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Easy Peas and Carrot Stew
There’s nothing more comforting to serve our kids on weekdays than this homemade pea and carrot stew. Easy, quick, and nutritious! Since vermicelli rice is the perfect accompaniment to the stew, the recipe also includes how to make it. Enjoy!
Mujadara (Lentils and Rice)
Mujadara differs from red mujaddara by using large lentils and, in this version, rice replaces bulgur. Feel free to increase fried onions to taste.
Maqroun Kibbeh Filled with Walnuts
We’re used to seeing fried kibbeh filled with meat, but this recipe is very inventive and sweet: fried maqroun dessert stuffed with walnuts! What do you think about trying this sweet kibbeh for a change?
Toasted Aish al-Saraya
A delicious, practical dessert made with pantry staples. Try this Toasted Aish al-Saraya recipe; you’re likely to love it.
How to Make Eggplant Boats
Eggplant boats are a special recipe that turns a common pantry ingredient into something beautiful and impressive instead of serving it in the usual way!
How to Make Turkish Ka'ak (Turkish Cookies)
An easy homemade Turkish ka'ak recipe using common pantry ingredients. Try this tasty pastry from Turkey, famous for its breads and baked treats.
How to Make Kebe Hila with Potatoes
Kebe Hila with potatoes can be baked, fried, or boiled, then served with cooked yogurt just like meat kibbeh. A delicious and budget-friendly recipe—here is the method in detail.
How to Make Fattoush
A classic fattoush made with the familiar core ingredients — the defining element is the toasted or fried bread. Some like to add arugula, za'atar, or other greens.
Mujaddara with Bulgur and Lentils (Mhmara)
A distinctive bulgur-and-lentil mujaddara — topped here with a little crispy fried onion. This mujaddara is a pride of southern Lebanon.
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.
Waffle Recipe
Waffle recipe — very easy and quick. You only need a few minutes and a waffle iron or waffle pan. Kids will love them at breakfast.
Upside-Down Zucchini with Oil
Upside-down zucchini, or zucchini with oil, or fried zucchini... This recipe is simple, but delicious. It is especially good eaten with bread and vegetables, particularly dried or green onions and radishes. It makes a lovely appetizer, and it is an excellent vegetarian and healthy dish.
Easy Kunafa Recipe
A simple, tried-and-tested homemade recipe for making kunafa at home. You can use ready-made kunafa shreds in this recipe, or prepare the kunafa shreds at home using the accompanying recipe.
Brownie Cake
An easy, chocolatey brownie-style cake that comes together quickly and pleases chocolate lovers. It’s pantry-friendly and great for a quick dessert.
Apple and Biscuit Cake
Apple and biscuit cake with an inventive, one-of-a-kind recipe. We line the pan with a layer of biscuits and dust the top with powdered sugar. You should definitely try this recipe.
Ma'karoun (Zeinab's Fingers)
Asabe' Zainab (Ma'karoun) — simple, easy, and very tasty pastries. A classic Arabic sweet made from pantry staples.
How to Make Breaded Shrimp (Paneh)
For all shrimp lovers, here’s how to make breaded shrimp the proper way. Enjoy it with fries, salad, and dipping sauce, just like something served at the best shrimp restaurants... Enjoy!
Bulgur with Vermicelli and Chicken
Bulgur with vermicelli and chicken, topped with fried nuts... a super tasty homemade recipe. Bulgur with chicken is one of the best dishes that suits the whole family!

















