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Stuffed Vegetables with Minced Meat
Stuffed vegetables with minced meat — a familiar, flexible recipe (some even call it “vegetable paradise”)! Try it — it pleases everyone.
How to Make Fluffy Rice with Vermicelli
A reliable, homemade method for fluffy rice with vermicelli. Vermicelli rice is one of the recipes we use often, especially with stews. Here are all its secrets.
How to Make the Best Cookies
How to make the best cookies — a recipe kids will love and can take to school. Easy, quick, and made with ingredients found in every home. Try it!
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.
Eggplant Rolls with Ground Beef
Eggplant rolls with ground beef — a modern presentation of Sheikh al-Mahshi. Some cooks may find rolling easier than hollowing the eggplants, for example!
Homemade Shaibiyat
Shaibiyat made at home — a special recipe for one of the most delicious Arabic sweets commonly served during the holy month. But you can enjoy it anytime the craving hits.
How to Make Fattoush
A classic fattoush made with the familiar core ingredients — the defining element is the toasted or fried bread. Some like to add arugula, za'atar, or other greens.
Milk Ka'ak Recipe
Milk ka'ak — an easy homemade recipe. All the ingredients for this tender ka'ak are likely in your kitchen. A special, inexpensive recipe that you and the kids will really enjoy!
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.
Chicken with Lemon and Garlic
Chicken with lemon and garlic is a traditional recipe made by many home cooks in their own way. Try this successful method that relies on boiling the chicken and then browning it.
Kibbeh with Yellow Lentils
Kibbeh with yellow lentils is a nutritious, tasty traditional dish. If you have frozen or pre-made kibbeh patties, this recipe takes less than an hour!
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.
Green Fava Beans with Cilantro and Garlic
Fava beans in oil is a light vegetarian dish served cold. These traditional village recipes are nutritious, healthy, and inexpensive.
Fettuccine Pasta with Cream
Fettuccine pasta with chicken and cream — an easy, delicious pasta recipe, especially since it uses quickly cooked chicken thighs. Kids and adults will love it!
Tatbeeqah (Chicken Mansaf)
Tatbeeqah rice with chicken is a classic, comforting traditional recipe a home cook turns to when unsure what to make—or to impress guests. Finished with toasted nuts.
How to Make Pretzel Pastries
Pretzels can be savory with coarse salt or sweet with raisins — delicious either way. Get the recipe now.
Mujaddara with Bulgur and Lentils (Mhmara)
A distinctive bulgur-and-lentil mujaddara — topped here with a little crispy fried onion. This mujaddara is a pride of southern Lebanon.
How to Make the Easiest Bifteck with Potatoes
Bifteck and potatoes with a garlic‑lemon soy sauce — so delicious. Try Chef Amir Youssef’s method for the easiest, most flavorful tray of bifteck with potatoes.
How to Make Meat Arayes
Meat Arayes — one of the simplest and quickest recipes. In just half an hour they'll be ready, and the kids won't complain even if they have to wait for dinner.
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.
Easy Ablama Zucchini in Tomato Sauce
Easy Ablama zucchini is within reach — you won't need to hollow the zucchini, which cuts the prep time in half. Serve this delicious, light dish with rice.
Kabsa Rice with Meat
Kabsa rice with meat — a homestyle recipe that's simply delicious :) Learn our cook's easy method; you can also substitute chicken for the meat.
Peach Flan (Peach Tart)
The flan is a ready-made tart shell you can use without baking, which makes this recipe extremely quick to prepare. Once you have the shell ready (store-bought or homemade), top it with any fruit you have for an elegant, delicious dessert.
Best Homemade Sablé
Do you love making sablé but don't know how? Here's an easy method to make the best sablé from "What's Cooking Today" to your table. Enjoy!