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Shaibiyat Dessert
Shaibiyat with a detailed homemade recipe from start to finish — from making the dough to the cream and the light syrup. Shaibiyat is one of the most delicious Arabic sweets and is especially enjoyable when homemade.
How to Make Sayyadiya Rice
Yellow Sayyadiya rice — a delicious, distinctive recipe. The rice gets its yellow color from turmeric. Sayyadiya is particularly delicious served with tarator (tartar) or baba ghanoush.
Kunafa Fingers with Qishta (Cream)
Kunafa fingers with qishta — an elegant, very delicious recipe. This way you can enjoy a small piece without feeling guilty about rich Arabic desserts. Give it a try!
Halawet al-Jibn (Cheese Halawa)
A detailed homemade recipe for halawet al-jibn — easy to make and successful every time. Brushed with pistachios and lemon blossom, served with syrup.
Grilled Fish Marinade
A delicious homemade marinade for grilled fish. Try this recipe — it will help you master preparing fish every time.
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.
How to Make Rose Syrup
Rose syrup is a very refreshing cold drink with a concentrated, intense flavor. Serve it over ice for extra refreshment — a delightful treat for your guests.
Spring Roll Fillings
Spring rolls with a variety of fillings—some you may not have tried before! Spring rolls are a delicious Asian appetizer that has become a favorite on our table.
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.
Safiha (Baalbek-Style Sfiha)
Baalbek-style safiha (sfiha) is one of the most delicious pastries and it has its secrets! Click the links to learn all the tips for making authentic Baalbek safiha.
Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)
A clear, tested recipe for easy Namoura. Namoura is one of the most delicious Arab desserts and is in high demand — enjoy!
Homemade Spinach Pastries
Homemade spinach pastries — a reliable recipe that freezes well. These are delicious; we all love them and make them with passion. Washing the spinach can be a bit tedious, but the flavor is well worth it.
Warbat (Layered Pastry) Dessert
Warbat — similar to sha'ibiya but filled with walnuts or cream and rolled differently. The dough is the same as sha'ibiya dough.
Baklava with Ashta Cream and Pistachios
A special baklava filled with ashta (cream) and pistachios — a delicious alternative to nut-only baklava. Give it a try.
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.
Chocolate Cake
A very easy chocolate cake everyone will love, especially children. A cocoa-flavored sponge is coated with a rich chocolate sauce.
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.
Veal Fillet Roast
A standout roast veal fillet recipe that enriches the table. It's also healthy because it’s lean (no added fat). Some like to serve the roast as a sandwich.
Moist Tart Lemon Cake
This moist, tart lemon cake melts in your mouth and leaves a bright, distinctive lemon flavor. You can control the cake's thickness by choosing the pan size.
Cauliflower (Florets) in Béchamel
Cauliflower in béchamel — a delicious, easy dish that may encourage kids to love cauliflower. The combination of the florets with the white sauce is very tasty.
Marinated Chicken with Rice
Seasoned rice with chicken is a rich, satisfying dish. Serve it with yogurt and a green salad for a complete meal. We hope you enjoy it.
Sayadiyah Fish
Sayadiyah fish in a truly dreamy recipe — both in appearance and flavor. Try this unconventional method; you’ll surely love it!
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.