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Low-Fat Namoura
Namoura is a popular, delicious traditional dessert. Try this low-fat, light Namoura so you can enjoy it guilt-free.
Homemade Beef Mortadella
Making mortadella at home is cleaner, tastier, and guaranteed 100% quality. Try this beef mortadella recipe; we tailor the flavors to suit you over time.
Homemade Manakeesh Dough
Manakeesh comes in many varieties—thyme, cheese, or kishk. It is one of the tastiest and most famous breakfast dishes in Lebanon and the Levant. Try making the Sho Tabkhin Today dough and share your thoughts in the comments.
Pakistani Vermicelli Halwa
In no time and with very few ingredients, this popular Pakistani dessert is easy to make. This vermicelli halwa (kheer-style) is delicious and simple to prepare—give it a try.
Grapes Dipped in Cream Cheese with Pistachios - Video
Just three ingredients, and you’ll have a spectacular dish! Serve grapes dipped in cream cheese with pistachios for your gatherings, and we guarantee your guests will love it.
How to Make Homemade Falafel
Falafel is a delicious and distinctive dish, and this recipe shares the secrets to making falafel at home the traditional Lebanese way. Try it and let us know what you think in the comments.
Spinach Cake
A special recipe that isn't very well known in the Arab world: spinach cake with vanilla cream! This recipe comes from German cuisine and is definitely worth trying, especially since the photos are so tempting.
Coconut Basbousa
An easy and very delicious coconut basbousa recipe. This sweet basbousa can be prepared for guests and served elegantly at special occasions, or made to please everyone in the family.
Vegetable Salad with Pine Nuts and Feta - Video
This green salad with feta and toasted pine nuts is irresistibly tasty. The simple dressing enhances the fresh vegetables without overpowering them.
Macaron Dessert
French cuisine is famous for its delicious dishes and desserts, and macaron is certainly one of its most famous. Try making macarons, and once you master them, you can add new flavors to suit your taste next time.
Kunafa Cookies
After making kunafa at home with simple ingredients, why not try Kunafa cookies? With the Shou Tabkheen Today team, anything is possible and all recipes are tested and reliable.
How to Make Hamburger Buns
Make hamburger buns at home with this easy, foolproof, tried-and-tested recipe. Once you make them yourself, you won't want to buy store-bought burger buns again.
Beetroot Salad
This is a triple-beet recipe that shows you, with photos, three different ways to prepare beets. Beets offer numerous health and nutritional benefits.
Bread Fritters
A very easy and practical recipe, especially when you have stale bread you don’t want to waste. Be sure to remove all moisture from the bread before frying the dough to avoid bubbles in hot oil.
Mushroom Salad with Coriander and Basil
A very easy, very quick, and very delicious mushroom salad with fresh coriander and basil. Anyone who loves mushrooms will love this healthy, light vegetarian dish.
Peas and Rice Stew
Most stews rely on garlic and coriander, but this pea stew is nontraditional and leaves coriander to taste. It uses lamb neck and classic vegetables for a hearty dish.
Falafel Mix Method
Why buy pre-made falafel when you can make it at home? This recipe is very easy to follow, clear, and doable with kitchen staples.
Homemade Ashta or Qaymar
An easy, tried-and-tested method for making homemade ashta. Ashta, or qaymar as it is called in some Arab countries, is used in many desserts, but it can also be enjoyed on its own with fruit and honey.
Jerusalem Artichoke with Lamb
Jerusalem artichoke with lamb is a flavorful, healthful dish. This recipe is hearty and suitable for families and kids alike. Bon appétit.
Grilled Chicken Marinade with Rice
Kids sometimes need a change in how food is served. This traditional dish, though familiar, is prepared and served here with a twist that may feel like a new invention for the kids.
Coconut and Semolina Dessert
A simple, quick dessert that takes no more than 10 minutes and uses ingredients found in every home... and best of all, it doesn’t require an oven :)
Moroccan Chicken
Moroccan is a traditional, enduring dish across the Levant. Each country or region puts its own stamp on Moroccan, and today we bring you an easy, approachable version that’s flavorful and satisfying.
Aleppine Kibbeh, Delicate Kibbeh
A somewhat different method for fried kibbeh, this version comes from the Aleppo kitchen. Try this traditional, flavorful approach as a change of pace.
Pavlova Cake
Pavlova cake is a famous English and Australian dessert. It is usually prepared for special occasions and holidays. Don’t be put off by the long prep and baking time, because the result is well worth it.