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Spinach Pastries
Spinach pastries take a bit of time to prepare, but their flavor makes the effort worthwhile. Some may enjoy adding pomegranate and walnuts for a richer color and taste.
How to Make a French Tart
The French tart takes some time to prepare but is absolutely delicious. Many love tarts—especially when filled with crème pâtissière and topped with strawberries.
Corn and Oat Soup with Chicken
A comforting corn and oat soup with chicken — easy and flavorful. The key step is boiling the chicken; after that the soup comes together quickly. Delicious any time of year.
Apricot Jam Sablés
Sablés are one of the most delightful French sweets, and we always welcome a sablé with a hot cup of tea—so what if it’s filled with apricot jam? Pure pleasure :)
Baklava with Ashta Cream and Pistachios
A special baklava filled with ashta (cream) and pistachios — a delicious alternative to nut-only baklava. Give it a try.
Fried Kibbeh (Levantine Meat Kibbeh)
A classic Levantine favorite—crispy, meat-filled kibbeh with an approachable home-style method.
Banana Walnut Cake
A banana cake that’s especially popular with walnuts. This cake is nourishing and easy to make—enjoy a slice with your coffee or tea for breakfast or after a meal.
Easy Homemade Barazek (Bazraq) Cookies
This easy Barazek recipe is tried and tested... Enjoy homemade Barazek because they are not easily available in every pastry shop... Make them and they will be the sweetest surprise for the family!! :)
Smooth Molokhia with Roasted Chicken
Molokhia is one of the tastiest dishes, whether made with fresh or dried leaves, with chicken or meat, smooth or leafy. This recipe is for smooth molokhia with boiled and roasted chicken.
Pasta with Chicken and Béchamel Filling
Pasta filled with seasoned chicken, vegetables, and creamy béchamel, topped with cheese. A colorful, hearty dish the whole family will love.
Fried Qatayef Dessert
Fried qatayef is incredibly delicious… here are the batter and syrup instructions. You can fry them in a little butter instead of oil for a lighter touch, and serve the syrup on the side for added lightness.
How to Make Light Banana Cake - Video
Banana nut cake in a light, low-sugar recipe. Enjoy this easy, light banana cake and feel free to add nuts such as raisins and walnuts to taste.
Kousa Apalma with Tahini
A nontraditional take on stuffed zucchini (kousa). This version features a chicken filling, though the classic recipe uses minced meat. Try our chicken-filled Kousa Apalma with Tahini and enjoy.
Successful Samosa Dough Recipe
Wonderful samosa dough, step by step. This dough is suitable for frying and can be filled with meat, cheese, chicken, vegetables, or whatever you like!
How to Make Tea Biscuits (Tea Cakes)
Classic homemade tea biscuits — crisp and tender cookies that are delicious with tea and equally lovely with milk.
Baklava with Qashta (Clotted Cream) and Pistachios
Baklava filled with qashta and pistachios — a homemade recipe that qashta lovers will adore. Baklava isn’t only made with nuts; this easy recipe is a delicious variation.
Homemade Donuts
An easy, tried-and-true homemade recipe for donuts. Donuts are a high-calorie treat, especially since they’re fried in a lot of oil, so enjoy them in moderation.
Brazilian Coxinha (Chicken Croquettes)
Brazilian coxinha — a delicious homemade recipe for savory fried chicken croquettes. These filled potato-and-flour dumplings are a popular Brazilian snack with a wonderful flavor. Worth trying!