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Eish El-Saraya (Arabic Bread Pudding)
Eish El-Saraya made at home — an easy, reliable recipe. Prepare this popular dessert and enjoy it with family and guests.
Lemon Blossom Substitute for Decorating Arabic Sweets
A simple, reliable way to make candied orange peel as a substitute for lemon blossom for decorating Arabic desserts. Use it to top qatayef, maamoul madd with ashta, and more.
Lentil Kibbeh
Lentil kibbeh follows the same concept as meat kibbeh, but uses lentils instead of meat. A drizzle of olive oil on top completes the dish. Bon appétit.
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.
Butter Cookies (Biscuit)
Butter cookies — a classic, beloved biscuit. Easy and affordable to make at home with simple, common ingredients.
Swedish Meatballs
From Swedish cuisine comes this delicious, easy meatball recipe. Serve the meatballs with boiled or mashed potatoes and sauce for a complete, nourishing meal.
Rahat al-Halqoom (Turkish Delight)
Rahat al-Halqoom with a tried-and-true, easy and successful recipe. Serve it on its own or sandwiched between biscuits. All ingredients are commonly found at home. We hope you try it.
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted turkey is one of the tastiest dishes for gatherings. You can roast the turkey in an oven roasting bag or wrap it in aluminum foil — either way the result is delicious and reliable!
How to Make Turkish Delight
Make Turkish delight at home with this super easy recipe! This budget-friendly sweet is often served between two biscuits. Here’s how to make it.
How to Make Turkish Delight
Turkish delight made with a detailed recipe! Food coloring can be added as desired, in any color you like. It’s delicious sandwiched between two plain biscuits.
How to Make Stuffed Zucchini and Cabbage
Stuffed zucchini and cabbage made with a delicious home-style recipe that is simply irresistible and so appetizing. Stuffed vegetables are one of those old-fashioned dishes that take a bit of effort to prepare, but they are full of goodness, and best of all, everyone loves them :) Serve with yogurt.
How to Make Orzo Pasta Soup
Orzo pasta soup... yes, it's the pasta called 'bird's tongue' :) Enjoy this healthy and spice-free soup. It contains chicken, vegetables, and pasta, and takes very little time to prepare.
Red Lentil Mujaddara
Red mujaddara is one of the most delicious and famous vegetarian dishes from southern Lebanon. Be careful when frying the onions so they do not burn and turn the mujaddara bitter.
Sweet Semolina Kibbeh
Semolina kibbeh is a delicious and inventive Arabic dessert! It is sometimes filled with clotted cream, but our recipe uses a sweet cheese filling similar to qatayef filling — and even better.
Eggless Mayonnaise
An egg-free mayonnaise recipe for anyone with an egg allergy or who simply dislikes the taste of eggs. It is also a great option for those concerned about egg spoilage in mayonnaise recipes.
Awama (Syrup‑Soaked Fritters)
Awama — a crunchy sweet that lovers of syrup‑soaked desserts adore. Simple yet one of the most beloved Arabic sweets. Here’s the detailed method.
Mini Mafroukeh with Pistachios and Ashta
Mafroukeh is one of the most luxurious and richest of Arabic desserts. With Mini Mafroukeh with Pistachios and Ashta, there is no need to worry about calories! Here is the detailed recipe.
Broccoli Chicken Soup
A soup rich in its ingredients and flavors. Broccoli soup with boiled chicken and a variety of vegetables, made with an easy recipe using ingredients commonly found at home.

















