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How to Make Homemade Qashta (Ashta) and Qareesha
A tried-and-true home method for making ashta (qashta) or kaimr (qareesha). Prepare ashta to serve with a variety of homemade Arabic desserts from start to finish.
Homemade Qashta
A classic homemade qashta recipe you can use in desserts or serve with honey, fruit, and cocktails. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week.
Homemade Ashta or Qaymar
An easy, tried-and-tested method for making homemade ashta. Ashta, or qaymar as it is called in some Arab countries, is used in many desserts, but it can also be enjoyed on its own with fruit and honey.
Homemade Falafel Recipe
Homemade falafel... many prefer not to buy ready-made falafel as long as it's easy to make at home. The important thing is to have a grain grinder available. Falafel is very delicious with vegetables and tarator (tahini sauce).
How to Make Mafroukeh with Ashta
Mafroukeh with ashta is one of the most sought-after Ramadan desserts. Here’s a quick homemade recipe, and you’ll be surprised by how easy it is to make!
Homemade Beef Shawarma
Delicious homemade beef shawarma — an authentic, carefully made recipe. Homemade shawarma is lighter since it doesn’t contain much fat. This recipe includes tips to make it extra tasty — don’t forget the parsley salad and tahini (tartar) sauce.
How to Make Homemade Beef Hamburgers
A practical, tested, and reliable recipe for making homemade beef hamburger patties. Why buy premade hamburger meat when you can make them at home, easily, deliciously, and affordably?
Homemade Shaibiyat
Detailed homemade shaibiyat recipe — the dough is made from scratch with skill and care. Make shaibiyat from A to Z at home and enjoy them fresh; you won’t buy them again.
Homemade Baklava
How to make homemade baklava with an easy recipe. Fill with pistachios or walnuts according to your preference.
How to Make Qashta with Semolina
Qashta with semolina, or semidiyya, is a delicious and very easy dessert. Serve it cold with syrup or honey. Here is the easy, tried-and-tested method.
Homemade Pizza Dough
A soft, fluffy dough for homemade pizza. This recipe will make you want to make pizza every day! Choose any filling you like to finish this perfect dough.
Atayef with Homemade Ashta
Atayef with ashta in an easy, delicious homemade recipe... Atayef in all its forms is one of the most beloved sweets during the month of fasting, especially when filled with ashta!
Maamoul Mad with Qashta (Cream)
Maamoul Mad with qashta — highly requested and often asked for. This is one of several recipes on our site for making the tastiest Maamoul Mad with qashta. Enjoy!
Homemade Baladi Cheese
Why buy store-bought cheese when you can easily make it at home with guaranteed taste and quality? A wonderful recipe for making the tastiest and easiest homemade cheese.
How to Make the Best Homemade Falafel
A tried-and-true homemade falafel recipe with clear, step-by-step preparation details. No need to buy falafel anymore—making them at home is easier than ever with the Sho Tabkhin Today cooks.
Homemade Petit Fours (Butter Cookies)
A clear, reliable homemade recipe for petit fours/butter cookies. These light cookies are loved by the whole family and keep well in glass jars.
Homemade Potato Chips
If you love potato chips but worry about their health impact, we’ve got the perfect recipe. This version lets you skip store-bought chips loaded with salt and preservatives and make chips right in your own kitchen, with salt adjusted to your taste.
Homemade Donuts
Donuts made with a reliable homemade recipe your kids — and you — will love. The dough requires a few stages to be ready, but the result is tastier than store-bought :)