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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.
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.
Aish el Saraya with Toast Bread
Aish el Saraya with toast bread is an easy and delicious dessert every homemaker should learn to make. Learn the method now and serve it in a large Pyrex dish or as individual portions.
How to Make Salted Olives
Homemade salted olives — we look forward to this preserve from season to season because its flavor is unmatched, and it keeps a touch of its original bitterness. Some people like it with hot pepper.
Easy Beef Shawarma
A quick homemade beef shawarma — no marinating needed! The key is choosing tender beef and cutting it into thin slices so it cooks fast. Great served in batbout bread.
Ma'karoun Sweets (Zainab's Fingers)
Clear homemade recipe for ma'karoun, also known as Zainab's Fingers. Loved by adults especially — a classic, delicious traditional sweet.
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.
How to Make Gazan Arabic Kunafa
Kunafa is one of the most luxurious Arabic desserts, and it can be prepared in many ways. Here is authentic Gazan Arabic kunafa, which uses nuts and cinnamon instead of cheese or cream. Enjoy a special piece of kunafa the way people of Gaza in Palestine make it. Bon appétit!
The Perfect Dough for Pastries, Pies, and Pizza
The perfect dough for making all kinds of pastries, pizzas, and baked goods! This dough relies on a secret in its ingredients that makes its flavor, aroma, and tenderness outstanding.
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.
Okra with Olive Oil
Okra with olive oil is one of the tastiest vegetarian dishes in Lebanese cuisine. It’s delicious, of course, with meat and rice, but you really should try it with oil too—it’s served cold, is light on the stomach, and super delicious.
How to Make Chickpea and Meat Fatteh
Chickpea and meat fatteh is a rich dish that requires some advance prep for the meat and chickpeas, and the rest couldn’t be easier! Serve it right away so the bread doesn’t lose its crisp texture.
Cold Semolina Dessert Loaf
A wonderful homemade cold semolina dessert! The result is like ice cream. We freeze this loaf until it is well set... super easy, practical, and inexpensive. Try it!
Damascus-Style Arabic Booza
Damascus-style Arabic booza with the wonderful flavors of mastic and salep... a recipe that's delicious and so easy! All these recipes can be made at home with Shu Tabe-khin El Yom! And in summer, it's time for plenty of refreshing recipes, and this is one of them :)
Chicken Mexicana
Chicken Mexicana made with an easy homemade recipe... from Mexican cuisine to your kitchen. You have to try this practical recipe! Delicious with tortilla bread.
Authentic Zahle Tabbouleh
A tasty, precise homemade Zahle-style tabbouleh recipe from Zahle in eastern Lebanon to your kitchen. Tabbouleh is delicious however you make it — this version is definitely worth trying!
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.
Homemade Sausage (Sujuk)
Homemade sujuk — a spiced, flavorful sausage you can make at home to control quality and taste. Delicious served in sandwiches or with flatbread.