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Zucchini Gratin
Zucchini gratin is a light, easy-to-make dish we recommend as a very popular side alongside Italian meals. Try it and leave your comments :)
How to Make Mabsoos (Oil Cakes)
Mabsoos are oil-based cakes made without milk, eggs, or sugar. They have a bold, distinctive flavor thanks to fennel, anise, sesame and nigella seeds — delicious with tea!
Syrian Chard Kibbeh
Chard kibbeh — an easy, healthy vegan recipe because it’s boiled in hot water instead of fried. Served with a special sauce included in the recipe. Highly recommended!
How to Make Easy Lentil Soup
Yellow lentil soup — one of the simplest and most requested soups in winter. Preparation varies slightly from cook to cook; here is a quick, easy method. Enjoy!
Zucchini Maqlouba with Tomato
Zucchini maqlouba with tomato is a simple, traditional, healthy and budget-friendly recipe. It's eaten with Arabic bread and doesn't require many ingredients.
Cold Athmaliya with Pakistani Vermicelli
Cold Athmaliya — an alternative to the traditional Athmaliya made with Pakistani vermicelli. A very special, light, and easy recipe that does not require an oven.
Diet Nut Cake
Diet nut cake — light, easy and delicious. Using a small amount of brown sugar and whole wheat flour lowers the calories and makes the cake healthier.
Tomato Stew with Ground Beef
Tomato stew with ground beef — one of the lightest, easiest and quickest stews. It requires only a few ingredients. Very affordable and suitable for adults and children.
Chinese-Style Noodles with Shrimp
Chinese-style noodles with shrimp — flavorful yet light and quick to make. We recommend adding a mix of vegetables. You can substitute beef or chicken if you prefer.
Pasta and Tuna Salad
A colorful, vegetable-rich pasta and tuna salad that works as a light, balanced meal. Garlic and fresh basil add a distinctive flavor. Serve immediately.
Whole Wheat Toast Bread
Whole wheat toast is a very popular bread choice for those following a healthy diet. This clear and easy recipe will definitely please you — bake it for breakfast!
Date and Cinnamon Cake
Date and cinnamon cake — tasty and wholesome. A great snack that kids will love, and a delightful treat with tea for adults.
Yellow Split Lentil Soup
Yellow split lentil soup — a light, nutritious and very tasty soup. Serve with toasted bread and a squeeze of lemon. It pairs well with kibbeh dishes.
Zalabia (Fried Dough) Recipe
Zalabia — one of the tastiest and easiest pastries to make. Serve at breakfast with labneh or as a sweet with sugar or syrup. This version is flavored with anise.
Oatmeal Chocolate Bars
Tasty, wholesome oatmeal and chocolate bars. A tested, healthy recipe — you can swap nuts or butter according to what you have on hand.
Homemade Sfoof
Sfoof Beiti — chefs love making this light, easy dessert because it’s very popular. Sfoof is delicious with coffee or tea and loved by kids.
Minced Meat with Tomatoes
Minced meat with tomatoes — a quick, simple dish ideal for a fast meal or light dinner. Made with a few basic ingredients, served hot with bread or alongside rice.
Shrimp with Soy Sauce and Vegetables
A light, quick shrimp stir-fry with soy sauce and mixed vegetables—low in calories and ideal for lunch or dinner. Don’t overcook the vegetables so they stay crisp and fresh. Serve with a little steamed rice or noodles.