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Farakah Recipe
Farakah is one of the tastiest Lebanese appetizers and has become a hallmark of Lebanese cuisine. Here is the recipe, explained clearly and simply, and delicious beyond compare.
How to Make Zucchini in Tomato Sauce
Zucchini in tomato sauce is an easy, tasty, vegetarian dish eaten with Arabic bread! It is even more delicious when served cold, and potatoes can be added optionally.
Fried Kibbeh Boats
Kibbeh boats are a very special way to serve the tastiest appetizers with any filling you like, using one dough: kibbeh dough! Try them and you’ll find they’re very practical and a real crowd-pleaser for special occasions.
Easy Garlic Sauce
A simple, delicious garlic sauce recipe made without eggs and with just a small amount of oil. Try it this way and you’re sure to love it and make it again and again!
Mahalabia and Jelly Dessert
Mahalabia and Jelly Dessert... an easy recipe everyone will love, kids and adults alike! A refreshing dessert especially suitable for hot weather or summer!
How do I make the tastiest moghli or karawiya?
Moghli, or karawiya, made at home the traditional way... finished with coconut and nuts! It is usually served for the birth of a new baby, but we can enjoy it with or without an occasion, can't we? :)
How to Make Pickled Turnips
Pickled turnips are one of the tastiest things you can serve with a meal, especially with vegetarian dishes made with bulgur and lentils! Here is this recipe for making this special pickle!
Yellow Vegetable Rice with Roasted Chicken
Yellow vegetable rice seasoned with turmeric and tandoori spices. Very tasty—especially the roasted chicken marinade served with the rice!
Balouza Dessert (Syrian Milk Pudding)
Balouza is one of the tastiest Syrian muhallabia-style desserts, given a special touch with orange juice. An easy recipe using ingredients found in most kitchens.
Sujuk Sandwiches
Sujuk sandwiches... one of the tastiest spicy sandwiches. Can be served as a main meal or as small appetizers. We recommend drinking plain yogurt with them to cool the heat :)
Dry Mulukhiyah (Mulukhiyya)
Mulukhiyah — queen of the table, even better when served with roasted onions and made properly down to the smallest detail. Don’t miss this delicious, perfectly executed recipe.
Fried Qatayef with Ashta (Cream)
Fried qatayef with ashta — an easy, much-loved recipe, especially for Ramadan. The recipe includes both the batter and the ashta (cream). Enjoy!
How to Make Biryani Rice
Biryani rice — a must-try aromatic Indian-style rice with chicken, typically served with salad or yogurt.
Homemade Shaibiyat
Detailed homemade shaibiyat recipe — the dough is made from scratch with skill and care. Make shaibiyat from A to Z at home and enjoy them fresh; you won’t buy them again.
Saffouf (Sfoof) with Carob Molasses
Saffouf with carob molasses—an updated take on a classic traditional sweet. You can replace some or all of the sugar with nutritious carob molasses for a delicious result.
Green Tortilla Bread
A great green tortilla bread recipe, perfect for fajitas or tacos. The green color comes from spinach—use spinach juice or pureed spinach for the dough.
Mini Athmaliyyeh
Mini athmaliyyeh made in cupcake molds — small, very tasty portions of this easy-to-prepare Middle Eastern dessert. Here’s a detailed, successful method to try.
Indian Puri (Fried Bread) with Korma Sauce
Puri — a popular Indian fried bread. Traditionally served with grilled spiced chicken, it’s also delicious with dairy, cheeses, or other dishes. This recipe includes an Indian korma sauce to serve alongside.