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Onion Rice with Shrimp and Fried Fish
A complete recipe for preparing rice with fish and shrimp. Try this version that is sure to impress.
Homemade Sausage
Sausage is a delicious appetizer. This home-made sausage recipe walks you through every step. Enjoy the sausage fried on its own, or as a topping for pizzas or with eggs.
Beef and Chicken Shawarma
A carefully made home-style beef and chicken shawarma — even better than restaurants. Shawarma is one of the most delicious and popular fast foods in the Arab world, and it’s especially tasty when served as a sandwich.
Hummus with Tahini and Meat
Homemade hummus with tahini, made even better with tender filet beef! In just a few steps, you can make the perfect meal. Serve with Arabic bread.
Harissa Coconut Cake (Basbousa)
Harissa is a classic Arabic semolina cake made with coconut. Loved by adults and kids alike, it’s soaked in syrup for extra sweetness and richness.
Maamoul Mad with Qashta
Maamoul Mad with qashta — one of the most delicious Arabic desserts. Don’t miss this tasty, reliable recipe. The recipe also includes a link for making qashta. Enjoy!
Layered Maamoul with Cream (Maamoul Mad bil Qashta)
Layered maamoul filled with cream — one of the most requested Arabic desserts. You can use other fillings as well; the dough is the same for all versions of maamoul mad.
Maamoul Maad with Ashta
Maamoul Maad with ashta is one of the tastiest Arabic desserts! Here is this easy, tried-and-tested homemade recipe. Enjoy in advance!
Orange Creme Patisserie Tart
The tart is one of the most famous French desserts with broad popularity in the Arab world. We recommend making a fruit tart with orange-flavored creme patissiere that will give it a wonderful, unforgettable taste.
Shish Barak Without Meat
Ingredients: 2 dried onions, finely chopped; black pepper; salt; 1 cup coarse white bulgur; 1/2 cup water; fried pine nuts; 1 kilo yogurt; 2 tablespoons starch; 1 cup water to dissolve the starch. Method: Soak the bulgur with a little water and leave it damp or soaked for about 20 minutes. Finely chop the onion...
Eggplant Moussaka - Video
Eggplant moussaka is a very delicious vegetarian dish. It is a quick recipe that preserves the flavor of each vegetable in the ingredients. Serve the moussaka cold with Arabic bread, and enjoy.
How to Make Jibneh Halawa
Jibneh Halawa is one of the most delicious Arab sweets you will keep making at home once you get it right the first time! Homemade is cleaner and better, and this recipe is very easy, with a new and practical way to make the cream.
Stir-Fried Shrimp with Vegetables (Chinese Style)
Chinese-style stir-fried shrimp with vegetables — an authentic, quick and delicious recipe from the cooks of Shou Tabkhin Alyawm. Fast to prepare and full of flavor.
Harisa Halva Recipe
Harisa halva is one of the richest Arabic sweets, drenched in syrup. Top it with your favorite nuts and serve it to your family and guests.
How to Make Mexican Chicken
Mexican cuisine is known for its flavorful, spicy dishes. Try this delicious Mexican-style fried chicken, served with saffron rice for a complete meal.
How to Make Ashta or Qareesha
Qareesha, or ashta, is one of the essential ingredients in many Arabic desserts. But that does not stop you from enjoying qareesha on its own with fresh fruit, nuts, and syrup.
Beef (Veal) Stroganoff with Potato Gratin
Beef stroganoff made the classic way. This Russian-origin dish has become one of the most popular recipes across the Arab world. Serve it with the potato gratin detailed in the recipe or with rice.
Thai Chicken with Peanut Butter
Thai chicken with peanut butter, a fresh recipe for the Arab kitchen! A lovely change and a chance to try new dishes to serve at the table and delight the family.

















