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Crispy Purslane Pastries
Crispy purslane pastries made with an ultra-crispy dough (no yeast). Includes the tasty purslane filling and the trick for extra crunch. Try them — you’ll love them.
How to Make Purslane Soup (Farfihin)
Purslane soup isn’t a traditional soup, but after you try it you’ll want to make it again and again. It’s a very tasty soup, and in each Arab country it’s named after the plant—purslane—such as farfihin or baqla.
Za\'atar and Cheese Pastries
A simple home recipe for thyme (za\'atar) pastries stuffed with cheese, easy and delicious.
How to Make Pretzel Pastries
Pretzels can be savory with coarse salt or sweet with raisins — delicious either way. Get the recipe now.
How to Make Homemade Pizza
Pizza — who doesn’t love it? One of the tastiest baked pastries, loved by adults and children alike. Here is a dough recipe that works 100% every time — whether you like it hot or prefer it cold! :)
Spinach Pies
Spinach pies with a delicious recipe! Pastries always brighten the table, especially when filled with a tasty spinach filling. They can be served for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack.
How to Make Soft Brioche Dough
Soft brioche made with a homemade recipe that can't be beaten! Brioche is one of the most delicious French pastries. Try it with a sprinkle of sugar on top as soon as it comes out of the oven—amazing!
Spinach Puff Pastry Rolls
Spinach pastries are among the tastiest treats. What could be easier than a version using light, flaky puff pastry? Discover the Spinach Puff Pastry Roll recipe. Bon appétit!!
Meat on Dough (Lahm bi Ajeen)
Lahm bi Ajeen — one of the tastiest pastries, typically served with yogurt or ayran and a squeeze of lemon. Here’s a detailed method to make it at home.
Spiral Sfihah
Spiral sfihah is one of the most creative recipes for the tastiest pastries!
Sambousek Stuffed with Beef
Sambousek stuffed with beef is one of the tastiest pastries and a delicious appetizer to serve with soups and fattoush. You can use this dough and fill it with meat, vegetables, or cheese. Enjoy!
Chocolate Honeycomb Bread
Chocolate-filled honeycomb bread... Who loves honeycomb bread in all its varieties? It is one of the tastiest and prettiest pastries too. Try our special recipe.
Shaibiyat (Filled Baklava Pastries)
Shaibiyat: a beloved, classic Middle Eastern pastry. This home recipe uses ready phyllo (baklava) sheets and an easy homemade cream filling—simple and much better than store-bought.
Cinnamon Rolls
A wonderful homemade cinnamon roll recipe, detailed from A to Z... Nothing beats pastries scented with cinnamon :) What do you think?
Italian Garlic and Mushroom Pizza
Pizza is one of the best pastries around, and chefs love getting creative with dough and toppings. Here is a wonderful homemade Italian garlic and mushroom pizza recipe you can try at home.
How to Make Lahm Bi Ajeen
Lahm bi ajeen is one of the tastiest pastries, and there are many different seasoning variations. Try this recipe for lahm bi ajeen, and serve it with yogurt and lemon for a special and delicious breakfast.
Chocolate Croissants
Chocolate croissants made with a tried-and-tested homemade recipe. The flavor is wonderful because the dough is 100% successful, and you will not get enough of them. You can also use it to make different kinds of croissants and maamoul-style pastries.
Baqaat Dough with Black Seed
Baqaat are one of the most delicious types of pastries, famous in the Lebanese countryside! They’re delicious with labneh, and you can also spread za'atar or cheese on them before baking them in the oven, just like mana'eesh.

















