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Easy Lizzy Cake
Lizzy Cake is a recipe that is very popular among women and children. It’s easy to make and delicious to eat, and that’s all we could ask for! :)
Chinese Noodle Salad with Shrimp
Salads come in many forms and are among the tastiest and most varied dishes. Today’s recipe comes from East Asia’s Chinese kitchen and uses noodles with shrimp and vegetables, though you can modify or add any ingredient as you like.
Smoked Turkey Toast
Sometimes we like to prepare light dishes, either as a snack between meals or to serve alongside main courses at banquets. This kind of appetizer with turkey toast and cheese is an ideal dish for these occasions, and it couldn’t be easier to make!
Vegetable Cups with Dip
We love this colorful assortment of vegetable appetizers with the perfect touch of creamy cheese. These cups make a great side dish on the table, a nibble between meals, or a healthy offering for guests when you don’t want to prepare heavy main courses.
Grilled French Bread with Vegetables
Appetizers and side dishes are as important as main meals and add flair to every table. Though easy to prepare, these dishes deserve careful attention to flavor and presentation so your family and guests will enjoy them. What do you think of these small pieces of grilled bread with vegetables? Make them and tell us the result.
Homemade Jibneh Halawa
Before and after "What are we cooking today" are not the same! We simply used to think we would never make jibneh halawa at home, but with this site full of recipes from non-professional homemakers who succeed at preparing the hardest dishes, nothing seems impossible anymore, and now we make jibneh halawa and many more recipes too!
Shrimp with Basil Pesto Sauce
Many people love shrimp, while others prefer red meat and chicken over all kinds of seafood. That doesn’t stop shrimp from being one of the tastiest seafoods, with endless ways to prepare it. Today’s recipe keeps the shrimp’s flavor front and center, with very few additions.
Potato Kibbeh
For lovers of hearty, plant-based dishes, this version of potato kibbeh is sure to win you over. The red pepper gives it a beautiful color. Try it and tell us what you think—#Healthy_Eats #Recipes.
Farfihin Pastries (Purslane)
Spread the flour, roll out the dough, and you’ll feel instantly at ease! This is one of those soothing remedies you can’t go wrong with, and we’re sure this isn’t just true for us :) After this introduction and encouragement, why not make some Farfihin pastries?
Chicken Stroganoff - Video
Chicken Stroganoff is a delicious recipe. We usually make it with beef, but today we present it to you on video with boneless chicken... Although as its name suggests it is a Russian dish, it has gained growing popularity in our Arabic-speaking countries.
Afternoon Kaak
Kaak, kaak! This is one of those recipes that satisfies every kaak lover, especially expats who may not always have access to this delicious kind of kaak when they crave it. The wonderful, magical solution is this recipe, made with ingredients found in every home kitchen.
Puffy Bread (Mini Batouts)
A dough that looks intimidating but is easy to make. These puffy flatbreads cook on a pan and pair beautifully with any filling, making them great for special occasions and gatherings.
Okra Stew
A beloved Bamya-style stew with okra, tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro. Simmered with lamb or bone-in meat, finished with pomegranate molasses for a tangy-sweet finish.
Stuffed Eggplant Pickles
In Lebanon, preserving food has its own rituals and seasons... Stuffed eggplant is one of the most popular types of pickles prepared in summer to enjoy later. Did you think making makdous was difficult? Not anymore, and not with today's recipes from What Are You Cooking Today, prepared by home cooks just like you!
Pumpkin Soup with Shrimp
We don't usually think of making soup in the summer, but that shouldn't stop us from learning new soup recipes of all kinds—especially when they feature pumpkin, known for its health benefits. Pumpkin isn't just for jam; you can make soup too :) #recipes #what_are_you_cooking_today #pumpkin_soup
Chicken Paella
This is one of the well-known and famous Spanish dishes, but through the recipes of "What Are You Cooking Today?" and with pure Eastern touches, it has been turned into a dish that can be prepared in any Arab home, without the need for seafood, which this paella usually relies on.
Almond and Date Sweets
One dough makes two of the loveliest sweets, perfect to serve with tea or coffee and sure to impress any guest. This almond and date sweets dough is one we invite you to try.
Eggplant Maqluba
Eggplant maqluba is one of those dishes that requires care and patience to prepare, and then to invert onto the serving platter, but the result at the end makes us forget the effort and time. The important thing is that the family loves it, and that we serve a healthy, delicious dish from our Eastern kitchen!

















