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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.
How to Make Pasta with Meat and Vegetables
Pasta with meat and vegetables... an easy and quick recipe to make... and most importantly, the flavor is sure to please everyone! Give it a try.
How Do I Make the Easiest, Tastiest Muffins?
One of the easiest and tastiest recipes for light, fluffy muffins. A tried-and-true homemade muffin recipe we recommend making for your kids today.
How Do We Make the Tastiest Manakish Dough?
The tastiest, easiest tried-and-tested dough for making manakish at home. You can prepare this perfect dough and choose the filling you like, whether zaatar, cheese, kishk, vegetables, or all of them for a varied and hearty breakfast.
How to Make Avocado Guacamole Sauce
Guacamole, or avocado sauce, is a Mexican recipe that has become very popular in the Arab world. Serve guacamole as a dip with nachos or corn chips, or with chicken fajitas.
How to Make Tomato Kamouneh
Tomato kamouneh is one of the most famous and delicious Lebanese vegetarian recipes. It is based on kamouneh seasoning, a blend of aromatic herbs and spices also used for meat kibbeh and potato kibbeh.
How to Make Homemade Chicken Shawarma
An easy, tried-and-tested home method for making chicken shawarma. Shawarma is a favorite recipe for both adults and children, and it can be the magic answer for kids who do not like eating chicken.
Shaibiyat
A new recipe and a different way to serve shaibiyat with ashta. Shaibiyat is a classic, traditional sweet, but we can always add our own touches, especially in the final decorating stage.
Wheat Grain Dessert
Wheat grain dessert is one of the tastiest traditional wheat recipes. It is prepared this way especially in northern Syria, and it resembles saniniyeh or sanoniyeh, which is often served when a child’s first tooth appears.
Authentic Palestinian Musakhan Chicken
Authentic Palestinian musakhan chicken with a detailed, traditional recipe just as Palestinian women make it. Olive oil gives the chicken an extra touch in both browning and flavor, and don’t forget to be generous with the sumac.
Tomato Kamouna
Tomato kamouna is one of the tastiest traditional vegetarian recipes, with a special charm that surpasses the fanciest dishes. The kamouna spice blend is essential for success with this dish, and you’ll find a link to how to make it within the recipe.
How to Make Kousa bil Laban (Zucchini in Yogurt)
Kousa bil laban, like other yogurt-based dishes, is very distinctive and delicious. It takes some time to prepare because it’s made in stages, but the family will be delighted with this wonderful recipe—especially since we add some pieces of meat!
How to Make the Best Francisco
Francisco is one of the most delicious dishes from Mexican cuisine. Here is the full authentic recipe. It's important to marinate the chicken for some time to get the best flavor.
How to Make Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori chicken became popular in Arab kitchens for its bold flavor and distinctive spices. Try this detailed recipe from spice mix to baking and the accompanying sauces.
How to Make the Easiest Lamb Kabsa
Kabsa is a beautiful centerpiece for the table and one of the first dishes that comes to mind when we have guests. Here is the easiest lamb kabsa, made with ready-made kabsa spice mix. You will definitely love it. Enjoy!
How to Make Authentic Kibbeh with Yogurt
Cold kibbeh with yogurt is one of the delicious, refreshing summer dishes. If you have kibbeh disks in the fridge, this recipe will not take much time... Serve it with goat's milk yogurt or cow's milk yogurt, as you prefer!
How to Make Lahm bi Ajin Filling (Meat Pie Filling)
A classic lahm bi'ajin filling made in just a few steps for a delicious meat pie.
How to Make Pizza Dough
Secrets to pizza success lie in the dough—here’s the classic dough method and your choice of toppings.

















