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Ghraybeh (Arabic Shortbread Cookies)
Delicious ghraybeh, with an option to fill them with date paste. A simple homemade recipe—light, tender, and easy to prepare.
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.
Eish El-Saraya (Arabic Bread Pudding)
Eish El-Saraya made at home — an easy, reliable recipe. Prepare this popular dessert and enjoy it with family and guests.
Lemon Blossom Substitute for Decorating Arabic Sweets
A simple, reliable way to make candied orange peel as a substitute for lemon blossom for decorating Arabic desserts. Use it to top qatayef, maamoul madd with ashta, and more.
How to Make Fried Apple Pies
Easy homemade apple pies in a delicious recipe you'll surely love! We used puff pastry for light, flaky pies.
Qawarma Meat
How to make qawarma meat with an easy, tried-and-tested homemade recipe! Qawarma is one of the Lebanese pantry staples, often prepared at the end of summer to be used during the cold winter months. It is fried and salted meat, known in some Arab countries as dried meat or "qadeed." It is usually served with fried eggs or added over seasoned hummus, as well as many traditional Lebanese dishes.
How to Make Chicken Nuggets at Home
Homemade chicken nuggets with a detailed recipe and coatings for every possible cooking method — basically 3 recipes in one. Enjoy baked or fried nuggets at home.
Sweet Semolina Kibbeh
Semolina kibbeh is a delicious and inventive Arabic dessert! It is sometimes filled with clotted cream, but our recipe uses a sweet cheese filling similar to qatayef filling — and even better.
Awama (Syrup‑Soaked Fritters)
Awama — a crunchy sweet that lovers of syrup‑soaked desserts adore. Simple yet one of the most beloved Arabic sweets. Here’s the detailed method.
How to Make Hummus Fatteh with Yogurt
Hummus Fatteh with yogurt is a delicious and healthy vegetarian recipe. It can be served as a side dish for breakfast or as a healthy, light dinner, especially if the bread is reduced and toasted in the oven instead of fried.
Mini Mafroukeh with Pistachios and Ashta
Mafroukeh is one of the most luxurious and richest of Arabic desserts. With Mini Mafroukeh with Pistachios and Ashta, there is no need to worry about calories! Here is the detailed recipe.
How to Make Avocado Guacamole Sauce
Guacamole, or avocado sauce, is a Mexican recipe that has become very popular in the Arab world. Serve guacamole as a dip with nachos or corn chips, or with chicken fajitas.
How to Make Safouf the Traditional Way
A wonderful recipe in every sense for making safouf at home. This version of safouf made the traditional way is similar to the recipes used in famous shops for preparing Arabic sweets.
Easy Namoura Dessert
Namoura is one of the most delicious and easiest Arabic desserts... and it is also among the most popular and beloved desserts. Here is the easy method in detail.
Delicious Waffles Recipe
Make delicious waffles with an easy recipe and a few ingredients you already have at home! A Western recipe that found its way into the Arab world and won the admiration of everyone, young and old...
Syrian Chard Kibbeh
Chard kibbeh — an easy, healthy vegan recipe because it’s boiled in hot water instead of fried. Served with a special sauce included in the recipe. Highly recommended!
Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)
Easy namoura — one of the tastiest Arabic desserts. It’s important to let the batter rest as long as possible to ensure success. Garnish namoura with almonds or a touch of orange blossom water.
How to Make Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori chicken became popular in Arab kitchens for its bold flavor and distinctive spices. Try this detailed recipe from spice mix to baking and the accompanying sauces.