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Baked Potato Kibbeh with Ground Meat
A tray-baked potato kibbeh that resembles meat kibbeh, with the same filling and the same kibbeh dough ingredients, except that the meat in the dough is replaced with potatoes. This recipe is especially flavorful with kibbeh spice mix, of course, and it's delicious served with yogurt and salad. Try it!
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.
Honeycomb (Beehive) with Kunafa Filling
We've tried honeycomb with several fillings, but this honeycomb with kunafa filling remains the tastiest and most delicious of all. The dough is easy to make, but it takes some time to prepare both the dough and the cheese filling.
Basma (Layered Athmaliya Dessert)
A homemade Basma recipe with detailed steps for making the athmaliya pastry, the cream filling and the pistachio layer. It takes some time to prepare but the result is spectacular.
Shaibiyat Dessert
Shaibiyat with a detailed homemade recipe from start to finish — from making the dough to the cream and the light syrup. Shaibiyat is one of the most delicious Arabic sweets and is especially enjoyable when homemade.
Shish Barak (Yogurt Dumplings) with Rice
Shish barak — delicious dumplings in a yogurt sauce, originally Turkish and popular in the Levant. Some prefer lightly baking the dough pieces; others add them raw to the yogurt. Serve hot with rice or rice with vermicelli.
How to Make Shish Barak
Shish barak is a very delicious dish and truly suitable for this hot time of year. It is a light meal based on small dough dumplings stuffed with minced meat and cooked in yogurt. You can use goat's milk yogurt or cow's milk yogurt, depending on your preference.
Ouzi Rolls or Qouzi Fingers
Ouzi rolls are a creative way to serve ouzi or qouzi as finger-sized bites. The phyllo-style baklava dough makes the recipe wonderfully light and appealing. Prepare these easy qouzi fingers and serve them as an appetizer or with cucumber and yogurt.
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.
Date-Filled Croissant
A French croissant dough filled with delicious dates, a staple in many of our dessert recipes. Easy, quick, and tasty.
Thursday's Murkad Cookies
A fragrant, spiced cookie recipe traditionally baked for Thursday gatherings. Includes anise, sesame, caraway, and a warming dough.
Delicious Strawberry Tart
A delightful strawberry tart — one of the tastiest French-style tarts. This clear, detailed recipe shows how to make the pastry and the pastry cream.
Custard-Filled Éclair
Éclairs are among the lightest, most delicious cakes—very popular and easy to make. You can fill the éclair with pastry cream or custard. Surprise your kids by making them at home.
The Best Cinnamon Rolls
Homemade cinnamon rolls — easy and delicious. Allow the dough to rest twice to get soft, flavorful rolls. Finish with a creamy white frosting for the full experience.
Whole Wheat and Oat Toast
Whole wheat and oat toast — a delicious, healthy bread. Oats are mixed into the dough and sprinkled on top for extra flavor and nutrition.
How to Make Baguette Bread
How to make baguette (Western-style) bread with a tried-and-true homemade recipe. The secret to success is fermentation: the longer the dough rests, the better the baguette.