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Beef Steak with Pomegranate Molasses
How would you like to prepare and enjoy meat? This steak recipe uses pomegranate molasses as a key component to give the meat its distinctive flavor.
Lobia Pickles
For those who know lobia pickles and have tried it before, you know how delicious it is and how it can accompany countless dishes. For those who haven’t tried it yet, here is the recipe and photo that will convince you.
Wild Thyme and Olive Bread
Homemade thyme and olive bread with a simple, tested method. You’ll love this recipe because all ingredients are readily available and it doesn’t require a tricky filling or long prep time—just let it rest a bit before baking.
Turkish Iskender Kebab
A renowned Turkish dish known for its flavorful meat toppings. Here is a wonderful, homemade Iskender Kebab recipe that is tried and delicious.
Pickled Green Olives
How to make pickled green olives with a tried-and-true recipe and wonderful flavor. You can soak the olives for one to three days, as you prefer, and the longer you soak them, the more of their bitterness will go away.
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.
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.
Vegetable Stew with Meat
A practical and easy homemade vegetable stew... Serve it with fluffy rice, of course! You can also add any vegetables you like to the recipe.
Lentil Kibbeh with Meat
Southern-style lentil kibbeh is a nourishing traditional recipe. Southern Lebanese cooking relies heavily on legumes and bulgur, and this dish includes both.
Dawood Basha (Meatballs) with Rice
Dawood Basha — an easy, hearty meal that comes together quickly. Prepare the meatballs; the rest won’t take much time. The meatballs cook with potatoes and the dish is served with rice.
How to Make Authentic Mouhallabieh-Style Maghli Dessert?
Maghli is a popular traditional Arabic dessert, especially served when a new baby is born... There are many different ways to prepare maghli, and this is one authentic version.
Ghraybeh (Arabic Shortbread Cookies)
Delicious ghraybeh, with an option to fill them with date paste. A simple homemade recipe—light, tender, and easy to prepare.
Pasta with Pomegranate Molasses
Pasta with pomegranate molasses is very tasty. It’s prepared with long pasta, ground meat and tomato paste — pomegranate molasses makes a big difference in flavor. Try it.
How to Make Manakish
Manakish! Who doesn’t love these wonderful pastries? Manakish dough is known for being used with a variety of fillings, such as cheese, za'atar, meat, and kishk, among others. Here, you’ll find a detailed method for making the dough and a selection of fillings.
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.
Zucchini Stuffed in Yogurt
Zucchini stuffed in yogurt is an easy, light, and very tasty recipe. The zucchinis are filled with rice and minced meat, cooked in yogurt, and flavored with a sauté of crushed garlic and dried mint. Delicious.
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.

















