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How to Make the Best Lasagna
The best lasagna is within reach — layers of lasagna sheets, béchamel and a meaty vegetable filling, finished with mozzarella on top. Imagine the taste!
Bulgur Kibbeh with Meat Filling
Bulgur kibbeh (without meat in the dough) — flour and oil are added until a cohesive, moldable dough forms. The filling is classic seasoned meat. A tasty, different kibbeh worth trying.
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.
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.
Lahm bi Ajeen (Meat Flatbreads) Recipe
A detailed, excellent Lahm bi Ajeen recipe — from making the soft, pillowy dough to the meat topping and baking method. All steps and timings included.
How to Preserve Baladi (Village) Cheese
How to preserve baladi cheese: from salting and boiling to packing in jars. Every step is listed in detail in this recipe—nothing beats homemade pantry preserves!
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...
How to Make a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
A wonderful, easy recipe for making a Philly sandwich at home. This is one of the easiest and most delicious Philly cheese steak recipes, and we recommend giving it a try.
Vegetarian Fatteh (No Meat)
We're back with a vegetarian fatteh recipe. Don't be surprised by the ingredients, including a touch of sugar. Try the recipe and judge for yourself — we tried it and it has become our favorite fatteh.
Fried Kibbeh (Levantine Meat Kibbeh)
A classic Levantine favorite—crispy, meat-filled kibbeh with an approachable home-style method.
Lahm Bi Ajeen (Arabic Meat Flatbreads)
A classic homemade Lahm Bi Ajeen recipe — tried and guaranteed. All ingredients are easy to find and homemade is tastier and cleaner than store-bought.
Spinach and Cheese Berek
Spinach and cheese berek is one of the most delicious pastries. Learn this easy recipe and enjoy it for breakfast with a cup of tea. It also makes a great wholesome snack to send with the kids to school!
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!
Stuffed Pumpkin
Stuffed pumpkin with rice and minced meat — a very special recipe in both taste and presentation! Who wants the method? Let’s learn it and impress our guests and family with it.
Homemade Halawet el‑Jibn (Sweet Cheese Rolls)
A detailed homemade recipe for halawet el‑jibn (sweet cheese rolls), including how to make the traditional cooked cream filling. The recipe gives all the steps to make delicious halawet el‑jibn at home.
Qawarma and Chickpea Pastries
Qawarma and chickpea pastries — a delicious, worthwhile recipe to try. We highly recommend making qawarma at home and experimenting with this and other recipes. Qawarma is prepared with minced or very finely chopped meat.
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!

















