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Balah al-Sham (Deep-Fried Syrup Pastries)
Balah al-Sham — a classic Levantine sweet. Very tasty and easy to make. The dough is fried in cold oil (a key tip for success). Read the steps carefully and prepare delicious balah al-sham.
Fried Awama (Luqaimat / Lokma)
Awama — a simple, traditional Arabic sweet. The dough balls are fried in two stages for the perfect crispness, then transferred straight from the oil into syrup. Enjoy!
Maamoul Mad with Ashta
Maamoul Mad with ashta is one of the most delicious Arabic desserts. Here is an easy, reliable method for making it. You can use the same dough for pistachio, date, and other fillings as well.
Easy Chicken Pie
A homemade chicken pie that's absolutely delicious. In the recipe below, you'll find all the details for making a wonderful pie that is almost like a pizza, with a creative way of serving chicken!
Vegan Stuffed Grape Leaves in Olive Oil
Stuffed grape leaves in oil are one of the most delicious Lebanese recipes. Slices of vegetables are arranged under and sometimes between the rolls for extra color and flavor. We recommend adding more lemon juice to the filling for a brighter taste!
Almond, Pistachio and Coconut‑Coated Cookies
Crisp cookies coated in almonds, pistachios or shredded coconut. Easy, quick and delicious — one dough that you can dip in your favorite nuts or coconut.
Brioche with Raisins and Coconut
Brioche with raisins and coconut — a recipe we recommend trying now. The raisin-and-coconut combination is delicious, and the dough is very easy to make.
Brazilian Sambousek (Pastel) with Various Fillings
Brazilian sambousek (pastel) — the dough may be familiar, but the fillings are new. Discover the recipe, especially with Ramadan approaching.
How to Make a Carrot Substitute for Orange Blossom Water
Presentation and decoration are just as important as taste when it comes to desserts... they say we eat with our eyes before our mouths! Here is how to prepare carrots as a substitute for orange blossom water to decorate sweets. You will surely be glad to keep it in the fridge and use it whenever needed!
Namoura with Yogurt
Namoura with yogurt is a special, successful, and easy recipe we recommend trying. It is important to let the namoura rest for 3 hours before baking and for 3 hours after baking as well.
Honeycomb Bread with Sweet and Savory Fillings
Honeycomb bread with a variety of sweet and savory fillings... a complete, rich recipe! This honeycomb bread doesn’t take much time because the dough needs only 40 minutes to rise! Wonderful.
Bulgur Kibbeh with Meat Filling
Bulgur kibbeh — a delicious recipe very similar to kibbeh patties, made with a bulgur dough and a meat filling. In this version the dough contains no meat — only the filling does.
Homemade KFC-Style Chicken
A tested homemade KFC-style chicken recipe that's delicious and crispy. The recipe also shows how to make crispy potatoes — enjoy!
Mamoul Layered with Dates (No Semolina)
Mamoul layered with dates — a very tasty, practical recipe. This dough contains no semolina so it doesn’t need long resting time. Enjoy this easy, detailed recipe.
Russian Cake
A distinctive and delightful Russian-style cake made with thin dough layers and a rich honey-egg cream. A wonderful dessert to try at home.
Chicken Supreme
Chicken Supreme — a popular, easy dish. Lightly seasoned chicken dusted with flour, served with a white sauce, sautéed vegetables and pasta; also works with rice or mashed potatoes.
How to Make Hala Al-Ruz (Rice Dessert)
An easy Hala Al-Ruz recipe made with commonly available ingredients. You can garnish it as you like with nuts or lemon-blossom (zahr) water.
Maamoul Tart
An inventive tart that combines the flavor of maamoul dough with the shape and concept of a French tart. Filled with clotted cream (qishta) and nuts—delicious.

















