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Spinach Cake
A special recipe that isn't very well known in the Arab world: spinach cake with vanilla cream! This recipe comes from German cuisine and is definitely worth trying, especially since the photos are so tempting.
Basbousa Dessert
Basbousa dessert is one of the easiest Arabic sweets! Just mix the ingredients well, spread the batter in a baking tray, and wait for the wonderful result. Pour cold syrup over it while it is still hot.
Mdalouka Dessert
Mdalouka is one of those rich, elegant Arabic desserts that really impresses guests and family alike! Here is the recipe in detail, and we hope you give it a try.
Sheet Pan Fajita
You can get creative with serving chicken fajitas and present them like a slice of pizza. Layers of cheese and fajita filling are enough to turn this already distinctive Mexican dish into a super stylish recipe!
Pea and Carrot Stew
A delicious homemade pea and carrot stew! You can also add diced potatoes. Serve it with fluffy rice and vermicelli!
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.
Maamoul (Layered) with Dates
Layered maamoul with dates — one of the finest Arabic sweets. Homemade versions are especially satisfying. Here is a tasty recipe we hope you’ll enjoy.
Roasted Potatoes with Chicken and Vegetables
Roasted baby potatoes served with chicken in a creamy vegetable sauce. A rich, healthy and very tasty dish — low-fat sour cream adds flavor, and the potatoes are the star.
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.
How to Make Homemade Cheese Halawa
Cheese halawa… a tried-and-true homemade and delicious recipe as always for cheese halawa. Inside the recipe you’ll find a link to the method for making cream to stuff the halawa. Bon appétit!
How to Make the Tastiest, Easiest Madlouka
Madlouka could not be easier to make! Learn how to prepare the tastiest and easiest madlouka with pistachios and fresh cream, and enjoy its rich flavor.
How to Make Chocolate Petits Fours
A very easy and delicious recipe for chocolate petits fours. We recommend making this at home instead of buying ready-made petits fours—you’ll notice the difference.
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.
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!