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Baqlah with Spinach and Chard
Baqlah is a well-known southern Lebanese dish built on greens cooked with coarse bulgur. In this version we make it with spinach and chard, for a delicious, nourishing, and healthy meal.
Easy Wheat Harissa with Chicken
This easy wheat harissa with chicken doesn’t require special cooking techniques or equipment. It’s a simple, tested recipe that needs only extra simmering time to ensure the wheat grains are fully cooked.
Secrets to Perfectly Boiling Fava Beans
Ful medames is one of the most beloved breakfast dishes, with slight variations in seasoning from one country to another, or even from one region to another within the same country. Here, we share the secrets to perfectly boiling fava beans while keeping their color light and seasoning them to your taste!
How to Make Cinnabon Basbousa
Cinnabon basbousa is a creative dessert that brings East and West together in one recipe. Rich and indulgent, it is soaked with syrup and topped with a sauce. Very delicious.
How to Make the Tastiest Rice with Shrimp
Rice with shrimp in a detailed homemade recipe... very practical and delicious. The blend of delicate, well-balanced spices gives the rice an aroma and flavor that are simply unbeatable.
How to Make Fried Fish Fillet
Fried fish fillet made with a practical, easy, and quick recipe. You can serve it with salad and French fries or tarator or rice. So delicious!
How to Make Pizza Sauce?
A delicious, authentic homemade pizza sauce. Store the sauce in tightly sealed jars outside the fridge until ready to use. Check the recipe now.
Walnut and Hot Pepper Pickle
An easy, delicious walnut and hot pepper pickle. Control the heat by using hot or sweet colored peppers. Great with grilled meats and even with mujaddara.
Sayadiyah Fish
Sayadiyah fish in a truly dreamy recipe — both in appearance and flavor. Try this unconventional method; you’ll surely love it!
Healthy Whole-Wheat Pasta
Love pasta but want to cut calories? Try this healthy whole-wheat pasta—quick to prepare and satisfying. Give it a try!
Chickpea Falafel Patties
Chickpea falafel patties — a beloved traditional recipe. Made with chickpeas only (no fava beans), they fry without absorbing excess oil and are great in sandwiches.
How to Make Baguette Bread
How to make baguette (Western-style) bread with a tried-and-true homemade recipe. The secret to success is fermentation: the longer the dough rests, the better the baguette.
Grilled Fish on Charcoal with Tartor Sauce
Charcoal‑grilled fish served with Tartor sauce (a tomato‑yogurt/tahini sauce). An easy recipe that delivers great results for the fish.
Chocolate Tiramisu
Chocolate tiramisu — one of the lightest and most loved chilled desserts. You can also make tiramisu with instant coffee. Serve in cups for individual portions or in a dish.
How to Make Oven-Grilled Fish
Oven-grilled fish is a rich and delicious meal. Here is a recipe for grilled fish with a wonderful marinade and a mix of fresh vegetables and seasonings—you can almost smell the lovely aroma from the picture :)
Maqluba with Vegetables and Ground Beef
A delicious, easy-to-make vegetable maqluba layered with coarse ground beef. Distinctive presentation — serve with yogurt and salad. Can be made without meat.
Homemade Barazek
Barazek is one of the tastiest Syrian cookies. Try this easy recipe to make the best barazek at home.
Banana Sushi
An incredibly easy, very tasty recipe made with just a few ingredients you likely already have at home! Make banana sushi when you do not have many ingredients or much time to prepare other desserts, and enjoy a light, delicious treat.

















