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Potato Purée Casserole (Soufflé) with Ground Beef
Mains
60 minMedium

Potato Purée Casserole (Soufflé) with Ground Beef

Oven-baked potato purée casserole — very easy and loved by everyone. Some like to top it with breadcrumbs or cheese, but this recipe is different. Discover it!

Meat and Egg Pizza
Mains
60 minMedium

Meat and Egg Pizza

Meat and Egg Pizza — a distinctive, very easy recipe: eggs, meat and cheese. A delicious pizza topping new to our site. Try this pizza and tell us what you think.

Kabsa with Lamb Rib
Mains
60 minMedium

Kabsa with Lamb Rib

Kabsa rice with a lamb rib — a very distinctive recipe. The rice is baked in a tray in the oven, which gives it a unique flavor. The meat topping and peas add the finishing touches.

Saudi Lamb Kabsa
Mains
60 minMedium

Saudi Lamb Kabsa

The original Saudi lamb kabsa—delicious and reliable. Gulf cuisine is distinguished by its use of whole spices that give dishes their unique flavor. Try this special dish.

Basbousa with Cream
Desserts
50 minMedium

Basbousa with Cream

Basbousa with cream is a delicious dessert that uses Pakistani vermicelli to add a crispy note. Very tasty and easy to prepare with ingredients commonly found at home.

Dry Mulukhiyah (Mulukhiyya)
Soups and stews
60 minMedium

Dry Mulukhiyah (Mulukhiyya)

Mulukhiyah — queen of the table, even better when served with roasted onions and made properly down to the smallest detail. Don’t miss this delicious, perfectly executed recipe.

Spinach and Cheese Pies
Pastries and baking
50 minMedium

Spinach and Cheese Pies

Spinach and cheese pies — great for breakfast, lunch, a quick meal or a school snack. These pies work any time of day. Here are two delicious fillings using the same dough.

Herb Chicken Breasts with Saffron Sauce
Mains
55 minMedium

Herb Chicken Breasts with Saffron Sauce

Herb chicken breasts with saffron sauce — an elegant, versatile recipe. Anyone who loves the distinctive flavor of saffron will surely enjoy this dish!

Vegetable-Stuffed Rosto
Mains
50 minMedium

Vegetable-Stuffed Rosto

Rosto with vegetables — an eye-catching dish for the table when you serve it. The roast beef is stuffed with vegetables and served alongside them. Try it this way. Bon appétit!

Smoked Beef Shawarma in Tortilla Cones
Mains
45 minMedium

Smoked Beef Shawarma in Tortilla Cones

Smoked beef shawarma served in a very creative way — in tortilla cones. Every detail of this recipe is inventive, from the marinade to the cooking and presentation. Discover the full method below.

Date Ma'rouk
Desserts
60 minMedium

Date Ma'rouk

Date Ma'rouk is a much-loved recipe—delicious, practical, and perfect for kids' lunchboxes or serving to guests. Try this tested homemade Ma'rouk recipe!

Potato Stew with Chicken
Soups and stews
55 minMedium

Potato Stew with Chicken

Potato stew with chicken — a tasty, easy and hearty dish. This stew is also delicious when made with veal or lamb. Serve with rice.

Dawood Basha
Mains
55 minMedium

Dawood Basha

Dawood Basha — a practical, quick and very tasty meatball dish that doesn’t require many ingredients. Serve with rice.

Okra with Meat and Lamb Ribs
Soups and stews
60 minMedium

Okra with Meat and Lamb Ribs

Okra with meat — a rich, distinctive stew, even more indulgent with lamb ribs. Here’s how to make it; hope you try it.

How to Make Biryani Rice
Rice and grains
60 minMedium

How to Make Biryani Rice

Biryani rice — a must-try aromatic Indian-style rice with chicken, typically served with salad or yogurt.

Homemade Beef Shawarma
Mains
50 minMedium

Homemade Beef Shawarma

Delicious homemade beef shawarma — an authentic, carefully made recipe. Homemade shawarma is lighter since it doesn’t contain much fat. This recipe includes tips to make it extra tasty — don’t forget the parsley salad and tahini (tartar) sauce.

Manakish Dough for Diets (Guilt-Free)
Breads and flatbreads
60 minMedium

Manakish Dough for Diets (Guilt-Free)

How to make manakish dough suitable for a diet or weight-loss plan so you can enjoy delicious manakish without worrying about calories. A simple, well-tested homemade recipe — just be sure to give the dough enough time to rest.

Chocolate Filled with Almonds and Walnuts
Desserts
60 minMedium

Chocolate Filled with Almonds and Walnuts

Homemade nut-filled chocolate — an easy recipe. Once you make these at home you won't buy them ready-made again. Prepare chocolate cubes filled with nuts and enjoy them with guests and kids.

Homemade Shaibiyat
Desserts
60 minMedium

Homemade Shaibiyat

Detailed homemade shaibiyat recipe — the dough is made from scratch with skill and care. Make shaibiyat from A to Z at home and enjoy them fresh; you won’t buy them again.

Easy and Delicious Chicken Kabsa
Mains
60 minMedium

Easy and Delicious Chicken Kabsa

A very tasty homemade chicken kabsa recipe — a successful dish worth trying. Be sure to brown the chicken and the nuts for the topping. Enjoy!

Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)
Desserts
55 minMedium

Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)

Easy namoura — one of the tastiest Arabic desserts. It’s important to let the batter rest as long as possible to ensure success. Garnish namoura with almonds or a touch of orange blossom water.

Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice with Mustard
Rice and grains
45 minMedium

Oven-Baked Chicken and Rice with Mustard

Oven-baked chicken and rice is a wonderful recipe. The chicken carries a distinctive mustard flavor together with a mix of warm spices and herbs. Try this oven tray of rice and chicken—you won’t regret it.

Saffouf (Sfoof) with Carob Molasses
Desserts
60 minMedium

Saffouf (Sfoof) with Carob Molasses

Saffouf with carob molasses—an updated take on a classic traditional sweet. You can replace some or all of the sugar with nutritious carob molasses for a delicious result.

Green Tortilla Bread
Breads and flatbreads
60 minMedium

Green Tortilla Bread

A great green tortilla bread recipe, perfect for fajitas or tacos. The green color comes from spinach—use spinach juice or pureed spinach for the dough.