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Homemade Ashta or Qaymar
An easy, tried-and-tested method for making homemade ashta. Ashta, or qaymar as it is called in some Arab countries, is used in many desserts, but it can also be enjoyed on its own with fruit and honey.
Mini Twix Cheesecake
Baked Twix cheesecake made at home with a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth texture! The cheesecake must be chilled in the fridge before serving. A tried-and-tested recipe that you have to taste for yourself.
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.
How to Make Potato Boats
Serve potato boats alongside rice and salad for a rich, complete meal that won’t take much time to prepare. Here is the recipe, step by step. Enjoy!
How to Make the Easiest Tart
The easiest and best tart recipe to make at home, reliably successful. It doesn’t take long to prepare a strawberry-tart version, and you can decorate with any available fruit or whatever you prefer.
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.
Easy Qatayef Batter
A very easy qatayef batter you can make at home — no need to buy premade batter. Full instructions plus a link to make the cream filling.
Homemade Apricot Jam
An easy, reliable homemade apricot jam recipe. Homemade jams are definitely tastier than store-bought — you control the fruit quality and flavor. Wonderful served with butter.
How to Make Baklava
Homemade baklava — an easy, tried-and-tested recipe. Ready-made baklava (kallaj) sheets make preparation simple; baking time is short.
How to Make Maamoul Stuffed with Dates
Maamoul stuffed with dates is a famous and delicious Arabic dessert. This recipe guides you step by step to prepare the tastiest and easiest date-filled Maamoul.
Fried Meat Pies
Homemade meat pies that are simply irresistible. These pies are served with a sprinkle of parsley and sumac, which gives them a distinctive touch and a tangy flavor thanks to the acidity of the sumac. We recommend trying them.
Kibbeh with Labneh or with Meat and Cheese
A practical, easy kibbeh recipe—read the preparation steps and you’ll see it couldn’t be simpler.
How to Pour Chocolate
A detailed, precise home recipe for pouring chocolate — includes the fine points needed to successfully make chocolate pieces at home. The method is easy, but there are a few secrets :)
Meat Musakhan with Saj Bread
Meat musakhan with saj bread — meat rolls with onions and sumac. A distinctive, very tasty recipe served with soup or salad. You can also make it using leftover cooked meat.
Fried Awamat (Arab Doughnuts)
Fried awamat are incredibly delicious sweets. Try this easy recipe from Norma's Kitchen, and you’ll love them and want to make them again.
Small Homemade Bread
A wonderful method for making small homemade bread. Prepare this bread to serve elegantly with a variety of salads, appetizers, or small meals.
Freekeh with Meat
Freekeh with meat is one of the most delicious recipes, and it can also be prepared with chicken. Who makes it with rice? Here is this method with rice for making the tastiest freekeh dish.

















