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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.

Grilled Salmon - Video
Salads and appetizers
30 minExpert

Grilled Salmon - Video

Delicious and easy oven-baked salmon recipe. This video-guided recipe comes directly from the Sho Tabkhin Alyawm kitchen. We hope you enjoy.

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.

Date and Walnut Maamoul Fingers
Desserts
30 minHard

Date and Walnut Maamoul Fingers

Date and walnut maamoul fingers are a delicious, easy-to-make dessert to prepare at home. Serve these date-and-walnut ma’amoul fingers for special occasions and holidays as a variation on traditional ma’amoul.

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.

Vegetable Mafroukeh, or Sfesouf
Vegetarian mains
30 minEasy

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.

Swedish Meatballs
Sauces and dips
35 minMedium

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.

Original Croissant Recipe
Breakfast and brunch
40 minMedium

Original Croissant Recipe

A home-tested, guaranteed method for making the original croissant. This croissant recipe requires some patience, as the dough must be rolled and refrigerated multiple times to achieve the desired result.

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.

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.

Crispy Calamari with Peppers and Soy Sauce
Sauces and dips
55 minHard

Crispy Calamari with Peppers and Soy Sauce

Fried calamari tossed with peppers and a soy sauce glaze—a luxurious seafood starter you can easily make at home.

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.

Baalbek-Style Fatayer
Pastries and baking
60 minMedium

Baalbek-Style Fatayer

Baalbek-style fatayer is a famous pastry in Baalbek, Lebanon. The meat-filled version is loved across many Lebanese regions. Here is the authentic Baalbek-style fatayer recipe.

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.

Small Homemade Bread
Breads and flatbreads
35 minMedium

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.

How to Make Raw Meat Kibbeh
Mains
40 minExpert

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.

How to Make Koshari
Pasta and noodles
40 minExpert

How to Make Koshari

Koshari is one of the tastiest and most famous Egyptian dishes. Here is how to make it the traditional way, with the special tomato sauce and koshari dukkah. We hope you enjoy it and try it yourself.