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Za'atar Ka'ak (Thyme Ka'ak)
Za'atar ka'ak — an easy homemade ka'ak flavored with fresh za'atar. Serve at breakfast with cheeses, yogurt and tea.
Za'atar Bread Stuffed with Cheese
Za'atar bread stuffed with cheese... an excellent suggestion for the most delicious breakfast pastries for the whole family. Give it to the kids for their school lunchbox. Delicious and nutritious pastries.
Za'atar Thyme Cookies with Whole Wheat Flour
These are a favorite cookie recipe featuring za'atar (thyme) with whole-wheat flour—delicious, simple, and easy to make.
Za\'atar and Cheese Pastries
A simple home recipe for thyme (za\'atar) pastries stuffed with cheese, easy and delicious.
Crispy Za'atar Biscuits
Za'atar biscuits, or za'atar crackers, in a super easy homemade recipe! Delicious with labneh and tea for breakfast or as a light snack!
Healthy Za'atar Crackers
These healthy za'atar crackers are very easy and quick to make — about 10 minutes prep. Perfect as a snack for work or school.
Zanoud al-Sitt with Custard (Nansi Mousa Version)
Zanoud al-Sitt with custard, a variant from Nansi Mousa’s feature on Shou Taabkheen Today.
Za'atar, Cheese, and Olive Rolls
Dough rolls filled with za'atar, cheese and olives, or any filling you like. This is a very tasty and practical recipe that kids will definitely love. Try it and let us know what you think in the comments.
Mixed Lettuce Salad with Avocado and Mushrooms
Present the chopped lettuce salad with avocado and mushrooms as a complete meal for health-conscious or vegetarian eaters... or serve it as a starter at your table. Here are the details of this rich recipe. Bon appétit!
Cauliflower Maqluba (Zahri)
Cauliflower Maqluba, also known as Zahri, is a traditional dish with wide popularity. You can omit eggplant in this recipe, and you can adjust or increase the vegetables and add ground meat as desired.
Traditional Lamb Farakeh (Lebanese Meat Croquettes)
Farakeh is a proud Lebanese appetizer and one of the most delicious dishes people love. Here is a tasty, easy recipe for the best lamb farakeh.
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.
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.
Easy Zanoud Al-Sitt
Zanoud Al-Sitt made with filo pastry — very easy and quick. The recipe includes how to make the qashta (clotted cream). Garnish with crushed pistachios or a splash of orange blossom and enjoy fresh.
Easy Traditional Cake
Traditional cake... who doesn't love this easy cake recipe?! No decorations or extras... Make it with simple, readily available ingredients and enjoy it light with tea or coffee. The kids will love it too.
Homemade Pizza Sauce
Pizza sauce the traditional way. The blend of herbs and seasonings gives it a wonderful taste, just like store-bought — if not better. Why buy ready-made when we can make it at home?
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! :)
Mudabbala (Mukazzala) Labneh
Mudabbala (mukazzala) labneh — an irresistible, reliable recipe. Enjoy it anytime, especially at breakfast. Very easy to make!

















