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How to Make the Original Cheese Kunafa
This recipe has all the secrets of authentic kunafa! Crispy pastry, cheese, shape, and flavor that are second to none. Try it and enjoy!
Homemade Baklava - with Photos
Why buy baklava ready-made when you can prepare it at home with ease? Try this recipe and you will never buy ready-made baklava again. Tastier and cheaper: the motto of #WhatAreYouCookingToday
Layali Lubnan
Layali Lubnan is a delicious and easy-to-make Lebanese dessert. Try this Layali Lubnan recipe from Sho Tabbakheen El Yom to delight your family and guests.
Salmon with Lemon Sauce
There are many ways to cook salmon, and they are all easy and quick, because salmon does not need much time on the heat or it will become dry. Try this special salmon recipe with lemon sauce.
Oreo Cheesecake
Oreos are a hit with kids and adults alike. This Oreo Cheesecake is quick to make, delicious, and sure to bring smiles to the kids when they see it.
Creme Caramel Cake
Crème caramel is a classic French dessert that has become well loved in the Arab world. Try this recipe that guides you step by step to a silky, delicious result.
Cotton-Dough Pies
There is nothing more beautiful than filling the house with the aroma of dough and yeast. This scent will stay with our children for years and always bring back their sweetest memories.
Spinach Stew with Ground Meat
Spinach stew is one of the dishes we grew up with, as parents always wanted their children to eat healthy, iron-rich meals... spinach prepared in a traditional, delicious way in an easy and quick recipe
Aleppo Meshabak
When we see any recipe from the Aleppo kitchen, we already know it will be delicious and beautiful in both appearance and taste. This meshabak recipe is no exception, and the photo is proof enough.
Biscuit Tart
A very elegant biscuit tart recipe. This kind of dessert takes a little time to prepare, but it is very easy and can be made ahead of time to serve to guests.
Baba au Rhum Cake
Baba au rhum is a famous French dessert that is traditionally prepared quite differently from this recipe... here, baba au rhum is made in a large cake pan instead of individual molds, and it is soaked with syrup.
Date Bateeth Dessert - Video
Today's dessert is distinctly Gulf-inspired and relies on a staple ingredient from the Arabian Gulf region: dates! Try this easy, quick, and elegant recipe to serve to guests.
Madame Charlotte Dessert
Who is Madame Charlotte? We know it’s a mix of biscuits and cream, with a lovely aroma, delicious taste, and an incredibly easy preparation... and that’s enough for us :)
Oatmeal Banana Muffins
If you have ripe bananas, you can easily turn them into a delicious treat the kids can take to school. This recipe is even more appealing because it also contains oats!
Fig Knot Cheesecake
A creative and new cheesecake with knotted figs. A delicious and proven recipe, and importantly it doesn’t rely on gelatin. The section below also shows how to knot the figs.
Cardamom and Saffron Cake - With Video
We’re fans of cardamom... and saffron too... so what about a recipe that combines both? It’s sure to become one of our favorite recipes!
Beetroot Mutabbal (Beet Dip)
A beetroot mutabbal (beet dip), a tasty and easy starter. Beets are rich in health benefits that are easy to overlook in our Arab kitchen.
One-Pot Cake
A straightforward guide to making a cake in a pot (one-pot cake) that uses common pantry ingredients, with step-by-step directions to bake in a pot instead of a traditional pan.
Mushroom and Olive Pasta
An easy, reliable recipe that adults and kids will love, and most importantly, the kids will agree to eat after their long day at school. Bon Appetit.
Custard-filled Tart
A very special tart with custard filling. The recipe is easy, uses readily available ingredients, and we recommend trying it. Bon appetit in advance.
Easy Apple Cake
This apple cake is very easy, quick, and tested. Try it when you have plenty of apples and the kids aren’t eating them.
Green Thyme Salad
Green thyme salad made easy and refreshing. The thyme used in this recipe is sometimes called "zoub" in some regions and differs from the tender green thyme with delicate leaves.
Mini Kada Qader Cakes
The famous Kada Qader cake presented in a fresh, innovative way! Instead of serving in a large pan, why not portion it into small muffin cups? A wonderful idea.
Namoura (Harisa)
You may know this dessert as Namoura, or you may call it Harisa; in either case, it’s a tasty recipe with readily available ingredients.