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Purslane Salad with Yogurt
Do you know purslane salad, or purslane with yogurt? It is similar to cucumber yogurt salad, but with finely chopped purslane stems instead of cucumber. What do you think?
Tray Kibbeh
Tray kibbeh is one of the finest dishes in Lebanese cuisine. This homemade recipe is explained in detail, and every cook can add her own touch when scoring and cutting the kibbeh. A wonderful recipe fit for the table!
How to Make Kamouna (Kibbeh Spice Mix)
Kamouna is fine bulgur mixed with herbs and spices; recipes vary slightly from cook to cook. It's wonderfully flavorful and adds a strong punch to dishes it’s used in.
Yogurt Fatteh
A simple plain yogurt fatteh made with yogurt, bread and chickpeas — topped with butter or ghee and toasted nuts for a perfect finish.
Orange Basbousa
A simple, delicious orange-flavored basbousa, a refreshing variation on the traditional semolina cake.
Fried Zalabia with Sareesira
Zalabia with sareesira, or semolina, or groats... so they won’t absorb oil while frying! Shape them like fingers or small loaves so you can fill them as you like for breakfast!
Luxury Tahini with Sesame and Peanuts
Tahini like you’ve never tasted it before, and without flour! This recipe is incredibly simple, includes peanuts too, and the result is one of the finest kinds of tahini.
Plain Ghraybeh and Date-Stuffed Ghraybeh Recipe
Ghraybeh is a light dessert, even though it contains ghee. Its soft texture makes it especially popular. It is made with just three ingredients and can be prepared plain or filled with different fillings such as dates or pistachios.
Date-Free Tameriya Dessert
Tameriya is one of the easiest desserts. Despite its name, it does not contain dates at all — it is made with semolina instead! Here is how to make it.
Loubia with Bulgur
Loubia with bulgur — a very easy, delicious recipe, especially for lovers of plant-based food. It's not only vegetarian but also healthy, made with fine green beans.
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.
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.
Kanafeh with Cream
Kanafeh is one of the finest Arabic desserts. Here is a detailed home recipe for Kanafeh with cream.
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.
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!
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.
Aleppo Meshbak
Aleppo meshbak is a popular traditional sweet that rivals the finest Arab and Western desserts. Here is a clear, delicious homemade recipe.
Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)
Easy namoura—a successful homemade recipe. Namoura is one of the most requested Arabic sweets and this particular method is very simple. Give it a try.

















