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Quick Batbout Bread Recipe
Nothing beats warm bread. Here is this quick and wonderful homemade recipe for making batbout bread, perfect for all kinds of appetizers.
How to Make Syrian Ice Cream
Now you can enjoy Syrian ice cream at home! This Syrian ice cream recipe is easy and straightforward, but it does require some time in the freezer to set properly before serving.
Vegetable Mafroukeh, or Sfesouf
Nothing beats a generous bowl of fresh vegetables! This recipe for mafroukeh, also called sfesouf, is delicious, easy to prepare, and you’ll want to make it again after trying it for the first time.
Granola Balls with Figs and Dates
An exceptionally healthy recipe! But the healthy aspect of this recipe doesn’t negate how delicious it is and how it benefits the whole family. We recommend sharing it with your kids as a healthier alternative to sugary snacks.
Chicken Fettuccine
Fettuccine is one of the best-known pasta dishes, and most importantly, one of the easiest. You can always add cheese to this recipe to make it richer and more filling.
Shrimp Paella
This recipe will no doubt delight all seafood lovers, especially shrimp...
Afternoon Kaak
Kaak, kaak! This is one of those recipes that satisfies every kaak lover, especially expats who may not always have access to this delicious kind of kaak when they crave it. The wonderful, magical solution is this recipe, made with ingredients found in every home kitchen.
Pistachio Mdlouqa with Vegan Ashta
Not just any mdlouqa recipe! This pistachio mdlouqa with vegan ashta is suitable for vegans and for anyone who avoids animal products in their diet for religious reasons such as fasting or for dietary reasons such as allergies.
Grilled Chicken Shish Tawook
A delicious homemade Shish Tawook chicken recipe! One of the tastiest and lightest chicken breast dishes... the marinade is not at all heavy, and the best part is that it is grilled, making this dish wonderfully healthy!
Hot Dog Pastries
Nothing beats the aroma of dough at home; it brings back sweet memories and creates joyful moments for the kids too. Make these hot dog pastries for smiling faces.
Kousa with Bulgur
Kousa with bulgur — a light, healthy vegetarian village-style recipe from southern Lebanon. Delicious in summer; light on the stomach and can be served cold or warm.
Pasta Crab Salad
Pasta Crab Salad, or macaroni and crab salad, is an easy homemade recipe. It can be served as a side dish or even as a light dinner! It is a great option for special occasions and adds variety to the table, especially when serving a Western-style menu.
Orange Sesame Cookies
These orange sesame cookies are delicious and light. The bright orange flavor gives them sweetness, lightness and a lovely aroma. You can coat them with sesame if you like — try them now!
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 Lemonade
Lemonade — the first light, refreshing cold drink you might think of when water isn't enough. It quenches thirst and can be served with food. Cheers!
Chickpea and Avocado Dip
A novel chickpea-and-avocado dip — surprising and delicious. Try it to delight guests with its color and flavor.
Eggless Tiramisu
Eggless tiramisu — a simple, light version of tiramisu suitable for those who prefer not to use eggs. Layers of cream and Philadelphia-style cream cheese with coffee-soaked biscuits and cocoa on top.
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.

















