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Honeycomb Chocolate Buns
Honeycomb (beehive) chocolate buns — a delightful pastry shaped like a honeycomb. Fill the dough balls with chocolate, cheese or za'atar and arrange in a pan for a tasty treat or breakfast.
Homemade Croissants
A reliable homemade croissant recipe that works — shape the dough as you like and choose any filling (cheese, za’atar, chocolate, etc.). A delicious breakfast treat.
Ma'karoun (Zaynab's Fingers)
Ma'karoun is a much-loved Arabic sweet — known for its richness and tender texture. This recipe includes many tips to help you get the best result!
Fried Maakoron Sweets
Maakoron are traditional Arab fried sweets with a crisp texture. Simple ingredients and easy to make—deep-fried, then dipped in cold sugar syrup (qatar/shira) and served.
How to Make the Best Asruniyeh Kaak at Home
Asruniyeh kaak in a professional homemade recipe.. Who doesn’t remember the kaak vendor pulling his cart through the alleys and neighborhoods, calling out, "Kaak, kaak" :) Besides its delicious taste, kaak brings back many childhood memories. It tastes wonderful with labneh and za'atar.
Kishk Mix for Manakish
A delicious, precisely measured kishk topping for manakish — perfect for breakfast.
Kammouna, or Kibbeh Spice Mix
Kammouna is used in a huge number of Lebanese dishes. You can’t make fareeka, tomato kammouna, or kibbeh in any of its forms without this fragrant spice mix that fills the whole house with its wonderful aroma. Learn how to make it now.
Znood El-Sitt with Saj Bread
Znood El-Sitt made with saj bread — an easy homemade dessert using a simple clotted-cream filling and saj flatbread. Quick, delicious and perfect any time.
How to Make Barazek the Traditional Way
Delicious Barazek with a wonderful homemade, tried-and-true recipe. Find all the secrets to successful Levantine Barazek in this recipe. Enjoy!
Tamriya with Biscuits
Tamriya with biscuits is a delicious and very quick recipe. You can make tamriya with various nuts, or even grate coconut and mix with biscuits.
Hamburger with Onion Wedges
Hamburger is one of the most popular quick recipes, requested again and again by both adults and children. There are many ways to prepare the meat mixture, but our version uses the fewest possible ingredients so you can enjoy the flavor of the meat.
Beet Tabbouleh
Beet tabbouleh is a recipe that is perfect for vegetarians. If you have never tried this dish before or don’t know it, you should definitely get to know it. This is a modified version of traditional Lebanese tabbouleh, with beetroot and pomegranate instead of tomato. So delicious.
Raisins
Raisins are among the tastiest dried fruits, and are simply dried grapes. They are used in both sweet and savory recipes and are known for their high nutritional value. Make them at home easily!
Pasta with Vegetables
Pasta with mixed vegetables, as desired, is one of the easiest recipes in the history of food :) Here’s the method, in all its simplicity... So when will you make it for dinner?!
Swiss Chard Leaves with Olive Oil
Swiss chard leaves with olive oil is a light and delicious vegetarian dish. Here is the detailed method. It can be served cold from the fridge, just like grape leaves.
How to Make Kibbeh in Yogurt Sauce, or Labanieh
Kibbeh in yogurt sauce, or Labanieh, made the traditional way. This is one of the classic heritage dishes. It is very delicious and can be served alongside fluffy rice.
Turkish-Style Vegetarian Kibbeh
Turkish-style vegetarian kibbeh is very special and delicious. It looks like traditional kibbeh, but it is completely meat-free. Try it and you’ll definitely love it.
Crab Salad with Avocado
Crab salad is one of the tastiest rich salads, especially with avocado. It can accompany meat dishes, chicken, and pizza, or stand alone as a satisfying and wholesome dinner.

















