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Green Okra Stew
Green okra stew — a favorite for many because it’s tasty, delicious and nutritious. Serve with plain white rice or fluffy vermicelli rice.
Green Okra Stew with Meat
A delicious, traditional green okra stew. Okra is considered a luxurious, royal-style dish. You’ll also find the method for making rice with vermicelli in the recipe. Enjoy!
How to Make Grape Leaves with Olive Oil
Grape leaves with olive oil are one of those recipes that can truly be called royal :) Everyone loves them, and there is no disagreement about how delicious they are :) Here is how to prepare them in one of the tastiest ways.
Green Beans in Olive Oil Without Tomatoes
Green beans in olive oil are one of the most popular summer dishes... they can be made without tomatoes or any sauce at all, like this super easy recipe.
Green Beans in Olive Oil
A delicious homemade green beans in olive oil recipe! Serve it cold, and it tastes best when chilled from the refrigerator. Delicious with cucumber and onion.
Boiled Potato Salad with Vegetables
A simple homemade boiled potato salad that is very tasty. It can be served cold and is delicious with boiled eggs!
Rice with Grape-Leaf Filling in Olive Oil
Rice with grape-leaf filling is a delicious recipe many of you may not have tried yet — but it's worth it. The grape-leaf filling in oil is mixed with the rice and cooked on the stove, giving an amazing taste and aroma.
How to Make Kousa bil Laban (Zucchini in Yogurt)
Kousa bil laban, like other yogurt-based dishes, is very distinctive and delicious. It takes some time to prepare because it’s made in stages, but the family will be delighted with this wonderful recipe—especially since we add some pieces of meat!
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!
Zucchini and Grape Leaves in Olive Oil
A delicious vegan dish for preparing zucchini and grape leaves in oil. You can adjust the acidity of the grape leaves and zucchini in oil by adjusting the lemon juice to taste.
Swiss Chard Leaves with Olive Oil
Swiss chard leaves with olive oil is a light and delicious vegetarian dish. Here is the detailed method. It can be served cold from the fridge, just like grape leaves.
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!
Manaqish with Sreysirah (boiled wheat husk)
Sreysirah is the husk of wheat after boiling and crushing. Add one cup to the manaqish dough and enjoy this delicious, nutritious dough.
Healthy Cake
Oil-free cake? Flourless cake? Everything is possible, and this recipe is a prime example of a healthy cake.
Potato Chips
Homemade potato chips... the method could not be easier and the result is more than wonderful. Crispy potato chips that you will keep reaching for. At the very least, cleanliness and the quality of the oil are guaranteed.
Pickled Turnips
An easy pickled turnip recipe that doesn’t even require boiling water — so it’s quick, too! The result is lightly salted, tender pickled turnips with a satisfying crunch when you bite into them.
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.
How to Make Chocolate Basbousa
Chocolate basbousa made with an easy recipe... Where are the chocolate lovers? You’ll surely enjoy its delicious flavor and soft texture, and it’s perfect for kids and for serving guests.

















