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Freekeh Soup
Freekeh soup, a nourishing and very tasty option. Serve freekeh alongside main dishes or as a light dinner.
How to Make Kunafa with Ashta
An easy, tried-and-tested homemade recipe for kunafa with ashta. Inside the recipe, you’ll find a link to how to prepare the kunafa shreds, as well as the kunafa cake or pastry, for a complete recipe from A to Z.
Madlouqa with Pistachio and Cream
Madlouqa is a comforting semolina dessert. This version pairs a pistachio semolina base with a creamy filling. It’s easy to make and wonderfully indulgent.
Layali Lubnan
Layali Lubnan is a delicious and easy-to-make Lebanese dessert. Try this Layali Lubnan recipe from Sho Tabbakheen El Yom to delight your family and guests.
Chocolate with Nuts and Honey
Chocolate with nuts and honey is a light dessert, perfect for serving to guests and also as a quick, delicious snack. It can also be packed in a child's lunchbox for school.
Chicken Stock Cubes
At Shou Tabkhin Today we highlight healthy recipes and encourage making most dishes at home. In this spirit, here is a recipe for making chicken stock at home, as it is lighter, with less salt, less fat, and fewer processed ingredients.
Flaky Cheese Pastries
What’s for breakfast? Soft, flaky pastries can also be the perfect light supper!
Roasted Marshmallows in the Oven
This is a dessert that’s easy to make and sure to delight kids… and you can finish it in just 10 minutes with readily available ingredients!
Date Cookies
One of our favorite recipes—light, clean, and perfect for family and guests. Its name varies by country; some call it Maqarota al-Tamr, others call it Ma’rouk; we’ll settle with Date Cookies as a common name.
Okra with Olive Oil
Okra with olive oil is one of the tastiest vegetarian dishes in Lebanese cuisine. It’s delicious, of course, with meat and rice, but you really should try it with oil too—it’s served cold, is light on the stomach, and super delicious.
How to Make Easy Lentil Soup
Yellow lentil soup — one of the simplest and most requested soups in winter. Preparation varies slightly from cook to cook; here is a quick, easy method. Enjoy!
Anise Cookies
Anise cookies — a delicious, easy-to-make variety. Fragrant and light, they pair perfectly with any hot drink.
How to Make Athmaliya
Athmaliya is one of the most delicious Arabic desserts. All the ingredients for the cream are usually available at home. Athmaliya can be a little pricey in shops, but now you won't need to buy it!
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.
Rice with Minced Meat and Chicken
Rice with minced meat and chicken is a classic Arabic dish loved by the whole family. Suitable for an everyday family meal or for entertaining guests. Delicious served with yogurt, vermicelli soup, or a salad.
Tomato Stew with Ground Beef
Tomato stew with ground beef — one of the lightest, easiest and quickest stews. It requires only a few ingredients. Very affordable and suitable for adults and children.
Monk's Eggplant
Monk's Eggplant is a light, healthy vegetarian dish that makes a great appetizer or salad. Try it alongside fish dishes or as part of a shared spread.