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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!
Gulf-Style Shrimp Hamisa
Hamisa shrimp — a Gulf-style shrimp dish made with spices, vegetables and tomato paste. Quick because shrimp cooks fast; serve with rice or bread.
Dry Molokhia with Rice
A very delicious homemade dry molokhia recipe! Molokhia is one of the tastiest dishes in Arab cuisine, and it becomes even better when it rests in the fridge. Serve it with rice with vermicelli.
Oven-Roasted Whole Chicken
A straightforward and clear method for making oven-roasted chicken at home. Try this oven-roasted chicken recipe, great with American rice and vegetables.
Tomato Soup with Rice and Chicken
There's nothing tastier than a comforting soup on cold winter days. Tomato soup with chicken is one of the most nourishing soups, especially when you're sick or under the weather. Try this non-traditional version—we hope you enjoy it.
Stir-Fried Shrimp with Vegetables (Chinese Style)
Chinese-style stir-fried shrimp with vegetables — an authentic, quick and delicious recipe from the cooks of Shou Tabkhin Alyawm. Fast to prepare and full of flavor.
Potato Stew with Rice
Potato stew is a traditional, delicious dish that’s perfect for families and comforting for kids after a long school day.
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.
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 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.
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 the Best Homemade Falafel?
Homemade falafel like no other. It's essential to soak the fava beans and chickpeas for two days, then grind them well with the other ingredients. Serve with taratur and vegetables, or serve as a salad.
Sayadiyah (Fish with Rice)
Sayadiyah (fish with rice) is a complete dish in look, flavor, and nutrition. A hearty way to enjoy fish with rice.
How to Make Gulf Lamb Kabsa
Kabsa is a rice dish with meat and nuts, one of the Gulf’s most famous and delicious dishes. This recipe varies among Gulf countries, but the shared rice base remains, with additions and personal touches from each cook.
Maqluba with Meat and Eggplant
Maqluba with meat and eggplant — a classic and delicious rice dish of Jordanian origin. Some people prefer it with chicken. Here are the details to make it.
Dried Molokhia with Chicken
Dried molokhia cooked with coriander, garlic and chicken — a rich, flavorful dish worth the effort. Serve with rice and vermicelli.
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.
Filet Fish Sayadiyah
Easy filet fish sayadiyah with very few additions. It relies on the flavor of browned onions and fish oil, so the rice absorbs their essence and develops a delicious taste.

















