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Turkish Cracked Cookies
Turkish cracked cookies are a delicious and easy dessert. Try this recipe to make crackled Turkish cookies to enjoy with tea.
Beef Steak with Pomegranate Molasses
How would you like to prepare and enjoy meat? This steak recipe uses pomegranate molasses as a key component to give the meat its distinctive flavor.
How to Make Thursday Kaak, or Marqad
Thursday kaak, marqad, or even Eid kaak — whatever the name in each country, this is an easy and very delicious recipe. The names may vary, but this is the easiest version. Try it!
Cheesecake Recipe
An easy and distinctive cheesecake recipe. Even though it takes some chilling time in the fridge, it is simple to make and approachable for anyone.
Plant-Based Rice Pudding
A very special recipe, free from all animal derivatives... a plant-based rice pudding recipe suitable for all vegetarians.
How to Make Sheikh al-Mahshi Eggplant
A very tasty and easy recipe for making Sheikh al-Mahshi eggplant. You can serve Sheikh al-Mahshi eggplant with rice for a complete meal the whole family will love.
Namoura (Basbousa) Recipe
A very tasty Namoura recipe made the authentic way and easy to follow. You can control the amount of syrup to achieve the sweetness you want.
How to Make Lahm Bi Ajeen
Lahm bi ajeen is one of the tastiest pastries, and there are many different seasoning variations. Try this recipe for lahm bi ajeen, and serve it with yogurt and lemon for a special and delicious breakfast.
Coconut Namoura with Custard
A wonderful and tasty recipe for coconut Namoura with custard. This Namoura takes some time to prepare, but it’s not difficult, and following the clear steps yields the best coconut Namoura with custard.
Crispy Fried Fish Fillets
A quick, flavorful way to prepare boneless fish fillets with a crunchy coating, served with a mayonnaise dip and pickled cucumber.
Carrot Dessert
Very easy, very quick, and incredibly tasty! Carrot Dessert is a traditional sweet that doesn't take much effort and uses ingredients you likely have at home. We recommend you try it.
Aleppine Kibbeh, Delicate Kibbeh
A somewhat different method for fried kibbeh, this version comes from the Aleppo kitchen. Try this traditional, flavorful approach as a change of pace.
Baba au Rhum Cake
Baba au rhum is a famous French dessert that is traditionally prepared quite differently from this recipe... here, baba au rhum is made in a large cake pan instead of individual molds, and it is soaked with syrup.
Grape Molasses Cookies
A wonderful and easy recipe for grape molasses cookies! What makes these cookies special is that they contain no added sugar and rely entirely on the sweetness of the molasses. We recommend trying this recipe.
Mini Kada Qader Cakes
The famous Kada Qader cake presented in a fresh, innovative way! Instead of serving in a large pan, why not portion it into small muffin cups? A wonderful idea.
Kafta Tray Bake
Kafta tray bake is a traditional dish in Lebanese and Levantine cooking, and it is a great option when you have family and children around. You can serve it with rice or simply enjoy it with the potatoes cooked alongside it.
Znoud El Sit with Bread
Simplicity at its best... there's nothing sweeter than simplicity. This dessert is surprisingly easy, even when the recipes seem challenging, all thanks to the brilliant women of Shu Tabkhin Today for turning everyday ingredients into a luxurious, first‑class dish!
Maamoul with Ashta
Maamoul is delicious any time of year, not just during Eid :) Or at least that is what we tell ourselves so we can eat it all the time. This recipe is different from the traditional maamoul made with Aleppo pistachios or dates and walnuts; this version is filled with delicious ashta!