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Homemade Shaabiyat
Shaabiyat is one of the tastiest and easiest Arab desserts to prepare. Let’s make it at home—it won’t cost you much, and the cooked cream filling is simply irresistible.
Traditional Za'atar Mix
Lebanese traditional za'atar is very simple: its ingredients are known and fixed, limited to za'atar, sesame, and sumac with no additions. With a drizzle of olive oil, you will make the best za'atar sandwich, where the flavor of the za'atar itself stands out rather than the other add-ins.
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.
Awameh (Luqmat al-Qadi)
Awameh, or Luqmat al-Qadi, is one of the most popular and beloved Arab desserts. It is very easy to make, with simple ingredients, so it won’t cost you much.
Eggplant Mutabbal with Meat
A special take on eggplant mutabbal... This dip is already delicious and is also called baba ghanoush! We are making it even richer with a little meat and nuts on top :)
Potato Donuts
Have you ever heard of potato donuts before? They’re not a dessert, but a savory dish that works for lunch or dinner. Try them once and you’ll make them every time :)
Whole Pear Jam
A very easy pear jam recipe. If you love jams, you should try pear jam and take advantage of pear season.
Mallow Greens with Tomatoes
Mallow greens with tomatoes, also called Karboozeh or Arbouzeh with tomatoes. The plant’s leaves resemble mulukhiyah leaves, and this is one of the old traditional dishes we encourage the younger generation to learn.
Pickled Turnips
Pickled turnips, or kabees el lift, made with an easy homemade recipe and a delicious result. Turnips are one of the tastiest vegetables to pickle, and they are especially good served alongside different dishes, especially mujaddara and a bowl of ful medames.
Seville Orange Jam
Seville oranges, bouasfeer, and naranj all refer to the same fruit. Here are the detailed steps for making two kinds of jam from it: Seville orange pieces and candied Seville orange zest balls.
Sfoof Dessert with All-Purpose Flour and Fine Semolina
Sfoof is one of the easiest and quickest desserts to prepare. Do you make it with all-purpose flour, or do you mix it with fine semolina, also known as chicken flour? We used equal amounts of both in this recipe.
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.
Pizza with Kishk Topping
Pizza with a kishk topping! Have you heard of it before? How about combining kishk manakish and pizza in one recipe? Here’s this creative dish.
Layali Lubnan Dessert
Layali Lubnan dessert made with a delicious homemade recipe. This dessert is one of the easiest you can make, and it is refreshing because it is served cold and is quite affordable.
Colorful Pasta with Basil and Spinach
Colorful pasta with basil sauce and fresh green spinach leaves in an unusual recipe. Very delicious, and perfect as a main dish or for a special dinner. It can also be served alongside steak or grilled chicken breast.
How to Make Fattoush
Fattoush is one of the most delicious salads in Lebanese cuisine! It is especially tasty with pomegranate molasses, and what sets it apart from other salads is that it is served with fried or toasted bread.
Easy Coconut Macaroons
Homemade coconut macaroons couldn’t be easier! One of the simplest desserts, and a good one to serve to kids because it’s nutritious. It doesn’t take much time at all. Try it!
Safouf
Safouf is one of the easiest Arabic sweets to make! Whenever I think of dessert, I first think of making safouf. Some people like to decorate it with sesame seeds or nuts, and it can also be left plain.

















