Search results
“Rice with Grape-Leaf Filling in Olive Oil”
Zesta Library
Search result recipes
Results update across recipes, ingredients, categories, and kitchen styles.
Date Tart
Date tart — a creative, nutritious dessert made of a biscuit crust and a date filling. Great to serve to children — they’ll love the dates and ask for more.
Savory Cupcakes (Muffins)
Savory muffins with cheese, za'atar and olives—delicious for breakfast or as a quick snack for kids. Give them a try.
How to Make Stuffed Cabbage
Stuffed cabbage is one of the most delicious types of mahshi (stuffed dishes). The filling is similar to other stuffed vegetables. You can add pieces of meat under the cabbage leaves at the bottom of the pot for extra richness.
Qatayef Without Semolina
A tried-and-tested, very delicious qatayef recipe without semolina. You can choose the filling you prefer: ashta, pistachios, or walnuts with sugar.
Kofta with Mushrooms and Cream
Kofta with mushrooms and cream — an innovative, easy and quick recipe very similar to stroganoff. Serve with rice. Enjoy!
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!
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!
Turkish Pastry Dough
Turkish pastry dough is suitable for a wide range of appetizers. Learn the recipe in simple steps and enjoy it with meat, cheese, kishk, shanklish, and other fillings.
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.
How to Make Manakish
Manakish! Who doesn’t love these wonderful pastries? Manakish dough is known for being used with a variety of fillings, such as cheese, za'atar, meat, and kishk, among others. Here, you’ll find a detailed method for making the dough and a selection of fillings.
Grilled Meat Kibbeh
Grilled meat kibbeh with a wonderful flavor and a traditional filling of meat, fat, and walnuts. The method is explained in detail and is definitely worth trying.
Easy Qatayef Batter
A very easy qatayef batter you can make at home — no need to buy premade batter. Full instructions plus a link to make the cream filling.
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.
Spinach and Kale Asoura
Spinach and kale asoura — a healthy, flavorful vegetarian side dish prepared similarly to endive asoura. Ideal for lovers of light, oil-based greens.
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.
Eggplant with Meat and Mushrooms
Eggplant with meat and mushrooms — a hearty stew-like dish that pairs eggplant with meat and a selection of vegetables including mushrooms, cooked in tomato sauce and served with rice.