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Tomato Kamouneh - Bulgur with Tomatoes
Tomato kamouneh is a well-known and beloved traditional vegetarian dish in some areas of Lebanon, especially in South Lebanon. The way it is prepared may vary from one woman to another, but its simplicity always makes it a flavorful dish made with the fewest and least expensive ingredients.
Homemade Bread
Have you ever tried making bread at home? It’s not as hard as you might think! The Sho Tabkhin Alyoum team has the perfect homemade bread recipe, and here is the tested, delicious version.
Farfihin Pastries (Purslane)
Spread the flour, roll out the dough, and you’ll feel instantly at ease! This is one of those soothing remedies you can’t go wrong with, and we’re sure this isn’t just true for us :) After this introduction and encouragement, why not make some Farfihin pastries?
Stuffed Zucchini with Tahini
This is an unconventional take on stuffed zucchini, marrying Lebanon’s well-known squash with a tahini blend that gives the dish a unique and distinctive flavor.
Cherry Compote
Cherry compote (or full cherry jam) is a patient effort. This version comes from a Sho Tabkhin Today contributor, prepared in her own kitchen, and can be made successfully in your own kitchen too.
Fresh White Cheese
Preparing all dishes and food, whether easy or difficult, is a decision the women of Sho Tabbakheen El Youm have taken, and they keep reinforcing that decision recipe after recipe... This homemade cheese method is a new recipe joining the dozens of wonderful recipes published on our site today.
Farakah
One of the most famous Lebanese dishes... and when #kibbeh or #farakah is served, there is no room for any other dish... Some may be surprised by eating raw meat, but this dish has become part of Lebanese heritage, with its own traditional way of preparation...
Chicken Stroganoff - Video
Chicken Stroganoff is a delicious recipe. We usually make it with beef, but today we present it to you on video with boneless chicken... Although as its name suggests it is a Russian dish, it has gained growing popularity in our Arabic-speaking countries.
Ghouzi with Pumpkin
Making ghouzi, or ouzi as this recipe is commonly called, varies from one woman to another. Today, though, we’re sharing a new, creative version that combines pumpkin with the traditional ouzi!
Afternoon Kaak
Kaak, kaak! This is one of those recipes that satisfies every kaak lover, especially expats who may not always have access to this delicious kind of kaak when they crave it. The wonderful, magical solution is this recipe, made with ingredients found in every home kitchen.
Puffy Bread (Mini Batouts)
A dough that looks intimidating but is easy to make. These puffy flatbreads cook on a pan and pair beautifully with any filling, making them great for special occasions and gatherings.
Okra Stew
A beloved Bamya-style stew with okra, tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro. Simmered with lamb or bone-in meat, finished with pomegranate molasses for a tangy-sweet finish.
Stuffed Eggplant Pickles
In Lebanon, preserving food has its own rituals and seasons... Stuffed eggplant is one of the most popular types of pickles prepared in summer to enjoy later. Did you think making makdous was difficult? Not anymore, and not with today's recipes from What Are You Cooking Today, prepared by home cooks just like you!
Pumpkin Soup with Shrimp
We don't usually think of making soup in the summer, but that shouldn't stop us from learning new soup recipes of all kinds—especially when they feature pumpkin, known for its health benefits. Pumpkin isn't just for jam; you can make soup too :) #recipes #what_are_you_cooking_today #pumpkin_soup
How to Make Hamburger Patties
Make hamburger meat at home — tastier, cleaner, and cheaper. This is something we’ve heard from all the site’s friends today who now make burgers at home from start to finish.
Chicken Paella
This is one of the well-known and famous Spanish dishes, but through the recipes of "What Are You Cooking Today?" and with pure Eastern touches, it has been turned into a dish that can be prepared in any Arab home, without the need for seafood, which this paella usually relies on.
Almond and Date Sweets
One dough makes two of the loveliest sweets, perfect to serve with tea or coffee and sure to impress any guest. This almond and date sweets dough is one we invite you to try.
Baked Potato
Cooking does more than fill the stomach... Cooking is an art and a pleasure, and that is exactly what our friend from the Shaw Tabkhin El Yom page, "Jihan," proves to us, as she creates one dish after another, even if that dish is... just a baked potato :)
Eggplant Maqluba
Eggplant maqluba is one of those dishes that requires care and patience to prepare, and then to invert onto the serving platter, but the result at the end makes us forget the effort and time. The important thing is that the family loves it, and that we serve a healthy, delicious dish from our Eastern kitchen!
Barazek
This is one of our favorite recipes, because barazek is one of the most delicious sweets of all time... Don't be afraid to make barazek at home, as we did, thinking it was extremely difficult; we promise you it will be easy and very tasty!