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Kawaj with Vegetables and Meat
From Syrian cuisine, and specifically from the beautiful, lively city of Tartus, comes this special recipe for kawaj!
Vegetable Cups with Dip
We love this colorful assortment of vegetable appetizers with the perfect touch of creamy cheese. These cups make a great side dish on the table, a nibble between meals, or a healthy offering for guests when you don’t want to prepare heavy main courses.
Quickest Chicken and Vegetables in the Oven
Chicken and vegetables baked in the oven in a quick homemade recipe... a practical dish that does not require marinating the chicken in advance, and the result is definitely delicious!
Honeycomb Pastry with Cheese
Honeycomb pastry with cheese, from A to Z — a delicious, elegant breakfast. With little effort the home cook will look professional at making pastries.
Eggplant Stew with Minced Beef
Eggplant stew with rice — a quick, easy version of stuffed eggplant (ablama or sheikh al-mahshi). Delicious and fast to prepare.
How to Make Fried Cheese Balls
A very easy recipe for making fried cheese balls. You can prepare this recipe with any cheese you have on hand, as long as it melts and stretches when fried.
Green Thyme Toast Bread
Toast bread with a wonderful thyme flavor... mmm, it tastes even better with a piece of cream cheese or labneh for breakfast. You have to make it yourself and try it.
Vegetable Noodles with Seafood
Vegetable noodles with a seafood medley—an Asian-inspired favorite that can be adapted with chicken or beef if you prefer.
Honeycomb Bread with Cheese, Za'atar, and Nutella
A wonderful homemade honeycomb bread recipe... kids will be delighted to have it for breakfast, and it can also be filled with chocolate for a sweet treat :)
Cooking Cream
Cooking cream is needed in many dishes. Although it is not commonly used in Arabic recipes, the strong presence of Western dishes in our kitchens has made it a necessity.
Boiled Potato Salad with Vegetables
A simple homemade boiled potato salad that is very tasty. It can be served cold and is delicious with boiled eggs!
Fried Halloumi Cheese
Pan-fried halloumi in butter or olive oil — one of the tastiest things to serve for breakfast or dinner with a cup of tea. Serve with fresh mint — irresistible.
Oven-Roasted Beef
A very delicious oven-roasted beef recipe. If you don’t have the time or setup to cook over charcoal, try this super-tasty oven method—just be sure to marinate the meat in advance!
Fatteh with Vegetables
A light, clean and quick vegetable fatteh served in an inventive way — hearty and very flavorful. Try this rich vegetarian dish.
Carrot and Cinnamon Cake
A very tasty, easy and nourishing carrot-and-cinnamon cake. Grated carrot keeps the cake moist. Decorate with Kiri cream cheese frosting.
How to Make Gazan Arabic Kunafa
Kunafa is one of the most luxurious Arabic desserts, and it can be prepared in many ways. Here is authentic Gazan Arabic kunafa, which uses nuts and cinnamon instead of cheese or cream. Enjoy a special piece of kunafa the way people of Gaza in Palestine make it. Bon appétit!
Red Velvet Cake Recipe
Red velvet cake, or the iconic red velvet cake, is one of the most famous and beloved cakes today. You can decorate it with cream cheese frosting, or dust with cocoa powder, or use any topping you prefer.
Flaky Cheese Pastries
What’s for breakfast? Soft, flaky pastries can also be the perfect light supper!

















