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Cheese Sambousek
Cheese sambousek — a crisp, delicious pastry dough made from flour and cornstarch with butter. Filled with a mix of cheeses and parsley; you can also fill with meat.
Tray-Baked Kibbeh Recipe
Tray-baked kibbeh with a delicious, detailed step-by-step recipe. A traditional dish that is considered one of the most important recipes in Arab cuisine! The recipe also includes how to make the kibbeh spice mix.
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!
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.
Pumpkin Kibbeh with Yogurt
Pumpkin kibbeh with yogurt — a recipe worth trying. Similar to meat kibbeh with yogurt, this version is delicious. The recipe is detailed and clear.
Sheikh Mahshi Stuffed Eggplants
Sheikh Mahshi, or stuffed eggplants with ground meat, is a beloved dish served with white rice or vermicelli. It’s important not to soak the eggplants in oil, and the dish doesn’t take long to prepare. Here is an approachable method with a tempting photo.
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.
Baked Pasta with Béchamel
Baked pasta with béchamel — a rich dish loved by both kids and adults. Layers of pasta, meaty filling and béchamel, topped with crumbs or cheese.
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.
Rice with Shrimp
Rice with shrimp — a delicious, easy-to-make dish. This recipe is as wonderful as lamb or chicken mansaf. Try it and serve it to guests at gatherings. Serve with hot sauce.
Dairy-Free, Animal-Product-Free Labneh
Most of us eat traditional labneh and take it for granted, but some people have a milk allergy and still crave labneh. For them, we present this recipe free of any animal-derived ingredients!











