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Stuffed Zucchini with Tahini
This is an unconventional take on stuffed zucchini, marrying Lebanon’s well-known squash with a tahini blend that gives the dish a unique and distinctive flavor.
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.
Zalabia
Zalabia made at home, with an especially delicious touch of anise! You can serve it for breakfast with labneh, for example, or turn it into a sweet treat by dipping it in sugar or syrup.
Tripoli-Style Falafel Recipe
Tripoli-style falafel is one of the most delicious old traditional recipes, made with chickpeas and no fava beans. It is especially tasty with tahini sauce, tomato slices, and pickles in an Arabic bread sandwich!
Zalabiya
Zalabiya is one of the old and well-known pastries in Lebanese cuisine. It is often eaten for breakfast with labneh, za'atar, and other traditional breakfast dishes, but it can easily be turned into a sweet dish by dipping it in syrup. The choice is yours: do you want your zalabiya sweet or savory?
Mafroukeh
Mafroukeh is a delicious dessert enjoyed in every time and place. Every lady in the Shou Tabkheen El Yom group has her own way of making this special sweet, so how about trying our recipe today?
Sour Green Grape Juice
All kinds of juices are popular in hot weather, and today we’re making #grape_juice ... Some people don’t know it, while others make it with sugar instead of salt.
Maamoul Rolls with Date, Chocolate, and Coconut
Maamoul in all its varieties is delicious and one of the most popular Levantine pastries people always ask for. This recipe includes three tasty fillings: date, chocolate, and coconut.
How to Make Fish Tagine
A distinctive fish tagine recipe that brings together fish, tahini, and a variety of citrus fruits in one dish... Citrus with tahini is a whole story. Have you tried it before? You should try it now.
Successful Homemade Pizza with Corn Flour
Pizza is one of the most delicious pastries—especially when it’s made with corn flour and 4 types of cheese! Make this pizza using this easy, simple method and you’ll definitely love it.
Raisins
Raisins are among the tastiest dried fruits, and are simply dried grapes. They are used in both sweet and savory recipes and are known for their high nutritional value. Make them at home easily!
Indian Chicken or Butter Chicken
Indian chicken, or butter chicken, in an easy recipe with a distinctive, rich flavor thanks to the addition of cream and butter. This is a very practical recipe, served with white rice and naan bread.
Tray-Baked Minced Meat with Tomatoes and Onions
Meat with tomatoes and onions is one of the tastiest recipes, especially when made with tender shredded meat. It is served with white rice or eaten with bread.
Batata Hara
Batata hara, or potatoes with coriander and garlic, is a wonderful Lebanese appetizer! It is made with fresh green coriander, served with a squeeze of lemon, and eaten with bread... nothing better.
Grilled Lamb Kofta
Grilled kofta is one of the tastiest kinds of barbecue, and it is very easy to prepare... Delicious with hummus and tahini and a tabbouleh-style salad with parsley and sumac. Here is the best seasoning for lamb kofta.
Mixed Vegetable Stew
Mixed vegetable stew is a super tasty dish served with rice or Arabic bread. It can be made vegetarian, or you can add pieces of meat to turn it into a vegetable stew.
Potatoes with Meat, Mushrooms, and Carrots
Potatoes are delicious however you prepare them, but variety is important too! So we’re sharing this easy method for making one of the tastiest and simplest potato dishes with meat. Serve it with rice or eat it with bread, as desired.
Coconut and Peanut Dessert
For everyone who loves coconut and peanuts, here’s a sweet recipe that brings the two together. Try these coconut and peanut squares for a rich dessert that’s easy to prepare.

















