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Chinese Chicken Salad
A salad from Chinese cuisine that combines boiled chicken and shrimp... Try this recipe as a change from the familiar traditional salads.
Awamat (Arab Donuts)
Awamat are delicious fried dough pastries suitable for any time, but if you are on a strict diet, steer clear—they are typically fried in hot oil or served with syrup.
Fried Zalabia with Sareesira
Zalabia with sareesira, or semolina, or groats... so they won’t absorb oil while frying! Shape them like fingers or small loaves so you can fill them as you like for breakfast!
Swedish Meatballs
From Swedish cuisine comes this delicious, easy meatball recipe. Serve the meatballs with boiled or mashed potatoes and sauce for a complete, nourishing meal.
Grilled Chicken Breast with Milk and Honey
Grilled chicken breast with milk, honey and tandoori spice — a light, clean recipe for a very tender chicken breast with a simple, healthy marinade. Try it; delicious with boiled rice, too.
Small White Bean Stew
A delicious small-bean stew that can be made year-round using dried beans. For best results, soak the beans overnight with a little baking soda, then boil until tender. Serve the stew with rice.
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted turkey is one of the tastiest dishes for gatherings. You can roast the turkey in an oven roasting bag or wrap it in aluminum foil — either way the result is delicious and reliable!
Ten-Minute Dough for Pizza and Pastries
The ten-minute dough — the fastest risen dough you'll find. It needs 10 minutes for the initial rise, then you add more flour and oil and use it immediately. Suitable for pizza and pastries.
Arboozah or Qatifa
Arboozah is a leafy plant similar to molokhia and often grows among it as well. It is known by several names, including qatifa and karboozah. It is cooked with oil and eaten with bread. Try it if you can find it.
How to Make Zalabia
How to make delicious zalabia, one of the tastiest pastries you can enjoy with labneh, thyme, and olives, or turn into a light sweet treat with a few additions of honey and syrup. The dough recipe is from us, and you choose whether to make it sweet or savory :)
Healthy Eggplant Manzala (Moussaka)
Eggplant manzala, aka moussaka! For fans of this dish — here’s a healthier version without frying the eggplant, which usually soaks up a lot of oil. Enjoy.
Eggless Mayonnaise
An egg-free mayonnaise recipe for anyone with an egg allergy or who simply dislikes the taste of eggs. It is also a great option for those concerned about egg spoilage in mayonnaise recipes.
Bulgur with Chicken
Bulgur with chicken — a tasty, simple, healthy home-style recipe. The bulgur is cooked with vermicelli; boiled chicken can be mixed in or served on top.
Classic Chicken Rice
A much-loved rice dish: rice cooked with ground meat, chicken cooking stock and warm spices, topped with boiled chicken and fried nuts. Delicious served with yogurt or salad.
Broccoli Chicken Soup
A soup rich in its ingredients and flavors. Broccoli soup with boiled chicken and a variety of vegetables, made with an easy recipe using ingredients commonly found at home.
Cheesy Baked Potatoes
Cheesy baked potatoes are made in two steps: first boil and mash the potatoes — the rest is in the recipe. An easy, delicious side to serve with beef and chicken dishes.
Syrian Chard Kibbeh
Chard kibbeh — an easy, healthy vegan recipe because it’s boiled in hot water instead of fried. Served with a special sauce included in the recipe. Highly recommended!
Laminated Sambousek with Two Doughs
A brilliant, flaky sambousek made by combining two types of dough — water (oil) dough and butter dough. Try mixing two doughs in one recipe for extra flakiness. Full details below.

















