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How to Make Pie Dough
Many questions arise about the best way to prepare pie dough. This pie dough recipe is reliable because it has been tested in home kitchens.
Maqrouta (Date-filled Cookies) with Olive Oil and Walnuts
Here is the maqrouta, or date-filled cookies, with walnuts and prepared at home very simply; this is a favorite date cookie that can make a lovely gift for a lunch or dinner invitation.
Cheese Sweet with Pistachios
Cheese sweet with pistachios is one of those traditional desserts we often used to buy ready-made, but with these easy recipes from the ladies of Sho Tbakheen El Youm, there’s no need for store-bought sweets anymore — just homemade goodness.
How to Make Zanoud al-Sitt (Lady's Fingers)
One of the tastiest Arabic desserts. Zanoud al-Sitt, a classic home recipe, prepared here in an easy, tested method.
Meat on Dough (Lahm bi Ajeen)
Lahm bi Ajeen — one of the tastiest pastries, typically served with yogurt or ayran and a squeeze of lemon. Here’s a detailed method to make it at home.
Shanklish Cheese
Shanklish cheese is one of the most delicious traditional cheeses. This recipe may take a little time to make, but the result will be tastier, cleaner, and less expensive than store-bought shanklish.
Armenian-style Cheese Borek
Armenian-style cheese borek is one of the tastiest borek/samosa recipes. Try this distinctive tender dough — you may never make borek any other way.
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.
Molasses Finger Cookies
Molasses finger cookies — a fantastic recipe that replaces some sugar with molasses (date or grape molasses) to make delicious cookies. Easy and made with common pantry ingredients.
Za'atar Bread Stuffed with Cheese
Za'atar bread stuffed with cheese... an excellent suggestion for the most delicious breakfast pastries for the whole family. Give it to the kids for their school lunchbox. Delicious and nutritious pastries.
How to Make Croissants
Croissants made with a reliable homemade recipe... a detailed method that every home cook will feel able to follow, even if they are a beginner in the kitchen! Give it a try.
Easy Quick Cheese Halawa (Halawet el-Jibn)
A quick cheese sweet you can make in about five minutes. This recipe proves you can make delicious desserts at home with minimal ingredients and effort.
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.
Chocolate Honeycomb Bread
Chocolate-filled honeycomb bread... Who loves honeycomb bread in all its varieties? It is one of the tastiest and prettiest pastries too. Try our special recipe.
Oven-Baked Cheesecake in Cupcake Molds
Oven-baked cheesecake in cupcake molds — an easy, distinctive dessert for the whole family. You can make the strawberry sauce yourself; the method is included.
Special Mini Cheesecake
Mini cheesecake made with a perfect recipe! A proper cheesecake, made the right way... and definitely one of the most delicious American desserts! A refreshing taste and a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
How to Make Asparagus Soup
Asparagus soup, a delicious and easy-to-make soup. Try this recipe for making asparagus soup, and you’ll surely love it.

















