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Potato Salad
Potato salad is a delicious, easy-to-prepare salad... a tasty vegetarian dish that is light and perfect as an appetizer, on its own, or even as a light healthy dinner...
Beetroot Salad
Beetroot salad, also known as beet, is one of the most delicious salads. This recipe provides an easy way to enjoy it.
Apricot Leather Muhallabia
Muhallabia is a well-known, easy-to-make dessert, but the way this recipe is served and combined with qamar al-din is something new! Try it and let us know what you think.
All-Purpose Dough
An all-purpose dough — very easy to make. Use it for any pastry you like: manaqish, pizza or savory pies.
Diamond Dessert (Almasiya)
Almasiya (Diamond Dessert): a traditional Arab treat that pairs milk pudding with orange milk pudding in a harmonious blend of flavors and colors.
Wheat Pudding with Nuts, No Milk
Milk-free wheat pudding is the ultimate winter dessert if you like serving it warm... Boiled wheat gives you energy and warmth! You can also enjoy it cold.
Turmeric Kaak (Kaak al-Aqda al-Safra)
Turmeric kaak (also called al-marqad) — a popular, much-loved traditional kaak. Methods vary regionally and by cook, but it’s consistently a favorite. Try it!
How to Make Green Za'atar Salad
A recipe with aroma, flavor, and simplicity all in one! Try this refreshing green za'atar salad and serve it alongside meat and fish dishes for a complete, very delicious meal.
Chocolate Pudding
Chocolate pudding—an easy and delicious dessert to try, especially when you have guests.
Rice with Vegetables and Escalope
Vegetable rice is a rich and delicious recipe. We serve it alongside escalope, and it can also be served with shrimp in the same way.
Pan-Fried Green Fava Beans
Pan-fried green fava beans are one of those vegetarian recipes that only come around in fava bean season. They are delicious, and there are several ways to make them. Some prepare them as "3asoura," while others like to add coriander. Here is this easy and tasty method. Ingredients: about...
Turkish Balloon Bread with Sesame
Balloon bread is one of the tastiest kinds of bread. When fried, it puffs up, making it easy to open and fill with any filling you like. It can be served at different times of day, depending on the filling you choose.
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!
Yogurt and Grated Cucumber Salad
This time, a yogurt and grated cucumber salad! No need to add water, because the liquid released by the cucumber is enough. Very refreshing.
Purslane Salad with Yogurt
Do you know purslane salad, or purslane with yogurt? It is similar to cucumber yogurt salad, but with finely chopped purslane stems instead of cucumber. What do you think?
Ice Cream with Almonds and Caramel
A delicious ice cream with almonds and caramel recipe! You can replace the almonds with another type of nuts, according to your preference, and the result will impress your family either way!
Mexican Nachos Salad
Nachos salad is one of the easiest salads and is served with chips — but not just any chips, Doritos! We recommend enjoying it in the evening because it combines a light meal with a satisfying crunch.
Jerusalem-Style Palestinian Hummus with Tahini
Jerusalem-style hummus with tahini from beloved Palestine... a detailed homemade recipe made the traditional way! All kinds of mezze are served with olive oil. Enjoy :)

















