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Arugula (Rocket) Salad
Arugula (rocket) salad — a light, flavorful salad that each cook customizes (some add walnuts, others add pomegranate). Excellent with meats, lentils, rice or bulgur.
Cappuccino (No Machine)
Cappuccino — an Italian-style coffee drink that’s become very popular. A type of coffee enjoyed for its foam, best served hot. Here’s a quick homemade method.
Chocolate Bounty
Homemade Chocolate Bounty — so easy. Coconut lovers will be delighted: simple ingredients and effortless preparation. Now you can make Bounty at home :)
Potato Croquettes
Potato croquettes stuffed with mozzarella, breaded and fried until crispy — delicious served alongside chicken or beef steaks and many other dishes.
Strawberry and Chocolate Milkshakes
Two delicious milkshakes — strawberry and Nutella chocolate — with ideas for garnishing. This recipe uses ice cream (scooped) for a richer milkshake, but you can adapt it to milk and frozen fruit.
Muhallabia (Milky Pudding)
An easy, tested homemade muhallabia (milk pudding) with guaranteed delicious results. All ingredients are common household items, so this will succeed for home cooks.
Green Beans in Oil
Green beans in oil — a healthy, very tasty vegetarian recipe, especially good with white onion and green bell pepper. Served with bread. Some like it warm; most prefer it chilled from the fridge.
How to Make the Best Brownie Cake
The best and easiest brownie cake recipe! Try this homemade version — your kids will love it and may want to take a piece to school.
Sugar-Coated Chocolate Cookies
Sugar-coated chocolate cookies are a delicious treat your kids will love! Try this recipe from #WhatAreWeCookingToday — we guarantee you'll be making them again!
Oven-Baked Kofta Fingers
Oven-baked kofta... a rich meal in a short time. Prepare the kofta mixture, shape it into fingers, then bake it in the oven with onions and tomatoes. Serve with potatoes, salad, especially Biwaz, and a side of hummus mutabal also pairs perfectly :)
Lebanese Frakkeh
Lebanese Frakkeh is one of the most delicious appetizers that adorn Lebanese tables. It has spread worldwide, representing the ancient Lebanese cuisine. Here's the authentic Frakkeh recipe.
Gulf-Style Meat Salona (Meat Stew)
Meat salona is a famous Gulf dish known across the Arab world for its rich flavor. A hearty stew of meat and vegetables served with cooked rice.
Light Falafel (No Fava Beans)
A light falafel made without fava beans — chickpeas and potato only. Very gentle on the stomach because it won’t absorb much oil while frying. Try this method, you’ll love it.
Daqoos / Tomato Sauce
Daqoos (tomato sauce) is one of the tastiest Gulf-style sauces served with rice and many types of meat and fish. Easy to make and delicious over rice.
Layered Apple Cake
A simple, reliable home-style layered apple cake. A sprinkle of ground cinnamon adds wonderful flavor — highly recommended.
Pan-Fried Chicken with Olive Oil and Saffron
A very tasty pan-fried chicken recipe using olive oil and a saffron-spiced marinade—an appealing variation on classic chicken seasoning. Enjoy!
Crispy Chicken (Crispy Chicken Fillets)
Crispy chicken fillets — a favorite with kids and teens. Make it at home for better taste, quality and hygiene. Here’s a tasty marinade.
Avocado Cocktail (Avocado Smoothie)
A delicious avocado cocktail — easy to make at home. Add clotted cream, top with nuts and fruit, and serve with honey or syrup.
Chicken Shish Tawook
Chicken shish tawook — an easy, flavorful marinated chicken breast recipe. Fry, roast, or grill on skewers as you like. Serve with fries, salad, ketchup or garlic sauce.
Cheese Sambousek
Cheese sambousek — quick and appetizing. Choose your preferred cheese and add chopped parsley if you like. This dough also works for meat filling.
Mashed Potatoes with Green Za'atar
An inventive twist on mashed potatoes—mixed with green za'atar for a fresh, herby flavor. Serve with tart pomegranate seeds and vinegar-flavored chips for a delightful contrast.
Arabic Ice Cream with Cream (Ashta)
Arabic Ice Cream with Cream (Ashta) is one of the most delicious ice cream flavors ever, remaining a favorite for many, no matter how many new flavors they discover. It's very easy to prepare, and its wonderful taste is only complete with pistachios. Try it and enjoy!
Fattoush
Fattoush is a famous Lebanese salad featuring coarsely chopped fresh vegetables, a tangy dressing, and crispy toasted or fried bread, which sets it apart from other salads.
Chocolate Cheesecake
Chocolate cheesecake... three delicious layers of biscuit and cream with a chocolate filling and a final layer of chocolate sauce... a superb dessert