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How to Make Monkey Cake
Monkey cake! Balls of dough filled with chocolate or cheese, coated in sugar and cinnamon, then drizzled with a brown sugar butter sauce. Baked in a cake pan in the oven like a traditional cake.
Wheat Halva (Hala Al-Qamhiyah)
This signature dessert is a must-try. Learn how to make Wheat Halva the traditional way, and enjoy this nourishing dessert with your family. Serve it warm or cold for guests on special occasions.
How to Make a Delicious Lentil Soup
The delicious lentil soup is a traditional, beloved dish perfect for the whole family. Prepare lentil soup and serve with toasted Arabic bread, lemon slices, and a pinch of ground cumin — absolutely tasty!
Apalma Zucchini with Mixed Vegetables in the Oven
Apalma zucchini with mixed vegetables in the oven is one of the tastiest zucchini recipes, and a new twist that is different from the traditional stuffed zucchini recipe! Try this wonderful recipe for the most delicious Apalma zucchini!
Musakhan Puff Pastry Tart
Puff pastry Musakhan tart—a beautiful, innovative recipe that blends the flavors of the traditional, delicious Musakhan with the tangy sumac in a light, flaky puff pastry crust.
Watermelon Coconut Rafaello
Rafaello balls are a beloved classic. Today we get playful with a watermelon twist, keeping the creamy center and coconut coating but swapping traditional ingredients for a summery watermelon base.
How to Make the Best Kibbeh Bil-Siniyeh
Learn how to make the best kibbeh bil-siniyeh the traditional way, with a clear, detailed recipe that will impress everyone at the table. Inside, you'll also find how to prepare the best kamouneh the authentic way!
How to Make Ma'arouk
Ma'arouk — you’ve probably heard of it in Levantine dramas. Its name is tied to traditional, popular cuisine. Read the recipe and you’ll be excited to make it — delicious.
Zucchini Quiche Recipe
Zucchini quiche is one of the most famous French recipes and a new way to serve zucchini, away from the usual traditional zucchini dishes.
Zucchini with Bulgur (Stuffed)
Zucchini with bulgur follows the same idea as traditional stuffed zucchini, but the filling relies on bulgur, chickpeas, mint, and tomatoes instead of rice and meat. A great option for dieting since bulgur provides fullness with fewer calories.
Fried Eggplant Recipe
Fried eggplant is a simple dish with traditional roots, and it includes tips to prevent the eggplant from soaking up too much frying oil. It also features a delicious mint yogurt sauce to pair with the eggplant.
Grape Khabeesa or Grape Malban
Grape khabeesa, or malban made with grape juice, black pine nuts, and sesame. A distinctive traditional recipe. Try it as a sweet, wholesome snack if you use whole wheat flour.
How to Make Qabawat (Stuffed Sheep Tripe) Authentically
Qabawat, or sheep tripe stuffed with rice and minced meat... an old traditional dish... it takes time to clean properly, but stuffing and cooking it is very easy... Enjoy!
Potato Kibbeh Stuffed with Labneh and Walnuts
Potato kibbeh differs from traditional kibbeh because it contains no meat, and this particular potato kibbeh recipe is special because it is filled with labneh and walnuts... a wonderful recipe in both appearance and taste
Tray-Baked Kibbeh Recipe
Tray-baked kibbeh with a delicious, detailed step-by-step recipe. A traditional dish that is considered one of the most important recipes in Arab cuisine! The recipe also includes how to make the kibbeh spice mix.
Thursday's Murkad Cookies
A fragrant, spiced cookie recipe traditionally baked for Thursday gatherings. Includes anise, sesame, caraway, and a warming dough.
Easy Mozzarella Cheese Halva
A very easy recipe for making cheese halva with mozzarella. You can roll the halva into a traditional log or serve it in individual pieces as shown in the photos.
Dairy-Free, Animal-Product-Free Labneh
Most of us eat traditional labneh and take it for granted, but some people have a milk allergy and still crave labneh. For them, we present this recipe free of any animal-derived ingredients!