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Thin Samosa Dough
Pastries and baking
30 minMedium

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

Yogurt Fatteh with Minced Meat
Breads and flatbreads
65 minHard

Yogurt Fatteh with Minced Meat

Yogurt fatteh with minced meat and nuts is one of the most elegant dishes you can serve for breakfast or even lunch... it should be served immediately after preparing!

Homemade Manakeesh Dough
Breads and flatbreads
35 minMedium

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.

Kibbeh in Yogurt
Rice and grains
60 minExpert

Kibbeh in Yogurt

A beloved Lebanese classic: Kibbeh cooked in yogurt, with options for goat or cow yogurt. The recipe details both versions.

Fried Awamat (Arab Doughnuts)
Desserts
30 minMedium

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.

Laban Amo (Yogurt Stew) or Shakeriya with Rice
Rice and grains
65 minHard

Laban Amo (Yogurt Stew) or Shakeriya with Rice

Laban Amo or Shakeriya is a popular traditional dish in many regions. If you enjoy cooking with yogurt, you’ll surely love this recipe.

Manakish Dough with Natural Sourdough
Breads and flatbreads
Time TBDExpert

Manakish Dough with Natural Sourdough

Manakish dough with natural sourdough is one of the most reliable recipes for making the best authentic manakish!

How to Make Kunafa with Cheese at Home
Desserts
30 minExpert

How to Make Kunafa with Cheese at Home

From A to Z, this recipe guides you step by step to make cheese kunafa the Lebanese way... two recipes in one: first, how to prepare the kunafa dough shreds, then how to make kunafa with cheese and syrup.

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.

How to Make Red Lentil Mujaddara
Salads and appetizers
40 minExpert

How to Make Red Lentil Mujaddara

Red mujaddara is one of the most popular Lebanese dishes, especially in the south of Lebanon, where it has many fans. Serve it with green salad, pickles, and yogurt for a delicious and hearty meal.

Layered Maamoul with Cream (Maamoul Mad bil Qashta)
Desserts
55 minHard

Layered Maamoul with Cream (Maamoul Mad bil Qashta)

Layered maamoul filled with cream — one of the most requested Arabic desserts. You can use other fillings as well; the dough is the same for all versions of maamoul mad.

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.

How to Make Churros (Fried Dough Dessert)
Desserts
Time TBDDifficulty TBD

How to Make Churros (Fried Dough Dessert)

Churros — fried dough — are a delicious sweet from Latin kitchens. Very easy to make, but the dough should rest for a full day before frying. Try them with melted chocolate and strawberries.

How to Make a Special Tart
Desserts
80 minExpert

How to Make a Special Tart

A simple, clear recipe for making a special tart. You can change the shape of this tart according to any letter or number you want by first cutting sturdy paper into the desired shape, then shaping the tart dough around it.

Tahini Rolls
Desserts
Time TBDMedium

Tahini Rolls

These Turkish-inspired rolls may look involved, but they just need time for the dough to rise. They are tasty pastries this time from a Turkish kitchen.

Upside-Down Rice with Fava Beans and Chicken
Rice and grains
85 minHard

Upside-Down Rice with Fava Beans and Chicken

Rice with fava beans and chicken... do you know this recipe? A mix of maqluba, rice with fava beans, and rice with chicken!!! Try it — it’s definitely delicious with yogurt!

Maqluba with Vegetables and Ground Beef
Mains
85 minHard

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.

Date Maamoul Fingers
Desserts
90 minExpert

Date Maamoul Fingers

Date maamoul made in a new way as rolls or fingers! You'll really love this recipe — the ingredients are easy to find and the method is simple, though the dough needs several hours to rest.