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Qamar al-Din or Qamar Over the Clouds
Desserts
55 minHard

Qamar al-Din or Qamar Over the Clouds

Qamar al-Din Over the Clouds is a well-known Lebanese dessert, especially in Tripoli. This recipe blends a milk-based pudding with qamar al-din for a delicious, easy dessert.

Al-Nabkiyya Harissa
Desserts
55 minHard

Al-Nabkiyya Harissa

Al-Nabkiyya Harissa is a well-known Syrian dessert — pistachio lovers will adore it. Try this perfected method and tell us what you think.

Raw Malsa Meat (Raw Lamb)
Mains
45 minMedium

Raw Malsa Meat (Raw Lamb)

Malsa is a raw dish from the kibbeh family (also related to frekeh) and other raw meats that are among the most famous Lebanese dishes. Some people worry about eating raw meat, but its preparation requires careful precision, cleanliness, and hygiene.

Laban Ummo or Shakriyeh
Rice and grains
30 minHard

Laban Ummo or Shakriyeh

Shakriyeh, or Laban Ummo with rice as it is also called in some regions and countries, is one of the traditional dishes that is both delicious and easy to prepare. Teach your children to enjoy our traditional dishes that are healthy and varied.

Pumpkin Jam Without Calcium
Preserves and pickles
40 minHard

Pumpkin Jam Without Calcium

Pumpkin jam (pumpkin preserve) is a seasonal favorite. This version skips calcium and uses starch instead.

Pakistani Vermicelli Halwa
Desserts
40 minMedium

Pakistani Vermicelli Halwa

In no time and with very few ingredients, this popular Pakistani dessert is easy to make. This vermicelli halwa (kheer-style) is delicious and simple to prepare—give it a try.

Mahalabia and Strawberry Cake
Desserts
50 minHard

Mahalabia and Strawberry Cake

A wonderful and easy recipe for making a mahalabia cake with strawberries. Try it today, and you'll love it for the way it brings together the softness of refreshing mahalabia and the delight of crisp biscuits.

How to Make Alfredo Pizza
Desserts
50 minExpert

How to Make Alfredo Pizza

This homemade Alfredo pizza recipe is practical and very delicious. Make it to please the kids and the rest of the family.

Cream-Filled Athmaliya Pastry
Desserts
60 minExpert

Cream-Filled Athmaliya Pastry

A delicious, tested home recipe for a cream-filled Athmaliya pastry. You can use store-bought Athmaliya dough to prepare this recipe, or click the link inside the recipe for instructions to make the dough at home.

Baklava with Muhallabia
Desserts
60 minHard

Baklava with Muhallabia

A wonderful recipe by every measure: baklava rolls filled with muhallabia! An easy, delicious recipe with ingredients found in every home and at a low cost.

Homemade Sausage
Salads and appetizers
30 minHard

Homemade Sausage

Sausage is a delicious appetizer. This home-made sausage recipe walks you through every step. Enjoy the sausage fried on its own, or as a topping for pizzas or with eggs.

Maamoul Mad with Qashta
Desserts
55 minHard

Maamoul Mad with Qashta

Maamoul Mad with qashta — one of the most delicious Arabic desserts. Don’t miss this tasty, reliable recipe. The recipe also includes a link for making qashta. Enjoy!

How to Make Chicken Kebab
Festive specials
60 minMedium

How to Make Chicken Kebab

A tried-and-true home recipe for chicken kebabs. A flavorful marinade suitable for the whole family, best served with rice or a vegetable salad.

No-Bake Cake (Lazy Cake)
Desserts
60 minMedium

No-Bake Cake (Lazy Cake)

The no-bake cake, also known as Lazy Cake, is an easy, clear, and tested recipe. It doesn’t require many ingredients and comes together quickly with simple components—biscuits and cocoa or chocolate—though it benefits from chilling time to set.

How to Make Muftaqa
Desserts
30 minEasy

How to Make Muftaqa

Muftaqa is one of the most popular traditional dishes from Beirut. This recipe shows you how to make muftaqa clearly and in the original style followed in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.

Stuffed Sheep Stomachs with Meat - Photos
Vegetarian mains
30 minExpert

Stuffed Sheep Stomachs with Meat - Photos

A wonderful traditional recipe for preparing and cooking stuffed sheep stomachs with meat. It is important to clean the stomachs well before cooking to achieve the desired result and a mouth-watering aroma that will fill your home

Homemade Beef Mortadella
Vegetarian mains
30 minMedium

Homemade Beef Mortadella

Making mortadella at home is cleaner, tastier, and guaranteed 100% quality. Try this beef mortadella recipe; we tailor the flavors to suit you over time.

Beef and Chicken Shawarma
Sandwiches and wraps
35 minHard

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.