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Homemade Cheese
Some homemade recipes can be tastier than store-bought ones, but the most important thing is that they are always healthier because we know exactly what they contain! How about making cheese with black seed today, also known as nigella or black cumin?
Arboozah or Qatifa
Arboozah is a leafy plant similar to molokhia and often grows among it as well. It is known by several names, including qatifa and karboozah. It is cooked with oil and eaten with bread. Try it if you can find it.
Green Spinach Salad with Cheese-Coated Grape Bites
Green Spinach Salad with Cheese-Coated Grape Bites is an inventive, new salad recipe that is very delicious! It’s nice to try something different and experiment with new vegetarian recipes made from simple ingredients available in every home!
Healthy Eggplant Manzala (Moussaka)
Eggplant manzala, aka moussaka! For fans of this dish — here’s a healthier version without frying the eggplant, which usually soaks up a lot of oil. Enjoy.
Knafeh with Toast Bread and Mozzarella
A quick, easy knafeh using sliced sandwich bread and mozzarella — perfect for a fuss‑free breakfast or dessert. Serve with sugar syrup (qatra).
Jello (Gello) Cheesecake
A very easy, refreshing Jello (gelo/jelly) cheesecake: three rich layers of biscuit base, whipped cream with cream cheese, and a flavored jello topping. Choose your favorite jello flavor.
Pasta with Vegetables and Cheese
Quick, easy vegetable-and-cheese pasta — a simple, fast lunch that kids and adults love. Perfect for busy home cooks.
Qatayef with Akkawi Cheese
Qatayef in all its forms is delicious, especially with a cheese filling. The soft batter makes it especially irresistible, and you can vary the fillings as you like. You can also control the amount of syrup to adjust the sweetness.
Raspberry Cheesecake
A delicious raspberry cheesecake recipe. We used raspberry-flavored jelly instead of gelatin and got a flavor that rivals the best patisseries.
How to Make Meat or Cheese Sambousek
Meat or cheese sambousek is one of the most popular pastries on the table because it makes a great appetizer with a variety of dishes. Here is the method for the most successful dough, one that will never give you trouble when sealing it.
How to Make Grape Leaves with Olive Oil
Grape leaves with olive oil are one of those recipes that can truly be called royal :) Everyone loves them, and there is no disagreement about how delicious they are :) Here is how to prepare them in one of the tastiest ways.
Strawberry Jello Cheesecake Tray
A reliable cheesecake tray recipe with a great texture that both adults and children will love, especially with its strawberry flavor. We used strawberry Jello, but you can choose your favorite flavor.
Authentic Mozzarella Jibneh Halawa
Jibneh halawa is one of the tastiest and easiest Lebanese desserts. If you make it with mozzarella, it becomes even easier, because mozzarella is naturally mild and can be used directly.
Lobiya bi Zayt
Lobiya bi Zayt is a recipe that couldn’t be easier. Who would serve it with fluffy rice? And who would eat it with Arabic bread? It’s delicious with cucumber and sweet green pepper.
Maqroun (Zainab’s Fingers)
Maqroun, or Zainab’s fingers, is one of the most delicious Arabic sweets and can be made at home with ease. Use the syrup cold to get crisp pieces.
Mashed Potato Boats with Cheese
Mashed potato boats topped with cheese in a recipe that’s simply delicious. Perfect as an appetizer and sure to please both kids and adults alike.
Green Beans in Olive Oil Without Tomatoes
Green beans in olive oil are one of the most popular summer dishes... they can be made without tomatoes or any sauce at all, like this super easy recipe.
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.

















