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Chicken with Vegetables Baked in the Oven
Chicken with vegetables... a mixed baking dish of fresh vegetables alongside pieces of chicken — nothing better. You can serve it with rice on the side. Here is how to prepare this rich meal!
Pea and Carrot Stew
A delicious homemade pea and carrot stew! You can also add diced potatoes. Serve it with fluffy rice and vermicelli!
How to Make Shahbaya Roast
A successful, easy, and delicious homemade roast recipe — a new addition to our roast beef (shahbaya) collection. A real show-stopper!
Broad Green Bean Stew
Broad (flat) green beans make one of the tastiest stews. They’re cooked with meat, garlic and both fresh and dried coriander for a lovely flavor. Serve with rice.
Tatbeeqah (Chicken Mansaf)
Tatbeeqah rice with chicken is a classic, comforting traditional recipe a home cook turns to when unsure what to make—or to impress guests. Finished with toasted nuts.
Easy Ablama Zucchini in Tomato Sauce
Easy Ablama zucchini is within reach — you won't need to hollow the zucchini, which cuts the prep time in half. Serve this delicious, light dish with rice.
Shaibiyat (Filled Baklava Pastries)
Shaibiyat: a beloved, classic Middle Eastern pastry. This home recipe uses ready phyllo (baklava) sheets and an easy homemade cream filling—simple and much better than store-bought.
Vegetable and Meat Stew
A hearty vegetable stew with meat — one of the best stews to serve alongside rice. The recipe also includes a simple basmati-with-butter method. You can add more vegetables to taste.
Maghribiyya with Chicken
Maghribiyya with chicken — a comforting dish many like to cook in winter because it is prepared with chicken broth and warming spices. Maghribiyya grains can be fresh or dried.
Kunafa Fingers with Ashta
Kunafa Fingers with Ashta is a wonderful Arabic dessert recipe, or Eastern sweets recipe, that is easy to make at home, delicious, and the result is very satisfying!
Kofta with Mushrooms and Cream
Kofta with mushrooms and cream — an innovative, easy and quick recipe very similar to stroganoff. Serve with rice. Enjoy!
Anise and Yellow Knot Ka'ak
Anise Ka'ak with Yellow Knot is among the most delicious cookies... Anise is one of the most fragrant spices that suits cookies and adds warmth and delight to the recipe... We highly recommend trying this tasty cookie!!
How to Make Potato Boats
Serve potato boats alongside rice and salad for a rich, complete meal that won’t take much time to prepare. Here is the recipe, step by step. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Cake
Pumpkin cake is a relatively new addition to our kitchens! You have to try it—you’ll be surprised by how delicious and light it is, and by its fragrant aroma thanks to the lovely spices added.
Zucchini Stuffed in Yogurt
Zucchini stuffed in yogurt is an easy, light, and very tasty recipe. The zucchinis are filled with rice and minced meat, cooked in yogurt, and flavored with a sauté of crushed garlic and dried mint. Delicious.
Okra Stew with Meat
Okra with meat — an easy, home-style okra stew served with vermicelli rice. You can use frozen, fresh, or dried okra; all work well.
Stuffed Zucchini (Kousa Ablama) in Tomato Sauce
Kousa Ablama is delicious with a tangy or tomato sauce. It's a tasty, light recipe suitable for the whole family. Find the practical method for stuffing the zucchini in this recipe. Serve with rice.
Pumpkin (Squash) Kibbeh
Pumpkin (squash) kibbeh — a delicious traditional vegetarian dish. Preparation takes some time but the result is excellent. Choose spinach or chard for the filling and add walnuts, chickpeas, pomegranate molasses and spices for great flavor.

















