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Flaky Pie with Meat and Potato Filling
A very special flaky pie recipe with several detailed steps. The dough is quick and easy to prepare, especially since it does not need to rise!
Ablma Stuffed Zucchini in Yogurt
Ablma in yogurt — one of the tastiest and lightest zucchini dishes. You can make it with goat or cow yogurt according to taste; cooked yogurt is delicious either way.
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.
Minced Meat and Vegetable Pie
A minced meat and vegetable pie flavored with barbecue sauce — a delicious pastry for savory-dough lovers. Serve with potatoes and salad.
Fried Awamat (Arab Doughnuts)
Fried awamat are incredibly delicious sweets. Try this easy recipe from Norma's Kitchen, and you’ll love them and want to make them again.
Italian Garlic and Mushroom Pizza
Pizza is one of the best pastries around, and chefs love getting creative with dough and toppings. Here is a wonderful homemade Italian garlic and mushroom pizza recipe you can try at home.
How to Make Kousa bil Laban (Zucchini in Yogurt)
Kousa bil laban, like other yogurt-based dishes, is very distinctive and delicious. It takes some time to prepare because it’s made in stages, but the family will be delighted with this wonderful recipe—especially since we add some pieces of meat!
Za'atar, Cheese, and Olive Rolls
Dough rolls filled with za'atar, cheese and olives, or any filling you like. This is a very tasty and practical recipe that kids will definitely love. Try it and let us know what you think in the comments.
How to Make Lahm Bi Ajeen
Lahm bi ajeen is one of the tastiest pastries, and there are many different seasoning variations. Try this recipe for lahm bi ajeen, and serve it with yogurt and lemon for a special and delicious breakfast.
How to Prepare Qatayef Batter (Dough)
Qatayef remains one of the most loved desserts. Here is another take on preparing Qatayef batter with useful notes. Give it a try and share your feedback. Bon appétit!
Chocolate Croissants
Chocolate croissants made with a tried-and-tested homemade recipe. The flavor is wonderful because the dough is 100% successful, and you will not get enough of them. You can also use it to make different kinds of croissants and maamoul-style pastries.
Bulgur Dumplings in Yogurt
Zanakel bi-laban, also called zaqaliit bi-laban in some Lebanese regions, varies in name from one area to another, but the preparation is similar: small bulgur balls cooked in yogurt.
Shish Barak (Dumplings in Yogurt)
A Jerusalem-origin Shish Barak recipe that uses two kinds of yogurt to prevent curdling during cooking. Try this rich, flavorful Shish Barak.
How to Make the Best Pizza
A homemade pizza recipe that always turns out delicious. You always ask for the perfect soft pizza dough or a special homemade sauce — this recipe gives you both in one. You can also use the dough for different kinds of pastries.
Harraq Asba'o (Spicy Lentil and Dough Stew)
Harraq Asba'o — a delicious, rich Levantine dish combining lentils, a simple dough, tamarind, pomegranate molasses and fried onions. Try this traditional recipe.
Stuffed Zucchini in Yogurt (Kousa Mahshi bil-Laban)
A family-friendly, very tasty dish. Can be served hot or cold — especially refreshing when served chilled.
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.
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.