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Stuffed Potatoes with Ground Meat
Stuffed potatoes with ground meat—delicious in taste and beautiful in presentation. This recipe doesn’t require many ingredients or much time to prepare. Try these stuffed potatoes with ground meat and serve them with rice for the whole family.
How to Make Makdous Eggplant in Detail
This detailed makdous eggplant recipe covers everything from preparing the eggplant to making the filling. Nothing beats this homemade pantry staple, especially served with mujaddara.
How to Make Chocolate Swiss Roll
A meticulously crafted, delicious chocolate swiss roll — includes instructions for the filling and a lovely sauce for topping. The swiss roll is one of the most elegant desserts you should learn :)
Smoked Chicken Mandi
If you love rice and bold flavors, you’ll enjoy this mandi of smoked chicken. This recipe comes from Indian cuisine, which is also similar to Pakistani cuisine; both cuisines rely on strong, distinctive spices, with curry being particularly prominent.
Homemade Qatayef Recipe
Qatayef made with a detailed homemade recipe from A to Z — from the dough to the walnut and ashta fillings, plus the sugar syrup! Enjoy.
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.
Easy Kibbeh in a Tray Recipe
Kibbeh in a tray... one of the most delicious dishes that steals the spotlight when served. Learn how to prepare the kibbeh dough and filling authentically.
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.
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.
Mini Afternoon Tea Ka'ak
Mini afternoon tea ka'ak is one of those recipes that you can adapt however you like, make in any size you want, and serve with any filling you prefer, whether cheese or slices of smoked turkey. A wonderful recipe that is definitely worth trying!
Raisin and Coconut Brioche
A very special raisin and coconut brioche recipe. The dough is extremely successful and works for many sweets, and even for making croissants with different fillings.
Turkish Pie with Meat Filling
A neat, delicious Turkish meat pie that makes a beautiful dish for guests. It's an unusual take from the Turkish kitchen—perfect when you want something different.
How to Make a Vegetable Tray Bake
Baked stuffed vegetables are a delicious, practical recipe that suits the whole family. You can serve this baked stuffed vegetable tray with cooked rice and a green salad.
Baked Kibbeh (Kibbeh bil-Siniyah)
Baked kibbeh — delicious and striking on the table. Serve with salad and yogurt. The same dough and filling can be used to make kibbeh patties; the recipe includes the kibbeh spice blend.
Da'oqiya (Pistachio Semolina Dessert)
Da'oqiya, also called pistachio mafrouka, is a rich Lebanese dessert made from semolina dough with pistachios and a layer of cream (qishta). The recipe includes detailed steps for both the semolina layers and the cream fillings.
Beef Maqluba with Vegetables
Beef Maqluba with vegetables — layers of meat, mixed vegetables, and rice — served as a molded, cake-like mound and garnished with nuts. A rich and very tasty meal. Serve it with salad and yogurt.
How to Make Genoise Cake
Genoise is one of the finest sponge cakes from famous Italian cuisine. Try this method for preparing Genoise cake, and you can use any filling you like.
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.

















