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Maamoul with Marzipan (Marseban) Filling
This Maamoul filled with marseban (almond/pistachio paste) combines a traditional maamoul dough with a French-style marseban filling. Try this wonderful recipe—you’ll love it.
Easy Avocado Sauce
This easy avocado sauce is delicious with Mexican food, especially fajitas. Best of all, it's very quick to make and takes only a few minutes.
Avocado and Date Cocktail
Avocado and date cocktail with a variety of other fruits. This cocktail is traditionally served with nuts and honey; cream can be added if desired. Very tasty and nutritious.
Creme Caramel Cake
Creme caramel cake is a delicious dessert that requires some precision. This recipe walks you step by step to make a firm, aromatic crème caramel.
Grilled Meat Marinade
A good grilled meat marinade is essential to make the meat flavorful and tender, not just a piece of grilled meat! Try this delicious, tried-and-true mix for the tastiest grilled meat skewers.
Cheese-and-Butter Stuffed Bread
Cheese-and-butter stuffed bread in an easy, quick home recipe suitable for breakfast or a light dinner. Choose toppings from the suggestions above according to what you have or your preference.
Spicy Potatoes (Batata Harra)
Batata Harra is one of the most famous and delicious Lebanese appetizers. A very tasty, practical recipe that dresses any table alongside other salads. You can control the heat by adjusting the amount of garlic or a pinch of ground red pepper.
Pan-Fried Potatoes with Ground Beef, Onion and Fennel
Pan-fried potato cubes mixed with ground beef, onion and fennel — a very easy, quick and tasty dish. Serve as a side or as a main with fattoush or any salad you like.
Cranberry and Mango Cocktail
A tasty, refreshing cocktail. The combination may seem unusual, but give it a try — it might surprise you.
How to Make Homemade Pancakes
Homemade pancakes—an easy recipe. All the ingredients are likely in your kitchen. The key is using a non-stick pan for best results.
Beef Burger Recipe
A simple, delicious homemade beef burger recipe. The recipe includes a link for making burger buns at home. There's something special about a burger made entirely from scratch!
Easy Meshabbak (Arabic Funnel Fritters)
An extremely easy, clear recipe for meshabbak. This popular traditional sweet is an old favorite that never goes out of style.
Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin soup is a vegetable-rich, nutritious soup we recommend adding to your family’s menu. You’re invited to try this comforting soup and use more pumpkin in your cooking for its benefits.
How to Make the Best Ka'ak
A tested, guaranteed homemade ka'ak recipe! This treat goes by many names—Ka'ak al-Khamis, al-Marqad, or Eid ka'ak—but what matters is that it’s the most delicious version.
Oreo Cheesecake
Oreo cheesecake — a new addition to our special cheesecake recipes. You can make it in a pan or in serving cups.
Avocado Juice (Shake)
Avocado juice — a rich, delicious shake. It’s not a light juice, which makes it excellent with curd (qaysha), nuts and honey. Here’s a special home method.
Cappuccino (No Machine)
Cappuccino — an Italian-style coffee drink that’s become very popular. A type of coffee enjoyed for its foam, best served hot. Here’s a quick homemade method.
Potato Croquettes
Potato croquettes stuffed with mozzarella, breaded and fried until crispy — delicious served alongside chicken or beef steaks and many other dishes.

















