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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.
Coconut Namoura with Custard
A wonderful and tasty recipe for coconut Namoura with custard. This Namoura takes some time to prepare, but it’s not difficult, and following the clear steps yields the best coconut Namoura with custard.
Tripoli Shmeiseh Dessert
Shmeiseh is a popular traditional sweet from the city of Tripoli in northern Lebanon. With clear, simple steps, you can make this dessert at home using a few inexpensive ingredients. Enjoy making it and serving it.
Lentil Soup with Greens and Lemon
Lentil soup with greens is one of the tastiest lentil soups. Try this cozy, flavorful, and nourishing bowl on cold or rainy days.
Mille-Feuille Layer Cake
An inventive, non-traditional method for preparing mille-feuille cake. You can choose decorations you like to finish the mille-feuille, as it remains one of the tastiest and most beautiful cakes to serve.
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.
Kibbeh with Swiss Chard (Kibbeh Bil-Salq)
A wonderful, delicious recipe for kibbeh bil-salq (kibbeh stuffed with Swiss chard). The Syrian coast is known for serving this tasty kibbeh bil-salq, but it has found its way to us thanks to its rich flavors and numerous health benefits.
Creamy Basbousa in a Cake Pan
A beautiful, innovative Basbousa with cream, this time presented in a cake pan with elegant styling. Try this Creamy Basbousa recipe and you can expect a successful and delicious result.
Luxury Maamoul with Walnuts and Dates
Luxury maamoul with walnuts and dates, in a detailed, tried-and-tested recipe that will accompany your sweet occasions and add beauty to your special hospitality!
Fake Kunafa Without Kneading with Toast - Video
A quick, fuss-free kunafa inspired dessert that uses toasted bread instead of traditional kataifi pastry.
Spinach Cake
A special recipe that isn't very well known in the Arab world: spinach cake with vanilla cream! This recipe comes from German cuisine and is definitely worth trying, especially since the photos are so tempting.
Lebanese Nights Dessert (Layali Lubnan)
A delicious, easy Lebanese dessert featuring layers of cooked and fresh qeshta (creamy clotted cream) and nuts for a rich, distinctive finish.
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.
Deluxe Ma'amoul with Semolina
Deluxe ma'amoul made mostly with semolina and a little flour too — the Eid cookie everyone loves. If you enjoy making sweets at home, prepare your holiday treats now.
Kibbeh with Pumpkin (or Squash) Baked in a Pan
Pumpkin or squash kibbeh is a delicious, very nutritious vegetarian dish. The pumpkin is nourishing, and so is the spinach and chickpea filling. Try it and tell us what you think.
How to Make Falafel Patties
Falafel patties are at their best just after they come out of the frying oil. They are a very popular dish in the Levant and in Egypt, where they are also called taameya. Do you know how to make them and the secrets to success at home?
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!
Cooked Taro with Abu Shousha
Taro, abu zmeit, and abu shousha are all names for the same thing! Who knows taro and who has tasted it with kibbeh arnabieh? It can also be made in other ways, like this one. Try it—it is very wholesome and delicious.

















