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Petifor Without an Oven or Mixer
Petifor without an oven or mixer — could it be any easier? You can now make these crisp, tender petifor on the stovetop with the same crunchy, delicate texture. Get the method now.
Pistachio Mafroukeh
Pistachio mafroukeh is a rich, much-loved Arabic dessert for Ramadan. It’s easy to make at home, decorated with nuts and served with syrup.
Authentic Kunafa Fark Dough
An authentic, tried-and-true recipe for kunafa 'fark' dough. Easy to make at home — follow the tips below and you won’t need to buy ready-made fark anymore.
Okra with Meat and Lamb Ribs
Okra with meat — a rich, distinctive stew, even more indulgent with lamb ribs. Here’s how to make it; hope you try it.
Manakish Dough for Diets (Guilt-Free)
How to make manakish dough suitable for a diet or weight-loss plan so you can enjoy delicious manakish without worrying about calories. A simple, well-tested homemade recipe — just be sure to give the dough enough time to rest.
Chocolate Filled with Almonds and Walnuts
Homemade nut-filled chocolate — an easy recipe. Once you make these at home you won't buy them ready-made again. Prepare chocolate cubes filled with nuts and enjoy them with guests and kids.
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.
Three Breads from One Dough
Homemade bread is irresistible. This single dough can be shaped to make French rolls, toast loaf, or hamburger buns—only the shaping differs.
Yule Log with Chocolate Cream
Yule log with chocolate cream — an easy recipe to make a delicious yule log at home. Chill for several hours or preferably overnight so it firms up well.
Easy Date Fingers
Date fingers (kleicha) — a classic Arabic sweet you can make at home. Try this tested recipe from Shou Tabkhin Today. Don’t forget sesame and nigella seeds for dipping!
Khabisa (Beirut-style Dessert)
Khabisa — a traditional Beirut dessert. Very easy and nutty, yet light. Don’t cut it until it has completely cooled. Here’s how to make it.
How to Make Baba Ganoush
Baba ganoush — one of the tastiest Lebanese dips. Delicious alongside many dishes; try it with fish. Baba ganoush is tasty and healthy.
How to Make Alat (Hindbeh)
Alat (hindbeh) is a light, healthy Lebanese meze. There are several ways to prepare it—some simply boil and dress it with lemon and olive oil, others sauté it with onions or top it with fried onions.
Mshabbak (Lace Sweet Pastry)
Mshabbak (also called the Arabic lace pastry) is a traditional syrup-dipped fried dessert. This recipe includes instructions for coloring the syrup, if desired.
Maha Eye Cookies
Maha Eye Cookies are a beautiful Arabic sweet in both appearance and taste. Named for their eye-like shape, they’re popular and made from widely available ingredients.
Brazilian Sonho (Cream-Filled Doughnuts)
Sonho — a Brazilian sweet made from fried dough filled with cooked, cooled pastry cream. Dust with powdered sugar to serve. A very delicious treat we recommend trying.
Za'atar Ka'ak (Thyme Ka'ak)
Za'atar ka'ak — an easy homemade ka'ak flavored with fresh za'atar. Serve at breakfast with cheeses, yogurt and tea.
Easy Homemade Qatayef Dough
Homemade Qatayef dough in an easy recipe that can be prepared to be tastier, cleaner, and less expensive than buying it ready-made. We recommend trying our recipe for the best Qatayef dough!

















