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Arabic Safuf Cake (Light Semolina Cake)
Safuf is a light, popular Arabic sweet that’s easy to prepare. Brushing the top with syrup gives it the required shine and softness.
Healthy Light Anise Cookies
Anise cookies made with whole wheat flour, skim milk powder and a small amount of sugar — resulting in a light, healthy, tender cookie. Very suitable for those on a diet.
How to Make Qarisheh Cream
Qarisheh cream... couldn't be easier to prepare at home. Chill it in the refrigerator until well-cooled, then serve with honey and nuts. It's also used in countless types of desserts.
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!
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.
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!
Eggplant Jam
Eggplant jam is one of the easiest jams and is inexpensive. Some people keep the skin, others peel; you can add walnuts or almonds. There are different methods for making eggplant jam; this is one approach, we hope you enjoy.
Chickpea Fatteh, or Tasqiya
Chickpea fatteh, also called tasqiya, made the homemade way and at its best — with fried nuts in ghee :) And don’t forget: it’s important to serve fatteh immediately as soon as it’s ready!
Red Lentil Mujaddara Recipe
Red lentil mujaddara is one of Lebanon’s traditional recipes, especially famous in South Lebanon. It is very nourishing, since it combines lentils and bulgur, both of which offer important nutritional benefits.
How to Fry Chicken Livers
Chicken livers are a tasty, easy, and nutritious dish. They can be served as an appetizer or a main course. Be sure to clean them very thoroughly before you start cooking!!
How to Make Majadra Hamra
Majadra Hamra is a delicious, nutritious vegetarian dish—also called al-muhammara—and is the authentic southern Lebanese majadra. Try it!
Freekeh with Chicken
Freekeh with chicken is a delicious dish prepared like bulgur or rice but it needs more water and longer cooking time. Freekeh is nutritious and tasty with chicken or lamb.
Quick Maghli
Quick maghli with a precise, successful home recipe — will your maghli be ready in just 15 minutes?! This tried-and-true recipe is recommended; try it and enjoy maghli with minimal effort.
How to Make Rice with Fava Beans
An easy, nutritious, practical recipe for rice with fava beans. Take advantage of fresh fava bean season to make this dish and to freeze extra beans.
Whole Wheat Toast Bread
Whole wheat toast is a very popular bread choice for those following a healthy diet. This clear and easy recipe will definitely please you — bake it for breakfast!
Easy Avocado Smoothie
Avocado smoothie is a very popular drink. It’s often garnished with cream and honey, and some like to add nuts. Here’s a homemade version that's tastier than juice bars. :)
Yellow Split Lentil Soup
Yellow split lentil soup — a light, nutritious and very tasty soup. Serve with toasted bread and a squeeze of lemon. It pairs well with kibbeh dishes.
Chocolate Sfoof
An inventive and delicious sfoof (semolina cake) flavored with cocoa — a kid-favorite twist. Try it for a change; you won't regret it.

















