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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.
Basbousa with Cream (Qashta)
A delicious and easy basbousa with cream recipe—sure to become a regular in your homemade dessert rotation.
How to Make Baguette Bread
How to make baguette (Western-style) bread with a tried-and-true homemade recipe. The secret to success is fermentation: the longer the dough rests, the better the baguette.
Bulgur Kibbeh with Meat Filling
Bulgur kibbeh (without meat in the dough) — flour and oil are added until a cohesive, moldable dough forms. The filling is classic seasoned meat. A tasty, different kibbeh worth trying.
Basma (Layered Athmaliya Dessert)
A homemade Basma recipe with detailed steps for making the athmaliya pastry, the cream filling and the pistachio layer. It takes some time to prepare but the result is spectacular.
Chicken Gizzard
Chicken gizzard — a very tasty appetizer when prepared following a few specific steps. The method is not complicated, but simple notes greatly affect the flavor. Everything you need to know about preparing chicken gizzard is in this recipe.
Traditional Namoura (Basbousa)
A tried-and-true homemade namoura recipe—100% reliable. This recipe shows how to make namoura in detail, the traditional way. Enjoy this rich dessert, especially on cold days :)
Brazilian Coxinha (Chicken Croquettes)
Brazilian coxinha — a delicious homemade recipe for savory fried chicken croquettes. These filled potato-and-flour dumplings are a popular Brazilian snack with a wonderful flavor. Worth trying!
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.
How to Make Chocolate Swiss Roll
A meticulously crafted, delicious chocolate swiss roll — includes instructions for the filling and a lovely sauce for topping. The swiss roll is one of the most elegant desserts you should learn :)
Grilled Fish on Charcoal with Tartor Sauce
Charcoal‑grilled fish served with Tartor sauce (a tomato‑yogurt/tahini sauce). An easy recipe that delivers great results for the fish.
Chocolate Cake
An easy chocolate cake recipe. This cake is wonderfully simple — not filled, but soaked, frosted with cream, and finished with chocolate sauce.
Stuffed Tripe (Qabawat) and Tripe — Traditional Method
Qabawat (stuffed tripe) and tripe are beloved traditional dishes. Many hesitate because cleaning and preparation seem difficult. Here is an authentic, step-by-step method from Shoutabkhin Today.
Snowball Cookies
Snowball cookies dipped in rich chocolate sauce and coconut — an easy, delicious recipe to enjoy with family and guests.
Fruit Jelly Cake
Fruit jelly cake — two layers of gelatin with a dry cake layer in the middle and fresh fruit set in the first jelly layer. A refreshing, unusual cake worth trying.
Maamoul Mad with Qashta
Maamoul Mad with qashta — one of the most delicious Arabic desserts. Don’t miss this tasty, reliable recipe. The recipe also includes a link for making qashta. Enjoy!
Tripoli-Style Fish Sayadiyeh
Tripoli-style fish sayadiyeh from northern Lebanon — a delicious, reliable way to prepare fried fish with rice. The recipe also includes a simple tahini sauce.
Oven-Grilled Fish
Oven-grilled fish — a great dish to serve when you have guests. Here is an easy stuffing based on cilantro, garlic, lemon and hot pepper.
Layered Maamoul with Cream (Maamoul Mad bil Qashta)
Layered maamoul filled with cream — one of the most requested Arabic desserts. You can use other fillings as well; the dough is the same for all versions of maamoul mad.
Tiger-Striped (Tiger) Cake
Tiger cake — a super-easy way to get a striking-looking cake. All you need is to add cocoa to part of the batter, or use food coloring you prefer.
Lentil Soup with Chard and Lemon
A tangy lentil soup with chard — nutritious, tasty and very easy. A lovely home-style recipe we recommend you try.
Maqluba with Meat and Eggplant
Maqluba with meat and eggplant — a classic and delicious rice dish of Jordanian origin. Some people prefer it with chicken. Here are the details to make it.
French Brioche Bread
French brioche — a rich, buttery bread perfect as a snack or breakfast pastry. This easy homemade recipe yields soft, tender loaves.
Chocolate Cookies
A delicious chocolate cookie recipe the whole family will love. Bake at home, pack for school, and store in an airtight jar.