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Muhammara
Muhammara is one of the recipes closest to our hearts, and it can be served as a side dish with many meals, especially meats. Try it the way "What Are We Cooking Today?" makes it, and you won't be anything but delighted :)
Kafta Tray Bake
Kafta tray bake is a traditional dish in Lebanese and Levantine cooking, and it is a great option when you have family and children around. You can serve it with rice or simply enjoy it with the potatoes cooked alongside it.
Basbousa Cake with Ashta
Basbousa Cake with Ashta! Beautiful in both appearance and taste. This recipe may require a bit of precision and patience to prepare, but when we have the time to make a special dish that delights those around us, why not?
Chicken Rice Pilaf
This recipe for rice with chicken is one of the most commonly prepared for festive occasions and lunch gatherings in the Levant, especially Lebanon; it’s delicious and elegant when served, and suitable for hosting a large number of guests.
Signature Tuna Salad
This approach to appetizers can elevate any ordinary salad to a luxurious dish that is sure to impress guests.
Tahini Halva
This recipe is super easy for tahini halva, and its gorgeous photo is irresistible! The dessert uses readily available ingredients and is tested by a homemaker, not a marketing gimmick. Try it today.
Mafteqa
Mafteqa is a well-known traditional Beirut dish. It is not a difficult recipe, but it does require patience and a long time over the heat. It is a special dish often made for celebrations and special occasions.
Easy Qatayef Batter
An easy, delicious, and tried-and-true qatayef batter recipe you can make at home with no trouble at all. The filling is up to you, depending on what you have on hand: pistachios, walnuts and sugar, or even cheese. Enjoy!
Pistachio Cheesecake
Anyone who loves nuts in general, and pistachios in particular, will love this recipe that brings together cream cheese and pistachios in an easy, delicious way. Try it and let us know what you think in the comments.
Mini Othmallia in Cups
Before Shaw Tabkhoon El Yom, buying dessert was an easy solution. But after Shaw Tabkhoon El Yom, every recipe is made at home! This easy and wonderful mini othmallia recipe will have you making it every week, or whenever you have guests.
Mghammar
Mghammar is one of those traditional Lebanese dishes that brings back many memories... Some people love it, while others can’t even bear to hear its name... Which side are you on? :)
Oat-Crusted Broasted Chicken
Broasted chicken is a kid-friendly recipe you can easily make at home to avoid the unhealthy ingredients found in store-bought broasted.
Cooked Zucchini Flesh
Cooked zucchini flesh is a well-known recipe in the world of vegetarian dishes. The important thing about this recipe is that it saves us from throwing away the flesh after hollowing out zucchini for stuffing. Try it and let us know what you think.
Armenian-Style Lahm Bi Ajin
Armenian-style Lahm Bi Ajin offers a different take on the traditional meat-on-dough dish, distinct from the Shaami version. Try this Norma Kitchen rendition and share your thoughts.
Chocolate Muffins
A wonderful chocolate muffin recipe, not only easy to make but also appealing in its decorating and serving style.
Oreo Cheesecake
Cheesecake recipes of all kinds are delicious and allow plenty of room for personal creativity in decorating and preparing them in whatever way each person prefers. We recommend trying this recipe, which combines classic cheesecake with the famous Oreo biscuits.
Cheese Cookies
Cheese cookies are an easy, quick recipe that works well as a dessert after a meal or as a light snack for children.
Qadra Qader Cake
Qadra Qader Cake is not an easy recipe! But with practice and a few failed attempts, or perhaps even on the first try, you may get a satisfying result. The important thing is that this recipe has been tested and made in a kitchen like yours, and since it worked there, it should work for you too.
Meat Mortadella
With the ladies of Sho Tabeekeen El Youm, no recipe is impossible, and this method for making homemade mortadella is proof of that!
Kawaj with Vegetables and Meat
From Syrian cuisine, and specifically from the beautiful, lively city of Tartus, comes this special recipe for kawaj!
Chocolate Pudding
Chocolate pudding—an easy and delicious dessert to try, especially when you have guests.
Zucchini with Yogurt
A healthy yogurt-based dish suitable for the whole family, especially kids. Bon appetit.
Red Lentil Mujaddara
Red lentil mujaddara—perhaps the dish loved by young and old alike; delicious, nourishing, and very wallet-friendly.
Pickled Cabbage (Sauerkraut)
Pickled cabbage is a delicious pickle that pairs well with many dishes. The nice thing about this recipe is that all of its ingredients are found in every home and it’s easy to make.