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Maajouqa with Cheese (Maajouqa)
Maajouqa is a well-known traditional treat in Tripoli, northern Lebanon. It doesn’t require many ingredients or much time to make, but its taste and aroma linger in children’s memories for years.
Grape Leaves in Oil
Grape leaves in oil are a widely known vegetarian dish in the Levant. You can prepare this tasty dish as a main course or as a side with meat or fish.
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.
Iraqi Rice Kibbeh
This Iraqi rice kibbeh is a flavorful dish from Iraqi cuisine. It’s prepared in a healthy way by avoiding fatty meats and heavy fats, inviting you to try it at home.
Chocolate Cake with Sauce
What’s the right time to make and enjoy chocolate cake with a rich sauce? Any time :)
Lemon Blossom Marmalade
An easy way to make lemon blossom marmalade used in many recipes and as a beautiful, tasty garnish for some desserts. This isn’t the original recipe, of course, since it uses orange peel, but the result is very satisfying :)
Mafroukeh
Mafroukeh is one of the classic, popular traditional desserts. There are many ways to prepare it, and every home cook has her own special touch that makes mafroukeh an irresistible dish.
Basbousa Cake with Ashta
Basbousa Cake with Ashta! Beautiful in both appearance and taste. This recipe may require a bit of precision and patience to prepare, but when we have the time to make a special dish that delights those around us, why not?
Chocolate Muffins
A wonderful chocolate muffin recipe, not only easy to make but also appealing in its decorating and serving style.
Pistachio Turkish Delight
Have you ever tried making Turkish delight at home before? This recipe is incredibly easy, the ingredients are found in every home, and the pistachio flavor makes it irresistibly special! Try it and let us know how it turns out...
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!
Chocolate Chip Cookies - Video
Chocolate chip cookies are a treat kids ask for daily. Easy to make with a few simple ingredients.
Ashta with Fresh Fruits
Ashta (cream) is a staple for many desserts, and every homemaker has her own tested method. Try this recipe, which can be enjoyed with honey and fresh fruit.
Apricot Leather Muhallabia
Muhallabia is a well-known, easy-to-make dessert, but the way this recipe is served and combined with qamar al-din is something new! Try it and let us know what you think.
Ghraibeh Cookies
A classic and beloved Eastern dessert. This recipe makes ghraibeh surprisingly easy and quick—not as hard as you may think. Give it a try and share your thoughts in the comments.
Aish el-Saraya
There are several ways to make Aish el-Saraya, but the charm of this recipe is that it’s easy and uses ingredients you typically have at home. Give it a try and share your thoughts in the comments.
Mini Madlouqa - Video
Madlouqa is a delicious Eastern dessert that’s easy to make, and here we present it as small discs served as individual portions, each decorated separately. You can also use the same ingredients and method to create a larger Madlouqa in its traditional form.
Baba Rom
Baba Rom is a well-known, beloved dessert. What makes this version special is that it is alcohol-free, which is typically associated with this dessert, as the name suggests. The recipe requires time because it unfolds over multiple steps, but in the end you’ll have a wonderful flavor.

















