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No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake
A no-bake biscuit cake that needs some time in the fridge to set, but aside from that it’s an easy and very delicious recipe that everyone should try.
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.
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.
Cauliflower with Tahini
Tahini cauliflower is a delicious and easy vegetarian dish. Try this oven-baked method for a tasty vegetarian cauliflower that you can serve with a greens salad for a complete meal.
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.
Tripoli Shmeiseh Dessert
Shmeiseh is a popular traditional sweet from the city of Tripoli in northern Lebanon. With clear, simple steps, you can make this dessert at home using a few inexpensive ingredients. Enjoy making it and serving it.
Banana Sushi
An incredibly easy, very tasty recipe made with just a few ingredients you likely already have at home! Make banana sushi when you do not have many ingredients or much time to prepare other desserts, and enjoy a light, delicious treat.
Turkish Lentil Soup
Turkish lentil soup... A fresh take on lentil soup, this time inspired by Turkish cuisine. Try this lentil soup with a squeeze of lemon juice and you'll be impressed.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
A delicious, practical dessert made with pantry staples. Try this Toasted Aish al-Saraya recipe; you’re likely to love it.
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.
Watermelon Rind Jam
A traditional jam made from the white inner rind of watermelon, learned from friends in Iraq. It yields about two jars and helps prevent wasting part of the fruit.




















