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Meat, Onion and Tomato Skillet
A quick, simple skillet of small-cut or coarsely minced meat sautéed with onions and tomatoes. Traditionally served with Arabic bread.
How to Make Rice Halva
Have you tried Rice Halva? Give it a try and you’ll be amazed by its wonderful flavor!!! Here is the traditional, easy method for Rice Halva.. Enjoy!
How to Make Pistachio Turkish Delight
Pistachio Turkish delight is a beloved and very delicious traditional sweet. You can make it in advance, wrap each piece individually, and serve it at happy celebrations.
Buche de Noel Christmas Cake
No Christmas celebration is complete without bûche de Noël! This traditional cake has become one of the annual festive treats of the season, and we have the perfect recipe for you to make your own this year.
Maajouqa with Cheese (Maajouqa)
Maajouqa is a well-known traditional treat in Tripoli, northern Lebanon. It doesn’t require many ingredients or much time to make, but its taste and aroma linger in children’s memories for years.
Peas and Rice Stew
Most stews rely on garlic and coriander, but this pea stew is nontraditional and leaves coriander to taste. It uses lamb neck and classic vegetables for a hearty dish.
Shaibiyat
A new recipe and a different way to serve shaibiyat with ashta. Shaibiyat is a classic, traditional sweet, but we can always add our own touches, especially in the final decorating stage.
Orange Cake
There’s nothing tastier than a traditional orange cake recipe! A cake that’s delicious at any time and great for guests and family. If you haven’t tried it yet, we invite you to give it a go now.
Mafroukeh
Mafroukeh is one of the classic, popular traditional desserts. There are many ways to prepare it, and every home cook has her own special touch that makes mafroukeh an irresistible dish.
Light Orange Cake
We are publishing a series of light recipes suitable for those who want to watch their weight... Today, straight from the #WhatAreYouCookingToday kitchen, we bring you this light orange cake recipe.
Halabi Pistachio Madlouka
This traditional recipe is popular during the holy month of Ramadan, but there’s no reason not to enjoy its flavor year-round.
Mini Madlouqa - Video
Madlouqa is a delicious Eastern dessert that’s easy to make, and here we present it as small discs served as individual portions, each decorated separately. You can also use the same ingredients and method to create a larger Madlouqa in its traditional form.
Wheat Grain Dessert
Wheat grain dessert is one of the tastiest traditional wheat recipes. It is prepared this way especially in northern Syria, and it resembles saniniyeh or sanoniyeh, which is often served when a child’s first tooth appears.
Authentic Palestinian Musakhan Chicken
Authentic Palestinian musakhan chicken with a detailed, traditional recipe just as Palestinian women make it. Olive oil gives the chicken an extra touch in both browning and flavor, and don’t forget to be generous with the sumac.
Red Lentil Mujaddara Recipe
Red lentil mujaddara is one of Lebanon’s traditional recipes, especially famous in South Lebanon. It is very nourishing, since it combines lentils and bulgur, both of which offer important nutritional benefits.
Tomato Kamouna
Tomato kamouna is one of the tastiest traditional vegetarian recipes, with a special charm that surpasses the fanciest dishes. The kamouna spice blend is essential for success with this dish, and you’ll find a link to how to make it within the recipe.
How to Make Fried Chicken Wings
Fried chicken wings in a delicious recipe.... We marinate the chicken long enough, then coat them in a mixture that gives them the desired color and crispiness! We hope you enjoy our method
Laminated Sambousek with Two Doughs
A brilliant, flaky sambousek made by combining two types of dough — water (oil) dough and butter dough. Try mixing two doughs in one recipe for extra flakiness. Full details below.