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Baqleh al-Hummus
Vegetarian mains
55 minEasy

Baqleh al-Hummus

A traditional dish and a widely known popular food in Lebanon... Baqleh al-Hummus, as some call it, may have a different name in other regions. It can be a vegetarian dish, or meat can be added to it, as in this recipe.

Chicken Stroganoff - Video
Mains
30 minEasy

Chicken Stroganoff - Video

Chicken Stroganoff is a delicious recipe. We usually make it with beef, but today we present it to you on video with boneless chicken... Although as its name suggests it is a Russian dish, it has gained growing popularity in our Arabic-speaking countries.

Petit Fours
Desserts
50 minEasy

Petit Fours

So easy, so easy, so easy — one word to describe this method for making petit fours! Try it and tell us how it turns out.

Rice with Fish
Mains
44 minEasy

Rice with Fish

This is one of those dishes that always works, whether you’re hosting a special occasion or just cooking for an everyday meal. The fish gives the rice a distinctive flavor, making this the perfect dish for all fish lovers.

Ghouzi with Pumpkin
Mains
30 minEasy

Ghouzi with Pumpkin

Making ghouzi, or ouzi as this recipe is commonly called, varies from one woman to another. Today, though, we’re sharing a new, creative version that combines pumpkin with the traditional ouzi!

Afternoon Kaak
Breakfast and brunch
30 minEasy

Afternoon Kaak

Kaak, kaak! This is one of those recipes that satisfies every kaak lover, especially expats who may not always have access to this delicious kind of kaak when they crave it. The wonderful, magical solution is this recipe, made with ingredients found in every home kitchen.

Puffy Bread (Mini Batouts)
Breads and flatbreads
30 minEasy

Puffy Bread (Mini Batouts)

A dough that looks intimidating but is easy to make. These puffy flatbreads cook on a pan and pair beautifully with any filling, making them great for special occasions and gatherings.

Okra Stew
Soups and stews
30 minEasy

Okra Stew

A beloved Bamya-style stew with okra, tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro. Simmered with lamb or bone-in meat, finished with pomegranate molasses for a tangy-sweet finish.

Tiramisu Milkshake
Desserts
50 minEasy

Tiramisu Milkshake

Coffee lovers will adore tiramisu for sure! This easy tiramisu milkshake recipe will tempt you to try it and help you master making it to impress your family and guests.

Stuffed Eggplant Pickles
Vegetarian mains
30 minEasy

Stuffed Eggplant Pickles

In Lebanon, preserving food has its own rituals and seasons... Stuffed eggplant is one of the most popular types of pickles prepared in summer to enjoy later. Did you think making makdous was difficult? Not anymore, and not with today's recipes from What Are You Cooking Today, prepared by home cooks just like you!

Pumpkin Soup with Shrimp
Soups and stews
30 minEasy

Pumpkin Soup with Shrimp

We don't usually think of making soup in the summer, but that shouldn't stop us from learning new soup recipes of all kinds—especially when they feature pumpkin, known for its health benefits. Pumpkin isn't just for jam; you can make soup too :) #recipes #what_are_you_cooking_today #pumpkin_soup

How to Make Hamburger Patties
Mains
30 minEasy

How to Make Hamburger Patties

Make hamburger meat at home — tastier, cleaner, and cheaper. This is something we’ve heard from all the site’s friends today who now make burgers at home from start to finish.

Chicken Paella
Mains
30 minEasy

Chicken Paella

This is one of the well-known and famous Spanish dishes, but through the recipes of "What Are You Cooking Today?" and with pure Eastern touches, it has been turned into a dish that can be prepared in any Arab home, without the need for seafood, which this paella usually relies on.

Coconut Macaroons
Desserts
50 minEasy

Coconut Macaroons

Who wouldn’t love coconut macaroons? We do, because they taste like school days and childhood, and surprisingly simple, even if they take a bit of time.

Lebanese Nights
Desserts
50 minEasy

Lebanese Nights

Art is in the details… this dessert is a true work of art in its preparation and presentation. Ready to taste, and tell us what you think?

Almond and Date Sweets
Desserts
30 minEasy

Almond and Date Sweets

One dough makes two of the loveliest sweets, perfect to serve with tea or coffee and sure to impress any guest. This almond and date sweets dough is one we invite you to try.

Baked Potato
Salads and appetizers
30 minEasy

Baked Potato

Cooking does more than fill the stomach... Cooking is an art and a pleasure, and that is exactly what our friend from the Shaw Tabkhin El Yom page, "Jihan," proves to us, as she creates one dish after another, even if that dish is... just a baked potato :)

Eggplant Maqluba
Mains
30 minEasy

Eggplant Maqluba

Eggplant maqluba is one of those dishes that requires care and patience to prepare, and then to invert onto the serving platter, but the result at the end makes us forget the effort and time. The important thing is that the family loves it, and that we serve a healthy, delicious dish from our Eastern kitchen!

Barazek
Desserts
30 minEasy

Barazek

This is one of our favorite recipes, because barazek is one of the most delicious sweets of all time... Don't be afraid to make barazek at home, as we did, thinking it was extremely difficult; we promise you it will be easy and very tasty!