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How to Make Tray-Baked Kibbeh
Tray-baked kibbeh is a classic, hearty recipe from the Arab kitchen. Serve it with soup, yogurt, or a salad — it’s excellent in every situation.
Semolina Tray with Cocoa
A two-layer semolina tray: one layer of plain milk semolina and a second layer of milk semolina with cocoa. An inventive recipe you will definitely love — hope you try it!
Yellow Vegetable Rice with Roasted Chicken
Yellow vegetable rice seasoned with turmeric and tandoori spices. Very tasty—especially the roasted chicken marinade served with the rice!
Steak with Sauce and Vegetables
Steak with brown sauce and vegetables — a home-style recipe that's unbeatable from A to Z. This dish is special because it's complete and rich.
Plain Brioche
Brioche — a super-tasty pastry. Serve for breakfast or enjoy plain. A light sprinkle of sugar on top takes the flavor beyond imagination!
Cheesy Potato Patties
A successful, delicious homemade recipe for cheesy potato patties — everyone will love them. Potatoes and cheese pair perfectly, here with two types of cheese.
Zucchini Gratin
Zucchini gratin is a light, easy-to-make dish we recommend as a very popular side alongside Italian meals. Try it and leave your comments :)
Refreshing Fruit Juice
An easy recipe for refreshing fruit juice — great for using up a large amount of fresh fruit before it spoils. Serve chilled for your guests and family to enjoy.
Syrian Chard Kibbeh
Chard kibbeh — an easy, healthy vegan recipe because it’s boiled in hot water instead of fried. Served with a special sauce included in the recipe. Highly recommended!
Beef Sambousek with Mushrooms and Cheese
A creative, delicious take on beef sambousek with mushrooms and cheese. Try it and tell us what you think! Serve with soup — very tasty.
Rahat al-Halqoom (Turkish Delight)
Rahat al-Halqoom with a tried-and-true, easy and successful recipe. Serve it on its own or sandwiched between biscuits. All ingredients are commonly found at home. We hope you try it.
Beef Fillet with Potato Purée
Beef fillet served with potato purée is a practical, delicious recipe that won't take long to prepare, provided you choose a tender fillet and marinate it long enough!
Green Okra Stew
Green okra stew — a favorite for many because it’s tasty, delicious and nutritious. Serve with plain white rice or fluffy vermicelli rice.
Communion Bread (Khubz al-Qurban)
Communion bread served at church for both sorrowful and joyful occasions. You won’t find this recipe on many sites... Sho Tabkhin Al-Youm makes sure to give you every recipe you need for any occasion.
Crème Caramel Tiramisu
Tiramisu is one of the most delicious and popular desserts. Some may think it's difficult — now's the time to try it with crème caramel: it's easy and much more economical to make at home.
Laminated Sambousek with Two Doughs
A brilliant, flaky sambousek made by combining two types of dough — water (oil) dough and butter dough. Try mixing two doughs in one recipe for extra flakiness. Full details below.
Mudabbala (Mukazzala) Labneh
Mudabbala (mukazzala) labneh — an irresistible, reliable recipe. Enjoy it anytime, especially at breakfast. Very easy to make!
Chicken and Rice
Chicken and rice — a practical recipe every homemaker should know and make at least once a month. Kids love it, especially served with soup or yogurt.
How to Make Bulgur with Tomatoes
Bulgur with tomatoes — an easy, quick, and nutritious recipe. You can add ground meat or meat pieces, or make it vegetarian. Serve with yogurt, salad, and pickles.
Shawarma Pizza
Shawarma Pizza — an inventive recipe we recommend you try. If you love pizza, you'll enjoy this fresh idea for making a delicious pie.
How to Make Pretzel Pastries
Pretzels can be savory with coarse salt or sweet with raisins — delicious either way. Get the recipe now.
Rice with Chicken, Vegetables and Pineapple
Rice with chicken and vegetables with pineapple — a very special recipe. Don't miss it. You'll love the bright pineapple flavor with the rice, and the tandoori spice ties everything together.
Best Pea and Carrot Stew
Pea and carrot stew with pieces of meat — a home-style recipe that's simply the best. Many children resist this particular stew, so here is the reliable method.
Qamar al-Din with Cooked Cream
Qamar al-Din filled with a cooked clotted cream and rolled into little rolls — an inventive, delicious recipe that qamar al-din lovers will enjoy. A lovely creative way to present a sweet!