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Mini Kibbeh Stuffed with Ground Meat or Eggplant Mutabbal
Mini kibbeh (small kibbeh balls) stuffed with ground meat or eggplant mutabbal — closed on one side and open at the top. These appetizers grace the finest tables and are loved by everyone who tries them; they have recently become popular in restaurants and are a sought-after mezze.
Original Namoura Recipe
An easy, clear recipe for original namoura that you can make at home! One of the tastiest desserts served with syrup, give it a try.
Aish al-Saraya (without toast)
Aish al-Saraya made with fine semolina instead of toast — a rich, indulgent three-layer dessert. Serve with syrup. Try it and leave your comments.
Halawet al-Jibn (Cheese Halawa)
A detailed homemade recipe for halawet al-jibn — easy to make and successful every time. Brushed with pistachios and lemon blossom, served with syrup.
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.
How to Make Naked Tres Leches Cake
Naked cake... 3 layers of light cake soaked with syrup and filled with cream and strawberries... This cake is very delicious, and what makes it special is that it tastes like a bakery cake even though it is simply decorated.
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.
How to Make Potato Patties
Potato patties... These crispy, rich patties are absolutely delicious. They are similar to kibbeh patties, but with potato instead of meat. Here is this tasty recipe in detail.
How to Make Othmaliya
A very easy and quick recipe for making Othmaliya with ashta. If you already have ready-made kunafa dough or Othmaliya pastry, this recipe will take you no more than half an hour to prepare!
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.
How to Make Cinnabon Basbousa
Cinnabon basbousa is a creative dessert that brings East and West together in one recipe. Rich and indulgent, it is soaked with syrup and topped with a sauce. Very delicious.
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.