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Baladi Za'atar Blend
A traditional baladi za'atar blend made the authentic way and very easy to prepare at home. The key is to toast and dry the ingredients well before grinding them. Za'atar is one of the most important dishes on the Levantine breakfast table, and many families prepare it annually so the house never runs out. It is mixed with olive oil before eating.
Traditional Eggplant Mutabbal
Eggplant mutabbal — an authentic home-style recipe. There's a little trick not everyone knows to keep the grilled eggplant looking pale; you'll find it in the recipe :)
Turkish Muhallabia
In Turkey, they also love muhallabia dessert :) The method is not very different from the muhallabia you know... the differences are very small. Here is how to make it.
Fattoush Salad
Fattoush — a mix of fresh vegetables served with a tangy dressing and toasted or fried flatbread. A delicious side dish that’s especially healthy when served with toasted bread.
Pumpkin Muhallebi
Pumpkin muhallebi — a distinctive and delicious pudding flavored with pumpkin, offering extra nutritional benefits. Shou Tabkhin Alyoum shares creative recipes you should try.
How to Make Jallab Drink
Jallab is the number-one Ramadan drink, especially in Syria, Jordan, Palestine, and Lebanon. We’re used to buying it ready-made and diluting it with water, but making it at home is something else :)
Qashtaliyyeh
Who loves qashtaliyyeh? One of the tastiest and easiest Lebanese desserts—try it chilled straight from the fridge, and enjoy!
Rice Halva
Rice halva is an easy, quick dessert with pantry-friendly ingredients. Here's a tested recipe from the women of Shou Tabkhin Today.
Mafroukeh
Mafroukeh is a delicious dessert enjoyed in every time and place. Every lady in the Shou Tabkheen El Yom group has her own way of making this special sweet, so how about trying our recipe today?
Wheat Pudding with Milk
A delicious wheat pudding recipe that’s easy to make and suitable for the whole family. It only needs some time to soak the wheat the day before so it cooks more easily.
Cake Balls
An easy dessert for making chocolate cake balls that are perfect for birthdays or any party that will bring together many kids.
Italian Bufalina Pizza
Bufalina pizza is one of the most famous types of Italian pizza. Its texture and flavor are different from regular vegetable pizza, as it relies only on the taste of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.
Tahini Halva Mold with Photos
Tahini halva is one of those sweets that is found in almost every Arab home! We recommend making it at home because it is very easy and lets you choose the quality of the ingredients used.
Escalope with Avocado Sauce
Escalope is one of the delicious chicken recipes. It is served with fries and salad. Here is the cleanest and tastiest escalope you can make.
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!
How to Make Mekazlala Labneh
Mekazlala labneh, or madhabbala, is an incredibly easy and foolproof recipe. It’s worth having a few jars of this labneh in your pantry because it is truly delicious. To make it, you’ll need a special cloth bag for labneh.
How to Make the Tastiest Za'atar Crackers
Za'atar crackers make the perfect little bite or snack, using very simple ingredients found in every home. This is a recipe you shouldn't miss—you should definitely learn it, as it's also great for serving guests.
Royal Okra Stew
Okra stew is one of the most luxurious stews. You can make it with fresh okra in season, frozen okra, or even dried okra in winter. Who likes to stock up and preserve it to enjoy all year long? Here is the tastiest way to prepare it.

















