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How to Make Fried Chicken Wings
Fried chicken wings in a delicious recipe.... We marinate the chicken long enough, then coat them in a mixture that gives them the desired color and crispiness! We hope you enjoy our method
English Cake
English Cake — a traditional, wonderfully tasty cake, especially with tea. Very quick and easy to make. Here's the method.
Zucchini Maqlouba with Tomato
Zucchini maqlouba with tomato is a simple, traditional, healthy and budget-friendly recipe. It's eaten with Arabic bread and doesn't require many ingredients.
Cold Athmaliya with Pakistani Vermicelli
Cold Athmaliya — an alternative to the traditional Athmaliya made with Pakistani vermicelli. A very special, light, and easy recipe that does not require an oven.
Chinese-Style Noodles with Shrimp
Chinese-style noodles with shrimp — flavorful yet light and quick to make. We recommend adding a mix of vegetables. You can substitute beef or chicken if you prefer.
All-Purpose Dough
An all-purpose dough — very easy to make. Use it for any pastry you like: manaqish, pizza or savory pies.
Easy Potato Kibbeh
A very easy vegetarian kibbeh made from mashed potatoes mixed with a spiced bulgur and herb paste — aromatic and delicious.
Fruit Toast
A light, healthy and quick breakfast or dessert — toast topped with a mix of fresh fruit and jam. A sprinkle of cinnamon makes a big difference.
How to Make Turkish Gozleme
Gozleme... Turkish pastries with spinach, feta, and mozzarella cheese... quick to prepare! Served hot for breakfast... We recommend making them. Nothing beats them with a cup of tea!
Shrimp with Soy Sauce and Vegetables
A light, quick shrimp stir-fry with soy sauce and mixed vegetables—low in calories and ideal for lunch or dinner. Don’t overcook the vegetables so they stay crisp and fresh. Serve with a little steamed rice or noodles.
How to Prepare Sfouf Dessert
Sfouf dessert... This sweet is very popular, which is why there are many recipes and ways to make it. There is no doubt that the quality of the yellow turmeric mixture used plays a major role in the final flavor!
Diamond Dessert (Almasiya)
Almasiya (Diamond Dessert): a traditional Arab treat that pairs milk pudding with orange milk pudding in a harmonious blend of flavors and colors.
Carrot Dessert
Very easy, very quick, and incredibly tasty! Carrot Dessert is a traditional sweet that doesn't take much effort and uses ingredients you likely have at home. We recommend you try it.
Baba au Rhum Cake
Baba au rhum is a famous French dessert that is traditionally prepared quite differently from this recipe... here, baba au rhum is made in a large cake pan instead of individual molds, and it is soaked with syrup.
Kafta Tray Bake
Kafta tray bake is a traditional dish in Lebanese and Levantine cooking, and it is a great option when you have family and children around. You can serve it with rice or simply enjoy it with the potatoes cooked alongside it.
Maamoul with Ashta
Maamoul is delicious any time of year, not just during Eid :) Or at least that is what we tell ourselves so we can eat it all the time. This recipe is different from the traditional maamoul made with Aleppo pistachios or dates and walnuts; this version is filled with delicious ashta!
Baqleh al-Hummus
A traditional dish and a widely known popular food in Lebanon... Baqleh al-Hummus, as some call it, may have a different name in other regions. It can be a vegetarian dish, or meat can be added to it, as in this recipe.
How do I make the tastiest moghli or karawiya?
Moghli, or karawiya, made at home the traditional way... finished with coconut and nuts! It is usually served for the birth of a new baby, but we can enjoy it with or without an occasion, can't we? :)

















