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How to Make Soft Brioche Dough
Soft brioche made with a homemade recipe that can't be beaten! Brioche is one of the most delicious French pastries. Try it with a sprinkle of sugar on top as soon as it comes out of the oven—amazing!
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.
Crispy Fried Fish Fillets
A quick, flavorful way to prepare boneless fish fillets with a crunchy coating, served with a mayonnaise dip and pickled cucumber.
Indian Puri (Fried Bread) with Korma Sauce
Puri — a popular Indian fried bread. Traditionally served with grilled spiced chicken, it’s also delicious with dairy, cheeses, or other dishes. This recipe includes an Indian korma sauce to serve alongside.
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!
Baqaat Dough with Black Seed
Baqaat are one of the most delicious types of pastries, famous in the Lebanese countryside! They’re delicious with labneh, and you can also spread za'atar or cheese on them before baking them in the oven, just like mana'eesh.
French Bread Dessert (Fried, Milk-Soaked)
An incredibly easy and tasty French bread dessert. If you want a quick sweet but have little time, this is ideal: the bread soaks in milk, is fried, then dipped in syrup—almost like it’s filled with cream.
How to Make Hendbeh
Fried hendbeh, as it is called in Lebanon, is one of the most popular mezze dishes. This recipe is simple, easy, nutritious, and delicious. Here’s how to prepare hendbeh. Enjoy!
How to Make Bird's Nest and Fried Qatayef
Qatayef is one of the tastiest desserts and one of the lightest on the stomach. It is also easy to make at home. Here is this tried-and-tested recipe for making bird's nest and fried qatayef.
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.
How to Make Homemade Pizza
Pizza — who doesn’t love it? One of the tastiest baked pastries, loved by adults and children alike. Here is a dough recipe that works 100% every time — whether you like it hot or prefer it cold! :)
German-Style Chocolate Croissants
Chocolate croissants made with a dough used for several delicious German sweets. Let's learn the recipe and serve it for breakfast or as a dessert. You can also replace the chocolate with other fillings!
Original Croissant Recipe
A home-tested, guaranteed method for making the original croissant. This croissant recipe requires some patience, as the dough must be rolled and refrigerated multiple times to achieve the desired result.
Crispy Purslane Pastries
Crispy purslane pastries made with an ultra-crispy dough (no yeast). Includes the tasty purslane filling and the trick for extra crunch. Try them — you’ll love them.
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.
Spinach and Cheese Pies
Spinach and cheese pies — great for breakfast, lunch, a quick meal or a school snack. These pies work any time of day. Here are two delicious fillings using the same dough.
How to Make Pizza
A detailed, easy pizza dough and topping recipe. Try adding sausage or tuna for extra flavor, as suggested by our contributor Nida Hadrj.
Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls — a much-requested recipe. They don’t need long in the oven, but the secret is letting the dough rest twice. Top with powdered-sugar icing or chocolate sauce.

















