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Fried Kibbeh Boats
Kibbeh boats are a very special way to serve the tastiest appetizers with any filling you like, using one dough: kibbeh dough! Try them and you’ll find they’re very practical and a real crowd-pleaser for special occasions.
How Do We Make the Tastiest Lahm Bi Ajeen at Home?
A wonderful, detailed homemade lahm bi ajeen recipe from start to finish. You can bake the dough in a gas or electric oven, just keep a close eye on it to get the color you want. Serve lahm bi ajeen with yogurt!
Petifor Without an Oven or Mixer
Petifor without an oven or mixer — could it be any easier? You can now make these crisp, tender petifor on the stovetop with the same crunchy, delicate texture. Get the method now.
Pistachio Mafroukeh
Pistachio mafroukeh is a rich, much-loved Arabic dessert for Ramadan. It’s easy to make at home, decorated with nuts and served with syrup.
Homemade Shaibiyat
Detailed homemade shaibiyat recipe — the dough is made from scratch with skill and care. Make shaibiyat from A to Z at home and enjoy them fresh; you won’t buy them again.
Green Tortilla Bread
A great green tortilla bread recipe, perfect for fajitas or tacos. The green color comes from spinach—use spinach juice or pureed spinach for the dough.
Dawood Basha (Meatballs) with Rice
Dawood Basha is a dish of Turkish origin that has become a beloved family classic across the Arab world — popular with both children and adults.
Walnut Maamoul (Filled Shortbread)
Homemade walnut maamoul — an easy, detailed recipe for the best walnut‑filled maamoul. Use the same dough to fill with dates or pistachios if you prefer.
Cinnamon Rolls (Cinnabon-Style)
Cinnamon rolls — a delicious dough roll filled with cinnamon, cocoa and sugar. Topped with sweetened condensed milk and melted chocolate; add walnuts if you like.
How to Make Othmaliyeh or Basma Dessert
Basma or Othmaliyeh... two layers of Othmaliyeh vermicelli filled with fresh qashta (clotted cream). And of course, don't forget the pistachios, which add richness and flavor. A very special dessert, served with atr (sugar syrup).
How to Make the Best Cookies - Video
From the tastiest orange-flavored cookies. It is important to pay attention to the dough texture so the cookies do not become hard after baking. Try this recipe and add your own touches by shaping it according to the initials of your family members.
Orange-Soaked Thursday Cookies
A simple home recipe for Thursday cookies (also known as Eid cookies). Regardless of the name, these cookies are among the tastiest and most popular in the Arab world. You can adjust the thickness to yield soft or crisp cookies.
Cream-Filled Athmaliya Pastry
A delicious, tested home recipe for a cream-filled Athmaliya pastry. You can use store-bought Athmaliya dough to prepare this recipe, or click the link inside the recipe for instructions to make the dough at home.












