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How to Make Namoura (Semolina Tray Cake)
Namoura tray — one of the richest Arab desserts and very popular. Try this easy method to make it. Garnish with nuts as desired.
How to Make Homemade Qatayef Batter
A reliably successful and very delicious homemade qatayef batter. Try it and fill the qatayef with chilled clotted cream prepared in advance. Qatayef is a light Arabic sweet :)
Bulgur Patties
Bulgur patties — a distinctive, new recipe. These tasty discs do not need to rest; they bake immediately after shaping. Serve with labneh and cheese.
Turkish Kunafa
Turkish-style kunafa — a distinctive layered dessert with a green-colored kunafa pastry layer and a creamy milk pudding (muhallebi) layer. Try it and enjoy the unique flavors.
Jelly Pudding
Jelly pudding, or jello pudding... a light, delicious, refreshing, and easy dessert made of two layers: the first is jelly in any flavor you like, and the second is pudding with whipped cream...
How to Make Strawberry Tart
Strawberry tart is a wonderful, easy, and proven home recipe. You can use the same tart crust with pastry cream and swap the strawberries for any seasonal fruit you prefer or have on hand.
Flat Maamoul with Ashta and Pistachio
Flat (layered) maamoul filled with ashta (clotted cream) and pistachios — a special, elegant dessert worth trying. The recipe includes homemade ashta and syrup.
Kousa Sheikh (Stuffed Zucchini in Yogurt)
Kousa Sheikh stuffed zucchini cooked in a creamy yogurt sauce. Zucchini are stuffed with minced meat (no rice); served with rice and vermicelli. A delicious yogurt-based dish any time.
Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights Dessert)
Layali Lubnan, or Lebanese Nights, is an easy and delicious dessert featuring two layers of cream – one cooked and one fresh. It's garnished with pistachios and served with a sweet syrup.
How to Make the Best Brownies?
Brownies are among the tastiest chocolate cakes, and there are many ways to make them. This brownie recipe is easy and home-friendly.
Eggless Choco Prince Dessert
Choco Prince, or lazy cake! An irresistibly delicious dessert made with ingredients you already have at home, and the best part is that it doesn’t need an oven. Our recipe has no eggs :) 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!
Sambousek Stuffed with Beef
Sambousek stuffed with beef is one of the tastiest pastries and a delicious appetizer to serve with soups and fattoush. You can use this dough and fill it with meat, vegetables, or cheese. Enjoy!
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.
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.
Potato Flatbread
A very easy potato flatbread made with mashed potatoes and flour. Serve hot with butter for breakfast or with cheeses and dairy as a bread alternative.
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 Athmaliya Dessert
A clear, detailed, reliable homemade recipe for Athmaliya dessert. The recipe includes how to make the ashta (clotted cream), the sugar syrup (qatir), and the citrus blossom garnish. We hope you enjoy it.

















