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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.

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.

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.

How to Make Lamb Marinade for a Stuffed Lamb or Leg - With Pictures
Festive specials
75 minExpert

How to Make Lamb Marinade for a Stuffed Lamb or Leg - With Pictures

A wonderful recipe for marinating a lamb leg or even a whole lamb and cooking it into a meal you won't forget... Make this recipe for your happy occasions, and the stuffed lamb or lamb leg will decorate your table in an elegant and very beautiful way.

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.

Roast Beef with Pistachios - Illustrated
Festive specials
105 minExpert

Roast Beef with Pistachios - Illustrated

A distinctive method for preparing roast beef with pistachios. Serve this pistachio roast beef at celebrations alongside boiled vegetables and mashed potatoes.

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.

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.

Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) Made Easy
Desserts
80 minExpert

Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) Made Easy

A simple, delicious Layali Lubnan recipe with clear, tested steps. Prepare Layali Lubnan as a creamy Eastern dessert flavored with cream and syrup, and it will impress everyone who shares it.

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.

Lentil Rashta Soup
Soups and stews
30 minExpert

Lentil Rashta Soup

An unconventional, fresh way to prepare Rashta lentil soup, this time with dough filled with meat and reminiscent of Shish Barak. Try this recipe and you’ll get a delicious lentil rashta with a new flavor.

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.

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.

How to Make Bagel Bread
Breads and flatbreads
35 minExpert

How to Make Bagel Bread

One of the best Western breads of all time! Try this special and easy bagel recipe and you’ll love it, whether served with labneh and za'atar or with a little butter and jam.

Apple and Cinnamon Cake with Toffee Sauce
Desserts
95 minExpert

Apple and Cinnamon Cake with Toffee Sauce

A soft apple and cinnamon cake with toffee sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is very delicious. Try it and it will surely be a hit with your family and children.

Banana Sushi
Sandwiches and wraps
95 minExpert

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.

Raffaello Truffles
Desserts
60 minExpert

Raffaello Truffles

A quick, delicious, and budget-friendly recipe for white chocolate Raffaello-inspired truffles—easy to make and perfect for gifting or entertaining.

Basbousa Cheesecake
Desserts
70 minExpert

Basbousa Cheesecake

Basbousa cheesecake is a dessert that combines different flavors in a harmonious way. Try this tested recipe, written out in detail, and we hope you enjoy it.

Light Muffin Recipe
Desserts
50 minExpert

Light Muffin Recipe

A delicious, light muffin recipe worth trying, especially since it is very easy. Your kids will love this muffin or cupcake recipe and will ask for it again and again.

Apple Cake
Desserts
85 minExpert

Apple Cake

Apple cake is one of the tastiest and lightest cake recipes. Serve apple cake with coffee or tea for an elegant and delicious treat.