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How to Make the Best Homemade Falafel
A tried-and-true homemade falafel recipe with clear, step-by-step preparation details. No need to buy falafel anymore—making them at home is easier than ever with the Sho Tabkhin Today cooks.
Baked Clay-Pot Meat with Dough
Clay-pot meat with dough — a new, very special recipe. Your family will love it, and it’s a great choice if you have guests for lunch. Don’t forget the nigella seeds on top.
Three Breads from One Dough
Homemade bread is irresistible. This single dough can be shaped to make French rolls, toast loaf, or hamburger buns—only the shaping differs.
Cinnamon & Cardamom Rolls (No Eggs)
Cinnamon and cardamom rolls without eggs — a simple method with a delicious result. Cardamom replaces cocoa for a bold, aromatic twist.
How to Make Pizza
A detailed, easy pizza dough and topping recipe. Try adding sausage or tuna for extra flavor, as suggested by our contributor Nida Hadrj.
How to Make Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori chicken became popular in Arab kitchens for its bold flavor and distinctive spices. Try this detailed recipe from spice mix to baking and the accompanying sauces.
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted turkey is one of the tastiest dishes for gatherings. You can roast the turkey in an oven roasting bag or wrap it in aluminum foil — either way the result is delicious and reliable!
Pasta with Minced Meat and Cheese
Pasta with ground beef topped with shredded mozzarella — a very easy and delicious pasta-and-meat dish. This recipe is quick to prepare and loved by kids and adults alike.
Awama (Syrup‑Soaked Fritters)
Awama — a crunchy sweet that lovers of syrup‑soaked desserts adore. Simple yet one of the most beloved Arabic sweets. Here’s the detailed method.
Homemade Petit Fours (Butter Cookies)
A clear, reliable homemade recipe for petit fours/butter cookies. These light cookies are loved by the whole family and keep well in glass jars.
Sheikh-style Stuffed Eggplant
Sheikh-style stuffed eggplant — a simple, flavorful dish eggplant lovers won’t get tired of. Serve with rice (vermicelli or plain). You can also stuff a few tomatoes if you like.
Red Mujaddara (Red Lentils & Bulgur)
Red Mujaddara — a traditional Southern Lebanese dish made with small red lentils and coarse bulgur. Fry the onions until brown to achieve the characteristic color and flavor.
Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls — a much-requested recipe. They don’t need long in the oven, but the secret is letting the dough rest twice. Top with powdered-sugar icing or chocolate sauce.
Indian Puri (Fried Bread) with Korma Sauce
Puri — a popular Indian fried bread. Traditionally served with grilled spiced chicken, it’s also delicious with dairy, cheeses, or other dishes. This recipe includes an Indian korma sauce to serve alongside.
Dawood Basha (Meatballs) with Rice
Dawood Basha is a dish of Turkish origin that has become a beloved family classic across the Arab world — popular with both children and adults.
Turmeric Kaak (Kaak al-Aqda al-Safra)
Turmeric kaak (also called al-marqad) — a popular, much-loved traditional kaak. Methods vary regionally and by cook, but it’s consistently a favorite. Try it!
Pea and Carrot Stew with Meat
A comforting pea and carrot stew with meat — a favorite for families, especially in winter. This version uses garlic instead of onion; every cook has their own touch.
Pistachio Pasha Sweets
Pistachio Pasha sweets are an extremely easy dessert that require no oven and only a few simple preparations. Try them for your family and guests — they’ll love them.
Smoked Chicken Mandi
Smoked chicken mandi — a standout dish. Steaming the rice and chicken together gives the recipe a fantastic flavor. Don’t forget the daqoos (tomato sauce) to finish the plate.
Chicken in Tomato Sauce
A quick, easy way to make chicken breasts in a tangy tomato sauce. Serve with rice or bread. Perfect when you need a tasty meal in a short time.
Crispy Purslane Pastries
Crispy purslane pastries made with an ultra-crispy dough (no yeast). Includes the tasty purslane filling and the trick for extra crunch. Try them — you’ll love them.
Spinach Stew
Spinach stew — a light, very tasty and nutritious stew. The main challenge is washing the spinach well; the rest is easy. Spinach cooks quickly. Serve with vermicelli rice.
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Ganache
Chocolate chip cookies with ganache — a fantastic cookie recipe featuring melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chips and a rich chocolate ganache. Kids will love them.
Authentic French Baguette
An authentic French baguette recipe with tips for success and instructions for a pre-ferment (pâte fermentée). Enjoy warm baguettes at breakfast with cheeses, jams, and spreads.