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How to Make 'Fake' Chicken Thighs
The thighs in the picture aren't real—the filling is chicken, vegetables and potato wrapped in puff pastry, then coated with egg and breadcrumbs and fried. A distinctive recipe!
Muhammara Manaqeesh
A carefully made, delicious homemade muhammara mana'eesh recipe from A to Z — definitely tastier than bakery versions. Try this special recipe.
Easy Chicken Burgers
Homemade chicken burgers — cleaner, tastier and more economical than the restaurant version. When made this way, kids will love them even more.
Red Pepper Paste
A concentrated red pepper paste you can use in many dishes. It’s worth learning to make at home since it’s not always available ready-made — cooking takes several hours, so be patient for the best result.
Easy Maakaroon Dessert
An easy, delicious Maakaroon — fried sweets dipped in syrup. Drain and serve cold at room temperature. Homemade sweets are lovely, especially when quick to prepare.
Delicious Chocolate Truffles
An easy, irresistible chocolate treat — enjoy the intense chocolate flavor and serve these special truffles to your guests. Simple, delicious recipes like this are not to be missed!
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.
Petit Fours (Sablé)
A tested home recipe for petit fours (sablé) that's quick and reliable. Fill or decorate them however you like—perfect for hospitality.
Date Syrup Cake
A very light and healthy date-syrup cake. Along with the benefits of date syrup, this recipe uses whole wheat flour so you can enjoy a nutritious dessert. Serve it to the kids too.
Cabbage Maqmoura
A quick, budget-friendly vegetarian cabbage Maqmoura. A traditional, economical dish with ingredients found in every kitchen.
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.
Mughli (Caraway Pudding)
Mughli, also known as caraway pudding, is a beloved Levantine dessert traditionally served to celebrate a newborn. It’s fragrant, comforting, and worth the time it takes to make.
Caramel Popcorn
Caramel popcorn — great for a movie night at home, a snack, or a light treat for kids. Here’s an easy homemade method. The caramel can also be used in many other recipes.
Five-Minute Swiss Roll (Skillet)
Five-minute Swiss roll made in a skillet — a fast, simple, practical method to make a delicious swiss roll for you and the kids. Fill and decorate as you like.
Churros Dough
Churros dough — sweet, delicious and easy. Traditionally fried as fingers and coated with cinnamon-sugar, but this version bakes in the oven for a lighter result.
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 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.
Cream and Mango Filled Cake
A cake filled with cream and mango... you can substitute mango with any fruit you desire. This cake is perfect for the sweetest occasions and rivals the look and taste of cakes made by professional bakers.

















