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Turkish Chicken Kebab
A homemade Turkish kebab — authentic, delicious, and simple. Practical and quick, it won’t take much of your time. Try it and tell us what you think.
Gulf-Style Meat Salona (Meat Stew)
Meat salona is a famous Gulf dish known across the Arab world for its rich flavor. A hearty stew of meat and vegetables served with cooked rice.
Restaurant-Style Crab Meat Salad
A simple and wonderful crab meat salad with avocado and orange. If you love crab or seafood of all kinds, you will surely enjoy this salad.
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.
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.
Turkish Walnut Dessert
A wonderful Turkish walnut dessert for serving guests that is sure to impress—and the best part is that it is very easy to make. Enjoy it with any hot drink of your choice.
Meat, Spinach, and Potato Pies
Delicious, reliable homemade meat, spinach and potato pies. Find the dough recipe and all three fillings — nothing beats homemade pastries.
Turkish Delight with Rose Flavor
Have you ever made Turkish delight at home? It is not an easy recipe, but as we always say: with the ladies of Shu Tabkhin Al-Yawm, anything is possible!
Turkish Chicken Kebab
An easy, delicious homemade Turkish chicken kebab. Served with several sauces — links to recipes are included. Enjoy!
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.
Meatballs with Cheese and Cream
A simple, standout recipe for meat and potato balls with cream and cheese. Highly recommended.
Tray-Baked Minced Meat with Tomatoes and Onions
Meat with tomatoes and onions is one of the tastiest recipes, especially when made with tender shredded meat. It is served with white rice or eaten with bread.
Turkish Kumpir Potatoes
Potato dishes are delicious in all their forms and are often very easy to make. What do you think of kumpir potatoes? Who knows them and who usually makes them? Here is the easy method.
Turkish Boiled Kibbeh, or Katali
Turkish boiled kibbeh, or katali, is one of the most famous recipes in Turkish cuisine. Here is how to make it properly. Tip: use plenty of onion in the filling for a wonderful result!
Fried Meat with Vegetables on the Saj
Fried meat with vegetables in a wonderful home-style recipe in every sense... first, it’s easy; second, it’s quick to prepare; third, cooking it on the saj gives it a distinctive flavor, and most importantly, it doesn’t need many steps to be ready.
How to Make Turkish Kebab
Turkish kebab in a delicious recipe! Make it at home exactly as it is served in Turkish restaurants. The recipe also includes the sauce and the side salad.
Armenian-Style Lahm Bi Ajin
Armenian-style Lahm Bi Ajin offers a different take on the traditional meat-on-dough dish, distinct from the Shaami version. Try this Norma Kitchen rendition and share your thoughts.
How to Make Turkish Simit
Turkish simit made with a delicious homemade recipe! All the details are here—just follow them for the best result. Serve with date molasses and tahini dip!

















