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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.
Homemade Tahini
Tahini is one of the signature sauces used in many Arab dishes. It can be quite expensive in stores, so we recommend making it at home. It couldn't be easier!
Pasta and Vegetable Salad with Mayonnaise
Pasta and vegetable salad with a mayonnaise dressing. So easy and delicious alongside countless dishes! Try it with fried chicken!!
Potato Kibbeh with Tart Pomegranate
Potato kibbeh with pomegranate seeds — a light, clean, very tasty vegetarian recipe. Fried onion gives the potatoes an indescribable flavor. Garnished with pomegranate and served with olive oil.
Semolina and Coconut Harissa (Basbousa)
Semolina and coconut harissa, soaked with cold syrup—mmm, so delicious. These Arab desserts are very popular, easy to make, and perfect for entertaining :)
Classic Chicken Rice
A much-loved rice dish: rice cooked with ground meat, chicken cooking stock and warm spices, topped with boiled chicken and fried nuts. Delicious served with yogurt or salad.
Easy and Quick Potato Wedges
Potato wedges — a great alternative to fried potatoes. Here is a tasty seasoning for oven-roasted potato slices. Serve as a side dish or a snack with ketchup and mayonnaise.
Easy Crispy Treats
Quick, crunchy fried treats — a simple dough flavoured as you like (cinnamon or cocoa). After frying, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate syrup and serve.
Meat, Onion and Tomato Skillet
A quick, simple skillet of small-cut or coarsely minced meat sautéed with onions and tomatoes. Traditionally served with Arabic bread.
Breaded Kofta (Kofta Bania) / Meatballs
Breaded kofta — meatballs dipped in flour, egg and breadcrumbs, then fried until golden. A tasty, kid-friendly appetizer that’s easy to make.
How to Make Qishta (Clotted Cream) - Video
Qishta, or qaymar, is used in most Arabic desserts, so why buy it ready-made and canned when you can prepare it easily at home? Click the image to watch the video on how to make qishta, or qaymar.
Kanafeh with Cream
Kanafeh is one of the finest Arabic desserts. Here is a detailed home recipe for Kanafeh with cream.
How to Make Zainab's Fingers or Maamoul Cookies
A wonderful recipe for making Zainab's Fingers, or maamoul, fried and coated in syrup. Try this maamoul recipe and you're sure to love it.
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!
Meat Pasta
Meat pasta is one of the tastiest and easiest Italian recipes, and it is very popular across the Arab world! I wonder why kids especially love it :) There is no doubt it is super delicious.
How to Make Athmaliya
Athmaliya is one of the most delicious Arabic desserts. All the ingredients for the cream are usually available at home. Athmaliya can be a little pricey in shops, but now you won't need to buy it!
Zucchini Maqlouba with Tomato
Zucchini maqlouba with tomato is a simple, traditional, healthy and budget-friendly recipe. It's eaten with Arabic bread and doesn't require many ingredients.
Rice with Minced Meat and Chicken
Rice with minced meat and chicken is a classic Arabic dish loved by the whole family. Suitable for an everyday family meal or for entertaining guests. Delicious served with yogurt, vermicelli soup, or a salad.

















