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Semolina Cone Sweets with Dates
A wonderful recipe for making biscuits or ka'ak cones with semolina and dates. A tried-and-tested homemade recipe made with simple ingredients, and we highly recommend giving it a try.
Chocolate and Sugar Almond Dragees
Almond dragees coated in melted chocolate and powdered sugar in an easy homemade recipe. Who doesn't love an almond covered in chocolate? You can make it at home with ease, enjoy it, and serve it to your guests.
Tahini Halva Mold with Photos
Tahini halva is one of those sweets that is found in almost every Arab home! We recommend making it at home because it is very easy and lets you choose the quality of the ingredients used.
How to Make Muhammara with Bulgur
Bulgur muhammara is a traditional Lebanese mezze. It’s somewhat similar to tomato komouna, and red pepper paste gives the dish a distinctive flavor. Give it a try.
Spicy Potatoes (Batata Harra)
Batata Harra is one of the most famous and delicious Lebanese appetizers. A very tasty, practical recipe that dresses any table alongside other salads. You can control the heat by adjusting the amount of garlic or a pinch of ground red pepper.
Layered Apple Cake
A simple, reliable home-style layered apple cake. A sprinkle of ground cinnamon adds wonderful flavor — highly recommended.
Fried Awamat (Arab Doughnuts)
Fried awamat are incredibly delicious sweets. Try this easy recipe from Norma's Kitchen, and you’ll love them and want to make them again.
Turkish Cookies
An authentic Turkish-style cookie recipe that is wonderful in every sense! Enjoy with sweet treats, as a tea-time snack with labneh or thyme, and you can pack it for kids’ lunches. It takes a bit of time to prepare, but the ingredients are common in every home.
Potato Kibbeh
For lovers of hearty, plant-based dishes, this version of potato kibbeh is sure to win you over. The red pepper gives it a beautiful color. Try it and tell us what you think—#Healthy_Eats #Recipes.
Okra Stew
A beloved Bamya-style stew with okra, tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro. Simmered with lamb or bone-in meat, finished with pomegranate molasses for a tangy-sweet finish.
Chicken Curry
A very delicious Indian-style chicken curry! This popular recipe is common across the Arab world, so the ingredients are widely available—from curry powder to coconut milk.
How to Make Lubnia Halva (Milk Halva)
A super easy Saudi Lubnia Halva recipe. You can adjust the sugar to taste for the level of sweetness you prefer. An easy, quick recipe that doesn’t require many ingredients.
How to Make Mghammar, or Eggplant Moussaka
Mghammar is one of the tastiest eggplant recipes! As you read through the recipe, you will immediately want to make this distinctive vegetarian dish. It is especially delicious with onions and sweet peppers!
Easy Meshabek (Fried Sweet Ribbons)
Meshabek — a simple homemade sweet made from a fermented batter, deep-fried and soaked in syrup. Important steps: allow the batter to ferment well and stir before shaping and frying.
Pan-Fried Biftak Beef
An easy homemade biftak beef recipe with just a few ingredients and a simple paprika-based marinade. Serve with salad, potatoes and sautéed vegetables.
Sugar and Chocolate Decorating Icing for Cookies and Desserts
Just two ingredients and less than 10 minutes are enough to make beautiful decorations for cookies and all kinds of desserts! You can write names, letters, and numbers with this easy mixture and use it to decorate most sweets.
Maghli
Maghli, also known as karawiya, is a popular dessert served in the Levant when a baby is born. You can adjust the amount of sugar to achieve the desired sweetness.
Kibbeh with Tahini Sauce
Kibbeh with tahini sauce is a delicious, uncommon dish and a creative way to serve kibbeh patties. The tahini sauce ingredients are unconventional — it includes walnuts and paprika — and this recipe is definitely worth trying.

















