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Eggplant Moussaka
Salads and appetizers
30 minEasy

Eggplant Moussaka

What sets the "What Are You Cooking Today" collection apart is that we learn a new method every day, whether for a recipe we have never tried before or a traditional one with a special touch... In this collection, every recipe has been tried and prepared by home cooks, so anyone can make it with confidence that it will turn out well. We tried this quick and easy eggplant moussaka, but we swapped fried eggplant for roasted eggplant, and that choice is up to you and your preferred diet.

Ghraibeh Cookies
Desserts
50 minEasy

Ghraibeh Cookies

A classic and beloved Eastern dessert. This recipe makes ghraibeh surprisingly easy and quick—not as hard as you may think. Give it a try and share your thoughts in the comments.

Chinese Noodle Salad with Shrimp
Salads and appetizers
30 minEasy

Chinese Noodle Salad with Shrimp

Salads come in many forms and are among the tastiest and most varied dishes. Today’s recipe comes from East Asia’s Chinese kitchen and uses noodles with shrimp and vegetables, though you can modify or add any ingredient as you like.

Rice with Meat and Nuts
Rice and grains
25 minEasy

Rice with Meat and Nuts

Rice with meat and nuts is an easy, quick dish that can be prepared as a main meal after a long workday or school day, and it suits the whole family, both adults and children.

Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard and Lemon
Soups and stews
30 minEasy

Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard and Lemon

Today’s soup is lentils, but not the traditional version — this is our favorite lentil soup with lemon! Lentil soup is known for its rich, delicious flavor and countless health benefits. Try this recipe, share it with the people you love, and enjoy!

Ozi with Saj Bread
Breads and flatbreads
30 minEasy

Ozi with Saj Bread

Ozi, also known as qouzi, can be prepared in different ways, but the women of What's Cooking Today always come back to the easiest recipe and the tastiest one! Today's recipe saves you from buying the special pastry sheets for qouzi, and you can make this delicious dish using saj bread or rolled bread. It's an easy recipe with ingredients found in every home.

Smoked Turkey Toast
Salads and appetizers
30 minEasy

Smoked Turkey Toast

Sometimes we like to prepare light dishes, either as a snack between meals or to serve alongside main courses at banquets. This kind of appetizer with turkey toast and cheese is an ideal dish for these occasions, and it couldn’t be easier to make!

Vegetable Cups with Dip
Sauces and dips
30 minEasy

Vegetable Cups with Dip

We love this colorful assortment of vegetable appetizers with the perfect touch of creamy cheese. These cups make a great side dish on the table, a nibble between meals, or a healthy offering for guests when you don’t want to prepare heavy main courses.

Shrimp Appetizers
Salads and appetizers
30 minEasy

Shrimp Appetizers

Appetizers are elegant dishes that complete any feast and are perfect for serving when you have guests for a light dinner. The presentation and garnishing are part of the dish’s appeal, and this shrimp with dip recipe is a perfect example.

Grilled French Bread with Vegetables
Breads and flatbreads
30 minEasy

Grilled French Bread with Vegetables

Appetizers and side dishes are as important as main meals and add flair to every table. Though easy to prepare, these dishes deserve careful attention to flavor and presentation so your family and guests will enjoy them. What do you think of these small pieces of grilled bread with vegetables? Make them and tell us the result.

Peach Jam
Preserves and pickles
50 minEasy

Peach Jam

Have you ever made any kind of jam before? Jam is a smart way to preserve fruit and enjoy it beyond its season. Peach jam is one of the most delicious ways to do this!

Whole Wheat Bread with Oats and Honey
Breads and flatbreads
30 minEasy

Whole Wheat Bread with Oats and Honey

Do you love kneading and baking bread as we do? If you enjoy dough, you’ll know how wonderful this recipe is. If you haven’t tried making bread at home yet, this is a perfect opportunity to try a delicious and wholesome whole wheat bread with oats and honey.

Fig Preserves with Nuts
Preserves and pickles
45 minEasy

Fig Preserves with Nuts

Fig season is here—the season of figs and delicacies, and it’s the time many people use to make the best jams and preserves. Today we share with you a wonderful, easy recipe for fig preserves, also known as fig jam.

Chicken Fajitas
Mains
30 minEasy

Chicken Fajitas

Chicken fajitas are among the tastiest chicken dishes that kids love. You may try cooking chicken differently, but they’ll always ask for fajitas! Here is an easy, quick recipe to prepare this dish.

Homemade Potato Chips
Vegetarian mains
60 minMedium

Homemade Potato Chips

If you love potato chips but worry about their health impact, we’ve got the perfect recipe. This version lets you skip store-bought chips loaded with salt and preservatives and make chips right in your own kitchen, with salt adjusted to your taste.

Makdous - Eggplants stuffed with Walnuts
Preserves and pickles
30 minEasy

Makdous - Eggplants stuffed with Walnuts

Makdous is one of the tastiest and richest pickles on the table. It can be eaten as a standalone meal with flatbread and vegetables or paired with dishes like fried eggs or mujaddara. Preparing makdous isn’t easy, but as the women of Shoutabkhin Today show, it isn’t impossible either!

Homemade Jibneh Halawa
Desserts
30 minEasy

Homemade Jibneh Halawa

Before and after "What are we cooking today" are not the same! We simply used to think we would never make jibneh halawa at home, but with this site full of recipes from non-professional homemakers who succeed at preparing the hardest dishes, nothing seems impossible anymore, and now we make jibneh halawa and many more recipes too!

Lazy Cake
Desserts
85 minMedium

Lazy Cake

Lazy Cake lives up to its name! This so-called lazy cake doesn't take much effort or any special ingredients to prepare. All you need to do is mix cocoa with biscuits and a few other simple ingredients to get a delicious dessert the kids will keep asking for again and again... #Sahtein_WHena

Shrimp with Basil Pesto Sauce
Mains
30 minEasy

Shrimp with Basil Pesto Sauce

Many people love shrimp, while others prefer red meat and chicken over all kinds of seafood. That doesn’t stop shrimp from being one of the tastiest seafoods, with endless ways to prepare it. Today’s recipe keeps the shrimp’s flavor front and center, with very few additions.

Pastry and Sambousek Dough
Pastries and baking
30 minEasy

Pastry and Sambousek Dough

The perfect dough for pastries and sambousek, or even shish barak! This is not just talk—this is a tried-and-tested recipe, and the photos speak for themselves...

Chicken and Potato Tray Bake
Mains
30 minEasy

Chicken and Potato Tray Bake

This is a family-friendly recipe, especially after a long day at work or school. Chicken and potato tray bake with rice includes all the essentials for a balanced, healthy meal. Serve it with your favorite salad and you have a complete, satisfying meal. #Sahtein_W_Hana

Kaak al-Abbas
Desserts
30 minEasy

Kaak al-Abbas

As we have mentioned many times, there are different recipes and names for this type of kaak, but this particular version follows the name and method used by the people of South Lebanon. It is one of the recipes that accompanies them in times of celebration and sorrow...

Eggplant Rolls
Mains
45 minMedium

Eggplant Rolls

We never pass up an eggplant recipe without sharing it, and this one is definitely among our favorites whether you want to serve it with rice, without rice, or simply as a side dish! It will always, without a doubt, be a standout on any table....

Aish el Saraya
Desserts
35 minEasy

Aish el Saraya

Aish el Saraya is an easy dessert to prepare at home, especially since its ingredients are available in every kitchen. This recipe does not require extra time or effort, and it is perfect for the family during the week or for special occasions. It is one of the favorite desserts during the blessed month of Ramadan.