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Shish Tawook Sandwiches
Shish tawook with a complete recipe and its distinctive garlic sauce that works every time!! Check the recipe — you’ll definitely love it! Enjoy!
Beef Shawarma Fatteh
A new addition to our site: beef shawarma fatteh. We've already tried hummus, eggplant, vegetable fattet, and beef meatballs—now add this tried-and-true recipe to the list.
Palestinian Muhammar (Spicy Roasted Chicken and Potatoes)
Muhammar is a very popular Palestinian dish: chicken and potatoes in a distinctive spicy sauce. The tray is roasted in the oven until the chicken is well browned.
Turkish Chicken Kebab
An easy, delicious homemade Turkish chicken kebab. Served with several sauces — links to recipes are included. Enjoy!
Qatayef Cones with Cream
Complete recipe for making the best fried qatayef filled with homemade cream. These qatayef are shaped into cones, deep-fried, then filled — give them a try!
All-Purpose Dough
An all-purpose dough — very easy to make. Use it for any pastry you like: manaqish, pizza or savory pies.
How to Make Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori chicken became popular in Arab kitchens for its bold flavor and distinctive spices. Try this detailed recipe from spice mix to baking and the accompanying sauces.
Pasta with Minced Meat and Cheese
Pasta with ground beef topped with shredded mozzarella — a very easy and delicious pasta-and-meat dish. This recipe is quick to prepare and loved by kids and adults alike.
Smoked Chicken Mandi
Smoked chicken mandi — a standout dish. Steaming the rice and chicken together gives the recipe a fantastic flavor. Don’t forget the daqoos (tomato sauce) to finish the plate.
Awama (Luqaimat) — Crisp Syrup-Dipped Dough Balls
A reliable homemade recipe for awama: small fried dough balls that are syrup-dipped. Frying in two stages gives them their signature crispness.
How to Make Turkish Gozleme
Gozleme... Turkish pastries with spinach, feta, and mozzarella cheese... quick to prepare! Served hot for breakfast... We recommend making them. Nothing beats them with a cup of tea!
Homemade Falafel Recipe
Homemade falafel... many prefer not to buy ready-made falafel as long as it's easy to make at home. The important thing is to have a grain grinder available. Falafel is very delicious with vegetables and tarator (tahini sauce).
Mujadara with Rice or Mudardara
Mujadara with Rice, also known as Mudardara. The trick to this recipe is using the correct amount of water so the rice and lentils don't absorb too much. And of course, don't forget the fried onions on top!
How to Make Yellow Rice with Chicken
A tried-and-tested homemade recipe for saffron yellow rice with fried chicken — easy to make and very delicious.
Aleppine Kibbeh, Delicate Kibbeh
A somewhat different method for fried kibbeh, this version comes from the Aleppo kitchen. Try this traditional, flavorful approach as a change of pace.
How to Make Donuts
Donuts are rich, fried sweets that kids love! Make them at home to make sure the oil is clean, and because they’re definitely more economical. Super easy!
Crispy Mashbak (Crunchy Fried Pastry)
A clear, tried-and-true homemade recipe for crispy mashbak — a rich, delicious Arabic sweet that many love. Very easy.
Cinnamon and Chocolate Cinnabon Rolls
A successful, distinctive homemade Cinnabon roll recipe — an unusual filling of cinnamon, cocoa and nuts. Serve warm, topped with chocolate sauce or the white glaze. Delicious with coffee or tea.

















