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Thin Samosa Dough
Making pies or samosas at home has never been easier... Try this tried-and-tested recipe for samosa dough or pie dough... As for the filling, it is up to you
Swedish Meatballs
From Swedish cuisine comes this delicious, easy meatball recipe. Serve the meatballs with boiled or mashed potatoes and sauce for a complete, nourishing meal.
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.
Fried Awamat (Arab Doughnuts)
Fried awamat are incredibly delicious sweets. Try this easy recipe from Norma's Kitchen, and you’ll love them and want to make them again.
Small Homemade Bread
A wonderful method for making small homemade bread. Prepare this bread to serve elegantly with a variety of salads, appetizers, or small meals.
Vegetable Mafroukeh, or Sfesouf
Nothing beats a generous bowl of fresh vegetables! This recipe for mafroukeh, also called sfesouf, is delicious, easy to prepare, and you’ll want to make it again after trying it for the first time.
Beef and Chicken Shawarma
A carefully made home-style beef and chicken shawarma — even better than restaurants. Shawarma is one of the most delicious and popular fast foods in the Arab world, and it’s especially tasty when served as a sandwich.
How to Make Raw Meat Kibbeh
Meat kibbeh is one of those unbeatable recipes, especially as it is one of the famous Lebanese mezza or appetizers served with tabbouleh. A plate of kibbeh can also be served as a main dish.
Bitter Orange Jam - with Photos
This recipe for making bitter orange jam, or aranj, takes a little time, but the result will be more than satisfying. Bitter orange, aranj, bu safir, or whatever you call it, this is a delicious jam worth trying.
Moroccan Tagine with Chicken and Beef
Moroccan tagine is a delicious main dish. This recipe combines beef and chicken for a robust Moroccan result. The yield is large, so you can scale the ingredients to make a smaller batch.
Successful Maamoul Recipe
Perfect maamoul for all your happy occasions, holidays, and hospitality. This recipe is reliable and traditional—just follow the steps and you’ll be happy with the result every time, and never want to change it.
Potato and Pea Stew
A special Kuwaiti breakfast dish from Kuwait, traditionally served for breakfast or 'riouq'. This potato-and-pea stew is easy, delicious, and quick to prepare, and pairs well with Arabic bread.
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.
Easy Eggplant Maqluba
Eggplant Maqluba: rice with lamb and fried eggplant. Easy and delicious, especially with yogurt that complements the eggplant perfectly. Here is the easy step-by-step method for Easy Eggplant Maqluba.
How to Make Falafel Patties
Falafel patties are at their best just after they come out of the frying oil. They are a very popular dish in the Levant and in Egypt, where they are also called taameya. Do you know how to make them and the secrets to success at home?
Cooked Taro with Abu Shousha
Taro, abu zmeit, and abu shousha are all names for the same thing! Who knows taro and who has tasted it with kibbeh arnabieh? It can also be made in other ways, like this one. Try it—it is very wholesome and delicious.
Tray-Baked Potato Kibbeh Recipe
Potato kibbeh is one of the heritage recipes and one of the tastiest vegetarian dishes. Anyone looking for meat-free recipes of all kinds will love this dish, and it can be served with a fresh salad.
Baked Ajaj Fish in the Oven
Baked ajaj fish with vegetables in a delicious homemade recipe. This fish is especially tasty with tabbouleh, baba ghanouj, and French fries!

















