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Tomato Kamouneh - Bulgur with Tomatoes
Tomato kamouneh is a well-known and beloved traditional vegetarian dish in some areas of Lebanon, especially in South Lebanon. The way it is prepared may vary from one woman to another, but its simplicity always makes it a flavorful dish made with the fewest and least expensive ingredients.
How to Make and Fry Zalabia
Zalabia made with a delicious, detailed homemade recipe... You can eat it for breakfast with labneh or cheese, or turn it into a sweet treat by adding syrup or sugar. What do you prefer?
How to Make Homemade Knafeh Cake
Knafeh cake... Many prepare knafeh at home. Here's a detailed recipe for making the cake as well. The most important part of this recipe is allowing the dough to rest to achieve the desired result.
How to Make Zlabia?
Here is a delicious zlabia recipe to enjoy after breakfast or as suhoor during the holy month.
Cheese Pastries with a Light, Flaky Dough
A method for making soft, tender dough that yields very tasty, homemade pastries. Try preparing this dough for any cheese-filled pies you like.
How to Make Cherry Pie
A wonderful homemade recipe for cherry pie or pound cake. Try it with any fruit you have on hand, whether cherries, strawberries, or any other suitable fruit.
How to Make Homemade Pizza
Pizza — who doesn’t love it? One of the tastiest baked pastries, loved by adults and children alike. Here is a dough recipe that works 100% every time — whether you like it hot or prefer it cold! :)
Ma'karoun (Zaynab's Fingers)
Ma'karoun is a much-loved Arabic sweet — known for its richness and tender texture. This recipe includes many tips to help you get the best result!
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.
How to Make Cheese Burek
A tried-and-true homemade recipe for making cheese burek in an easy and very delicious way. You can prepare a large batch of cheese burek, freeze it, and use it whenever needed.
Mudabbala (Mukazzala) Labneh
Mudabbala (mukazzala) labneh — an irresistible, reliable recipe. Enjoy it anytime, especially at breakfast. Very easy to make!
How to Make Kunafa with Cheese
Cheese kunafa in a trusted home recipe. You can use ready-made kataifi pastry or try the house-made kataifi recipe included in the recipe.
Ful Medames: How to Make Fava Bean Stew
Ful medames is one of the tastiest breakfast dishes in the Levant. The way of preparing and serving ful medames in Lebanon differs from Egypt, and every cook puts her own signature on making it.
How to Make Meat or Cheese Sambousek
Meat or cheese sambousek is one of the most popular pastries on the table because it makes a great appetizer with a variety of dishes. Here is the method for the most successful dough, one that will never give you trouble when sealing it.
Makhshash Dessert, or Vermicelli Dessert
Makhshash dessert, or vermicelli and biscuit dessert, is a distinctive and unusual recipe that is very popular and easy to make. It can be prepared with kataifi vermicelli if Pakistani vermicelli is not available.
Mafroukah Dough Method
Mafroukah dough: a detailed homemade recipe. The recipe includes a link to make homemade qareesheh (strained cream) as well. Enjoy Mafroukah anytime — bon appétit.
Ma'karoun Sweets (Zainab's Fingers)
Clear homemade recipe for ma'karoun, also known as Zainab's Fingers. Loved by adults especially — a classic, delicious traditional sweet.
How to Make Cream Cake?
Cream cake, or qaimar cake, is a very successful and beautiful cake in both appearance and taste. Serve this rich, cream-flavored cake to your guests and family, and you are sure to win their admiration.

















