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Maqroun (Zainab’s Fingers)
Maqroun, or Zainab’s fingers, is one of the most delicious Arabic sweets and can be made at home with ease. Use the syrup cold to get crisp pieces.
Potato Balls with Chicken and Vegetables
Potato balls with chicken and vegetables, topped with a white sauce made from cooking cream and cream cheese. A homemade recipe that’s so delicious. This is a very rich dish you must try.
Beirut Rabbit Kibbeh
Rabbit kibbeh... who knows this old traditional Beirut dish? For those who don’t, it’s a dish of kibbeh meat patties cooked in a tahini sauce with onions and citrus juice. Very delicious and distinctive.
Safouf
Safouf is one of the easiest Arabic sweets to make! Whenever I think of dessert, I first think of making safouf. Some people like to decorate it with sesame seeds or nuts, and it can also be left plain.
Masbaha al-Darwish, or Meat with Vegetables
Masbaha al-Darwish is one of the old names for a tray of meat with mixed vegetables. It is an easy, simple, and satisfying recipe that can be served with cooked rice.
Chicken with Soy Sauce and Vegetables
Chicken with soy sauce and sliced vegetables in a very easy, practical recipe! You can add more vegetables as you like, such as mushrooms or corn. Delicious with white rice.
Beef Tray Bake with Peppers, Tomatoes, and Onions
A beef tray bake with onions, tomatoes, sweet peppers, and hot peppers. An easy, practical recipe that can be served with potatoes or rice, as desired.
The Best Lebanese Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh... who doesn't love it?! For lunch, dinner or even an afternoon snack :) Tabbouleh is good any time. It can be made with just lemon juice, and some people also enjoy a touch of pomegranate molasses.
How to Make Maghli or Karawiya
Maghli is a delicious dessert made from sugar, finely ground rice, and spices. It requires frequent stirring during preparation, but you can lower the heat and stir occasionally to make it easier. Serve with nuts.
Mafroukah Dough Method
Mafroukah dough: a detailed homemade recipe. The recipe includes a link to make homemade qareesheh (strained cream) as well. Enjoy Mafroukah anytime — bon appétit.
Easy Beef Shawarma
A quick homemade beef shawarma — no marinating needed! The key is choosing tender beef and cutting it into thin slices so it cooks fast. Great served in batbout bread.
Mirinda Cake
Easy Mirinda cake — a reliable homemade recipe. The drier-style cake is very tasty with tea, coffee or juices. Suitable for kids and adults.
Banana Custard Cake
Banana Custard Cake — an easy, practical cake that’s quick to prepare. Try this tasty recipe and enjoy its distinctive flavor with tea or juice.
Herb-Grilled Chicken Breasts
Herb-grilled chicken breasts — a practical, healthy, and flavorful home-style recipe. Serve with vegetables, rice, or salad. Marinate the chicken long enough in the seasoning for the best taste.
Cold Mocha Cake
A creamy cold mocha cake—easy to make and incredibly delicious. It requires little active time but must chill several hours in the fridge before serving for the best texture and flavor.
How to Make Suksieh Dessert
Suksieh dessert — similar to an easy layered cake: layers of biscuits and chocolate pudding. Top with desiccated coconut and your choice of nuts. Delicious and quick to make :)
Easy and Quick Potato Wedges
Potato wedges — a great alternative to fried potatoes. Here is a tasty seasoning for oven-roasted potato slices. Serve as a side dish or a snack with ketchup and mayonnaise.
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.

















