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Easy Abbas Kaak Recipe
Kaak al-Abbas is a very delicious, much-loved traditional recipe that is always requested for happy occasions as well as times of mourning. Here is this tried-and-tested homemade recipe for Kaak al-Abbas, also known as Kaak al-Khamis or al-Marqad.
How to Make Miftaqa Dessert with Turmeric
How to make miftaqa dessert with turmeric, also known as 'uqdat safra,' one of the famous sweets in the city of Beirut with a very distinctive flavor. It takes time and effort to prepare, but the result is worth all the trouble! :)
Fatteh with Sheep Intestines (Fawaregh)
A very traditional, home-style fatteh made with fawaregh (sheep intestines). Fawaregh is an old, popular winter dish — with a few extra steps you can turn it into a special fatteh. Enjoy!
How to Make Maakroun (Zaynab's Fingers)
Maakroun dessert made at home the traditional way. Also called Zaynab’s Fingers, this is a rich, easy-to-make sweet that remains a favorite for many.
Fried Awama (Luqaimat / Lokma)
Awama — a simple, traditional Arabic sweet. The dough balls are fried in two stages for the perfect crispness, then transferred straight from the oil into syrup. Enjoy!
Rice Pudding (Rice with Milk)
A homemade rice pudding recipe that's very popular with kids. A traditional, wholesome dessert that can be taken to school as a healthy alternative to sweets.
How to Make Caramel Muhallabia
Caramel Muhallabia is a traditional dessert that you can prepare and serve in a new way with this innovative recipe! An easy recipe with ingredients found in every home.
Grilled Meat Kibbeh
Grilled meat kibbeh with a wonderful flavor and a traditional filling of meat, fat, and walnuts. The method is explained in detail and is definitely worth trying.
Chocolate Sfoof
Chocolate Sfoof — why not serve sfoof with chocolate instead of the traditional version? The base recipe is great, but this one is worth trying too, especially since kids love chocolate.
Pumpkin (Squash) Kibbeh
Pumpkin (squash) kibbeh — a delicious traditional vegetarian dish. Preparation takes some time but the result is excellent. Choose spinach or chard for the filling and add walnuts, chickpeas, pomegranate molasses and spices for great flavor.
How to Make Rice Pudding
Rice pudding — an authentic, traditional recipe. This classic Arabic dessert is loved by both adults and children; it’s light and low in fat.
Sannouniya (Siliqa) — Boiled Hulled Wheat with Nuts
Sannouniya (also called Sanniniya or Siliqa) — boiled hulled wheat sweetened and topped with nuts and pomegranate. Traditionally prepared when a child's first tooth appears.
How to Cure Green Olives (Traditional Method)
A classic, reliable method for curing green olives. We recommend using the amount of salt listed because it helps preserve the olives.
How to Make Stuffed Cabbage
An easy, delicious homemade recipe for stuffed cabbage. Stuffed cabbage is a traditional dish known and loved across many Levantine countries.
Homemade Pizza Sauce
Pizza sauce the traditional way. The blend of herbs and seasonings gives it a wonderful taste, just like store-bought — if not better. Why buy ready-made when we can make it at home?
Moroccan Chicken
Moroccan is a traditional, enduring dish across the Levant. Each country or region puts its own stamp on Moroccan, and today we bring you an easy, approachable version that’s flavorful and satisfying.
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 the Best Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is one of the tastiest and lightest desserts, and it could not be easier to make. Some people add pouring cream, while others prefer the traditional way our grandmothers made it. Which do you prefer?