qamar Over the Clouds

Qamar al-Din Over the Clouds is a well-known Lebanese dessert, especially in Tripoli. This recipe blends a milk-based pudding with qamar al-din for a delicious, easy dessert.

Beef Couscous
Vegetarian mains
65 minExpert

Beef Couscous

Couscous is one of the Maghreb’s best-known dishes. You can prepare beef couscous with this clear, tested home recipe, provided you have ready small couscous grains.

Laban Amo (Yogurt Stew) or Shakeriya with Rice
Rice and grains
65 minHard

Laban Amo (Yogurt Stew) or Shakeriya with Rice

Laban Amo or Shakeriya is a popular traditional dish in many regions. If you enjoy cooking with yogurt, you’ll surely love this recipe.

How to Make Fried Chicken Gizzards
Sauces and dips
30 minHard

How to Make Fried Chicken Gizzards

Cooking chicken gizzards may be a simple task, but it requires precision and speed so that we do not notice any unpleasant chicken smell. Try this tested method and you will surely love it.

Creamy Basbousa in a Cake Pan
Desserts
75 minExpert

Creamy Basbousa in a Cake Pan

A beautiful, innovative Basbousa with cream, this time presented in a cake pan with elegant styling. Try this Creamy Basbousa recipe and you can expect a successful and delicious result.

Beef Tenderloin with Cream
Rice and grains
55 minMedium

Beef Tenderloin with Cream

A very tasty and easy recipe to prepare beef tenderloin steak with fresh cream. Serve the steak with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted potatoes and vegetables as you prefer.

Oven-Roasted Whole Chicken
Rice and grains
120 minExpert

Oven-Roasted Whole Chicken

A straightforward and clear method for making oven-roasted chicken at home. Try this oven-roasted chicken recipe, great with American rice and vegetables.

How to Prepare Chicken Shawarma Marinade
Desserts
240 minExpert

How to Prepare Chicken Shawarma Marinade

A tried-and-true home recipe for chicken shawarma marinade. It’s handy to prepare this marinade, marinate the chicken, and prep it in advance, then freeze it until you need it.

Kibbeh with Swiss Chard (Kibbeh Bil-Salq)
Sauces and dips
70 minExpert

Kibbeh with Swiss Chard (Kibbeh Bil-Salq)

A wonderful, delicious recipe for kibbeh bil-salq (kibbeh stuffed with Swiss chard). The Syrian coast is known for serving this tasty kibbeh bil-salq, but it has found its way to us thanks to its rich flavors and numerous health benefits.

How to Make Crepes at Home
Breakfast and brunch
60 minHard

How to Make Crepes at Home

An easy and very delicious way to make crepes at home. Prepare crepes as an unusual breakfast for your children, and they will be very happy.

Brioche with Jam
Preserves and pickles
40 minMedium

Brioche with Jam

A wonderful recipe for making brioche with jam. Brioche is a sweet pastry that can be enjoyed at any time, whether for an unconventional breakfast or as a delicious dessert.

How to Make Potato Puree Souffle
Desserts
135 minExpert

How to Make Potato Puree Souffle

Potato puree casserole, or potato souffle, is a practical recipe that is perfect for the whole family. Try this easy, tested homemade potato puree recipe and you will surely make it again.

Mahalabia and Strawberry Cake
Desserts
50 minHard

Mahalabia and Strawberry Cake

A wonderful and easy recipe for making a mahalabia cake with strawberries. Try it today, and you'll love it for the way it brings together the softness of refreshing mahalabia and the delight of crisp biscuits.

How to Make Waffles
Desserts
60 minExpert

How to Make Waffles

Waffles are one of the best and tastiest ways to start the day or end it with a light dinner. Try this easy and delicious recipe for making waffles at home and enjoy the tastiest snack.

How to Make Chicken Nuggets
Mains
75 minExpert

How to Make Chicken Nuggets

A simple, tried-and-true homemade chicken nuggets recipe. Make nuggets for your kids at home, because homemade is cleaner, tastier, and more economical.

Chocolate Cake with Ganache
Desserts
90 minExpert

Chocolate Cake with Ganache

A rich, complete chocolate cake with a luscious ganache. Try this cake and it’s sure to satisfy guests and family alike.