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Shami Mishabbak (Levantine Meshabbak)
Shami Mishabbak — one of the most delicious and easy Levantine sweets. This traditional Arab dessert is much loved. Try our successful homemade recipe.
How to Make Kibbeh Nayyeh?
Kibbeh nayyeh is one of the tastiest appetizers. Served with plenty of olive oil on top, it can also be served with vegetables and is traditionally eaten with Arabic bread.
Zucchini Mufarraka (Zucchini with Eggs)
Mufarraka zucchini (zucchini with eggs) — a practical, very easy recipe for a tasty country-style breakfast. Serve with bread and vegetables as you like.
Qatayef with Cheese
Cheese-filled qatayef — a beloved Arabic sweet, especially during Ramadan, but delicious year-round. The same batter can be used to fill qatayef with walnuts (see note in recipe).
Nutella Chocolate Crown
Nutella chocolate crown — a sweet stuffed pastry. The dough is filled with Nutella, sprinkled with cocoa or Nesquik, rolled, then cut into a crown shape. Have fun getting creative!
Tripoli-Style Lahm Bi'Ajin (Meat Flatbreads)
Tripoli in northern Lebanon is famed for its savory dishes. This recipe reveals the secret to preparing lahm bi'ajin in authentic Tripoli style.
Reliable Croissant Recipe
Croissants are one of the most popular breakfast pastries on Arab tables. No need to buy croissants ready-made anymore with the easy, tried-and-tested recipes from Shaw Tabbakheen El Youm.
Brioche with Jam
A wonderful recipe for making brioche with jam. Brioche is a sweet pastry that can be enjoyed at any time, whether for an unconventional breakfast or as a delicious dessert.
Arboozah or Qatifa
Arboozah is a leafy plant similar to molokhia and often grows among it as well. It is known by several names, including qatifa and karboozah. It is cooked with oil and eaten with bread. Try it if you can find it.
How to Make Turkish Delight
Make Turkish delight at home with this super easy recipe! This budget-friendly sweet is often served between two biscuits. Here’s how to make it.
Safouf with Farikha Flour
Safouf is one of the tastiest homemade sweets! It can be made with white flour, or with a mix of white flour and farikha flour just like our recipe. Serve safouf as an energizing, nourishing snack for kids!
Meat, Potato, and Mushroom Bake
A very practical, easy homemade meat, potato, and mushroom bake! Enjoy it with bread or alongside rice. You can also add a sprinkle of mozzarella on top.
Cream Basbousa
This basbousa with cream has a taste and texture similar to cream kanafeh. Enjoy it warm for breakfast or as a sweet treat! An easy recipe we hope you’ll love.
Honey-Glazed Salmon Fillet
Honey salmon in a truly sweet recipe — the marinade is wonderful and brings out the nutritious, healthy, and delicious qualities of the salmon. Enjoy the great flavor in minutes!
The Best Maghli (Caraway Pudding)
Our best maghli (caraway) from Shu Tabkhin Al-Youm — maghli is one of the most delicious Levantine sweets, traditionally served especially when celebrating a newborn!
Easy Homemade Falafel
Easy homemade falafel — a very tasty recipe served with a selection of fresh vegetables and tartar or tahini sauce. Everyone knows falafel, but not everyone knows how to make it. Check out the recipe :)
How to Make Maghli (Caraway Pudding)
How to make maghli (caraway pudding) in a tasty, reliable home-cooked recipe. Maghli is a distinctive Levantine sweet often served for birth celebrations or any occasion. It takes time and effort, but the result is outstanding.
Yellow Lentil Soup
Yellow lentil soup is one of the tastiest and easiest soups. The ingredients are simple and the benefits are many. Make it often — kids will get used to it. Delicious with toasted bread!