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Maqroun
Maqroun is a delicious sweet. You may like it fried, which is the traditional version, but you can also bake it in the oven for a lighter taste and fewer calories :)
Eggplant Moussaka
What sets the "What Are You Cooking Today" collection apart is that we learn a new method every day, whether for a recipe we have never tried before or a traditional one with a special touch... In this collection, every recipe has been tried and prepared by home cooks, so anyone can make it with confidence that it will turn out well. We tried this quick and easy eggplant moussaka, but we swapped fried eggplant for roasted eggplant, and that choice is up to you and your preferred diet.
Makdous - Eggplants stuffed with Walnuts
Makdous is one of the tastiest and richest pickles on the table. It can be eaten as a standalone meal with flatbread and vegetables or paired with dishes like fried eggs or mujaddara. Preparing makdous isn’t easy, but as the women of Shoutabkhin Today show, it isn’t impossible either!
Shrimp with Basil Pesto Sauce
Many people love shrimp, while others prefer red meat and chicken over all kinds of seafood. That doesn’t stop shrimp from being one of the tastiest seafoods, with endless ways to prepare it. Today’s recipe keeps the shrimp’s flavor front and center, with very few additions.
Okra Stew
A beloved Bamya-style stew with okra, tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro. Simmered with lamb or bone-in meat, finished with pomegranate molasses for a tangy-sweet finish.
How to Make Hamburger Patties
Make hamburger meat at home — tastier, cleaner, and cheaper. This is something we’ve heard from all the site’s friends today who now make burgers at home from start to finish.
Chicken Burger with Cheddar Cheese
Chicken burger with cheddar cheese mixed into the patties. A very tasty recipe—the cheese adds tenderness so the burgers do not dry out when grilled or fried. Serve with fries and coleslaw.
Veal Strips with Pomegranate Molasses
Veal strips with pomegranate molasses is one of those recipes you’ll absolutely love! Nothing beats tender meat with the tangy taste of pomegranate molasses, and the secret is pomegranate molasses itself, which turns every dish it touches into something truly delicious.
How to Make Armenian Sfiha
Armenian sfiha made easy — the filling and dough are similar to lahm bi ajeen (meat flatbread) with a few additions. The dough rolls out very thin. Learn all the secrets of Armenian sfiha in this recipe.
Stuffed Zucchini in Tomato Sauce
Stuffed zucchini in tomato sauce is a classic Levantine dish loved by both adults and children. Kids often ask for it because it's easy to eat and full of flavor.
Lemon and Honey Chicken
A distinctive lemon, orange and honey chicken recipe — a great way to vary your meat dishes. Worth trying for a new favorite.
Oven-Baked Lamb Ribs with Rice
An irresistibly tasty recipe for a lamb rib tray served with rice. A trusted, hearty homemade dish that pairs well with green salad and yogurt.
How to Make Potato Gratin in a Baking Dish
How to make potato gratin in a baking dish in a delicious, very practical recipe that can be served alongside many meat and chicken dishes. One of the best dishes in French cuisine.
Cucumber and Yogurt Salad
Cucumber and yogurt salad is one of the tastiest and easiest salads ever! It is very refreshing, especially in summer, and very delicious alongside rice dishes with meat and chicken.
How to Make Awamat?
Awamat in a wonderful homemade, crispy recipe... Learn to make fried awamat at home instead of buying them ready-made. Frying them in two stages is essential to achieve the desired result.
Batbout (Flatbread) without Semolina
A successful homemade batbout recipe made with flour and no semolina. Perfect for serving shawarma or any other meat filling you prefer.
Oven-Roasted Chicken
A very tasty oven-roasted chicken recipe — highly recommended. This method keeps the meat juicy, even the breast. There’s a little trick in the recipe that helps the chicken brown like in restaurants!
Mexicana in Tortilla Bread
Mexicana in tortilla bread — two recipes in one. Find an easy method for the Mexicana meat, plus how to make tortillas for the sandwiches!

















