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Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)
Easy namoura — one of the tastiest Arabic desserts. It’s important to let the batter rest as long as possible to ensure success. Garnish namoura with almonds or a touch of orange blossom water.
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!
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.
Homemade Sausage (Sujuk)
Homemade sujuk — a spiced, flavorful sausage you can make at home to control quality and taste. Delicious served in sandwiches or with flatbread.
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.
Znood El-Sitt with Saj Bread
Znood El-Sitt made with saj bread — an easy homemade dessert using a simple clotted-cream filling and saj flatbread. Quick, delicious and perfect any time.
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.
Oven-Roasted Chicken
Oven-roasted chicken. This simple marinade uses only paprika for spice. The roasting technique produces a restaurant-style roast chicken flavor — highly recommended.
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.
Baked Potato and Eggplant Tray
Potato and eggplant tray... slices of potatoes, eggplant, tomatoes, and onions with a minced meat filling. It couldn't be quicker! Prepare this tray when you don't have much time to hollow out and stuff vegetables.
How to Make the Easiest Lamb Kabsa
Kabsa is a beautiful centerpiece for the table and one of the first dishes that comes to mind when we have guests. Here is the easiest lamb kabsa, made with ready-made kabsa spice mix. You will definitely love it. Enjoy!
How to Make Safouf Dessert
Safouf is one of the most well-known Arabic dessert recipes. Its flavor and color depend mainly on turmeric or yellow coloring, which must be of high quality to achieve the desired result.
Easy Layali Lebanon
Layali Lebanon is a delightful Lebanese dessert with a memorable name. Try this very easy Layali Lebanon recipe and serve it chilled with cream and pistachios. Perfect to enjoy with guests from the heart of Lebanese cuisine!
How to Make Pizza Dough
Secrets to pizza success lie in the dough—here’s the classic dough method and your choice of toppings.
How to Make Katayef Batter
A simple, home-tested Katayef batter recipe. You can fill them with pistachios, walnuts, or cream, and cook them on the stove or fry them in hot oil.
Kafta Tray Bake
Kafta tray bake is a traditional dish in Lebanese and Levantine cooking, and it is a great option when you have family and children around. You can serve it with rice or simply enjoy it with the potatoes cooked alongside it.
How to Make Lahm bi Ajeen
Lahm bi ajeen made with a successful, delicious recipe. The dough is to your taste and works for all kinds of manakish, and the topping is simply irresistible! Perfect for breakfast or lunch, lahm bi ajeen is always a great choice.
How to Make Molokhia
Molokhia, or molokhiyyeh, in a delicious recipe... served with lemon juice and fluffy rice with vermicelli! You must try this method.

















