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One-Pot Cake
A straightforward guide to making a cake in a pot (one-pot cake) that uses common pantry ingredients, with step-by-step directions to bake in a pot instead of a traditional pan.
Kabuli Rice (Kabli Rice)
Kabli (Kabuli) Rice is a well-known dish in Saudi cuisine, alongside dishes like Machboos and Kabsa. This healthy variation skips heavy meats and fats.
Chinese Chicken Salad
A salad from Chinese cuisine that combines boiled chicken and shrimp... Try this recipe as a change from the familiar traditional salads.
Muhallabia
Muhallabia is a beloved traditional dessert enjoyed by both adults and children, and it is also an elegant dish for serving to guests. A light, clean dessert that suits any time...
Tray Kibbeh
Tray kibbeh is a well-known traditional dish in the Levant, especially Lebanon and Syria. It can be served with green salad and yogurt-cucumber salad.
Rice Mujaddara with Saffron
A hint of saffron adds a bright twist to a classic dish—Rice Mujaddara. The traditional mujaddara (the red version) is made with bulgur, while this rice-based version uses rice. Today’s recipe offers a saffron-infused Mujaddara.
Cocoa Checkerboard Squares
A lovely variation of checkerboard squares that brings cocoa into the mix, giving this traditional dessert a cocoa twist. Will you try it?
Spicy Eggplant
This spicy eggplant recipe, made this way, is one of the old and well-known Lebanese dishes. It is completely vegetarian, and its ingredients are found in every home.
Muhammara
Muhammara is one of the recipes closest to our hearts, and it can be served as a side dish with many meals, especially meats. Try it the way "What Are We Cooking Today?" makes it, and you won't be anything but delighted :)
Mafteqa
Mafteqa is a well-known traditional Beirut dish. It is not a difficult recipe, but it does require patience and a long time over the heat. It is a special dish often made for celebrations and special occasions.
Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is an easy Lebanese dessert and a great recipe for kids! It uses just a few ingredients and is a wholesome treat we recommend trying.
Potato Kibbeh
Arab cuisine is full of healthy vegetarian recipes that don't rely on any kind of meat! And for kibbeh lovers who prefer not to eat meat, especially raw meat, this is the perfect recipe.
Rolled Kunafa with Custard
Today’s dessert, though traditional in name, is elevated this time with a special preparation. Try this recipe and tell us how it turned out.
Beehive Cake with Cheese and Thyme - Video
What’s to stop the traditional beehive bread from becoming a two-tier cake filled with cheese and thyme? A great idea, especially for children’s birthday parties :)
How to Make Ouzi - Ghouzi
This ouzi, or ghouzi, recipe is a modern version that saves time and effort compared with making the traditional dish...
Maqroun
Maqroun is a delicious sweet. You may like it fried, which is the traditional version, but you can also bake it in the oven for a lighter taste and fewer calories :)
Chicken Musakhan Rolls
Palestinian cuisine is known for musakhan, a delicious dish especially when made the traditional way. One of the essentials of musakhan is local sumac, since its flavor is what gives the dish its signature taste with the chicken. This is a quick and easy recipe from the "What Are We Cooking Today" kitchen for making Musakhan Rolls.
Kofta with Tahini
Have you tried making kofta with tahini, or do you prefer the traditional version with potatoes and tomato sauce? Variety is always good and may be especially welcome for the family and children :)