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Easy Wheat Harissa with Chicken
This easy wheat harissa with chicken doesn’t require special cooking techniques or equipment. It’s a simple, tested recipe that needs only extra simmering time to ensure the wheat grains are fully cooked.
Maamoul Mad with Dates
Maamoul Mad with dates is one of our site's most popular recipes. Many cooks have shared their methods; this is a new, reliable and guaranteed version. Enjoy!
Chicken Lasagna
A delicious chicken lasagna recipe. It takes some time because it’s made in stages, but the result is wonderfully different from the usual. You’ve probably tried meat or vegetarian lasagna before—this one is new and worth trying.
Moroccan Couscous Dish
Moroccan couscous is legendary. Our method treats the recipe properly and presents every detail with precise notes so you can prepare the best, authentic couscous.
How to Make Shamwah Cake
How to make Shamwah cake — a wonderful, easy recipe for every home. Follow the preparation steps to get a tasty, well-presented cake!
Beef and Chicken Shawarma
A carefully made home-style beef and chicken shawarma — even better than restaurants. Shawarma is one of the most delicious and popular fast foods in the Arab world, and it’s especially tasty when served as a sandwich.
Maamoul with Marzipan (Marseban) Filling
This Maamoul filled with marseban (almond/pistachio paste) combines a traditional maamoul dough with a French-style marseban filling. Try this wonderful recipe—you’ll love it.
How to Make Mashatih
How to make mashatih — these tasty pastries popular during Ramadan. An easy, tried-and-true homemade recipe.
Chicken Quesadilla with Saj Bread
Chicken quesadilla made with saj (markook) bread or tortilla — a Mexican recipe that’s easy, quick, and tested at home.
How to Preserve Baladi (Village) Cheese
How to preserve baladi cheese: from salting and boiling to packing in jars. Every step is listed in detail in this recipe—nothing beats homemade pantry preserves!
How to Make Rice Mansaf with Meat
Rice mansaf with meat is a distinctive dish suitable for any table. This mansaf recipe is tried and recommended — give it a try and we guarantee success.
Creamy Chicken with Celery
A delicious French-style dish — chicken with celery and cream. This recipe can easily be made vegetarian by omitting the chicken while keeping the rest of the preparation the same.
Almond Halawa (Almond Croissants)
Almond halawa or almond croissants are a wonderful recipe in both appearance and taste! Try this detailed start-to-finish recipe including how to make marzipan dough — a perfect special treat for your celebrations.
Maqluba with Vegetables and Ground Beef
A delicious, easy-to-make vegetable maqluba layered with coarse ground beef. Distinctive presentation — serve with yogurt and salad. Can be made without meat.
Beef (Veal) Stroganoff with Potato Gratin
Beef stroganoff made the classic way. This Russian-origin dish has become one of the most popular recipes across the Arab world. Serve it with the potato gratin detailed in the recipe or with rice.
Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights) with Syrup
Layali Lubnan with syrup or honey — a much-loved, two-layer dessert topped with nuts. Simple to prepare and always popular.
Kale and Beetroot Salad with Toasted Almonds
A nutritious, delicious kale and beetroot salad topped with toasted peeled almonds. This easy-to-make superfood salad is both healthy and flavorful — give it a try!
How to Make a French Tart
The French tart takes some time to prepare but is absolutely delicious. Many love tarts—especially when filled with crème pâtissière and topped with strawberries.
Tangy Lemon Tart
A tried-and-true homemade tangy lemon tart recipe—reliable and delicious. Learn this classic French-style tart from Sho Tabkhin Today.
Homemade Pressed Cheese (Cheese Mold)
A simple, clear home method to make pressed cheese. Easy and quick — make fresh, clean cheese at low cost with few ingredients.
Whole Stuffed Lamb
A luxurious stuffed lamb recipe that deserves applause — a show-stopping dish for special occasions. It takes time and effort, but the result is spectacular.
Italian Pizza with White and Red Sauce
An authentic Italian-style pizza with detailed tips for a crispy crust and a new white pizza sauce. One of the best and most reliable homemade pizza recipes.
Harissa Coconut Cake (Basbousa)
Harissa is a classic Arabic semolina cake made with coconut. Loved by adults and kids alike, it’s soaked in syrup for extra sweetness and richness.
Corn and Oat Soup with Chicken
A comforting corn and oat soup with chicken — easy and flavorful. The key step is boiling the chicken; after that the soup comes together quickly. Delicious any time of year.