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How to Make Meat Shawarma Crepes
Who says meat shawarma is only delicious in Arabic bread? Try making this meat shawarma recipe in a crepe, and you are sure to love it.
How to Make Aish El Saraya Dessert
Aish El Saraya is one of the easiest Arabic desserts. This recipe is made with toasted bread soaked in syrup, topped with a cooked cream layer. Garnish as desired.
How to Make the Best Maqroun
How to make the best traditional sweet maqroun with an easy, tested recipe! One of the tastiest and easiest Arabic desserts to prepare, loved by both adults and children.
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!
Shami Mishabbak (Levantine Meshabbak)
Shami Mishabbak — one of the most delicious and easy Levantine sweets. This traditional Arab dessert is much loved. Try our successful homemade recipe.
How to Make Kibbeh Nayyeh?
Kibbeh nayyeh is one of the tastiest appetizers. Served with plenty of olive oil on top, it can also be served with vegetables and is traditionally eaten with Arabic bread.
Qatayef with Cheese
Cheese-filled qatayef — a beloved Arabic sweet, especially during Ramadan, but delicious year-round. The same batter can be used to fill qatayef with walnuts (see note in recipe).
Fried Maakoron Sweets
Maakoron are traditional Arab fried sweets with a crisp texture. Simple ingredients and easy to make—deep-fried, then dipped in cold sugar syrup (qatar/shira) and served.
How to Make Pistachio Madlouqa with Ashta
Pistachio madlouqa with ashta is a delicious and easy-to-make Arabic dessert. This recipe brings together madlouqa and homemade ashta.
Reliable Croissant Recipe
Croissants are one of the most popular breakfast pastries on Arab tables. No need to buy croissants ready-made anymore with the easy, tried-and-tested recipes from Shaw Tabbakheen El Youm.
Beetroot Mutabbal (Beet Dip)
A beetroot mutabbal (beet dip), a tasty and easy starter. Beets are rich in health benefits that are easy to overlook in our Arab kitchen.
How Do We Make Maqroun Dessert?
Maqroun dessert is one of the tastiest and easiest Arabic sweets for anyone who loves syrupy, rich desserts. Making it at home is very easy—you can prepare it yourself and it will turn out well the first time.
Harissa Tray Bake
Harissa is one of the most delicious Arab sweets. Besides being tasty and perfect for serving guests, it is very easy to make, and the result is even better than the best sweet shops.
How to Make Baklava at Home
How to make baklava at home from A to Z is in this recipe... Who loves making Arabic sweets? This recipe will definitely interest you and be very useful because it is detailed and successful.
How to Make Chocolate Basbousa
Chocolate basbousa is a modern version of the famous Arabic basbousa dessert. Adding chocolate sauce turns it into a rich, distinctive new treat that satisfies our chocolate cravings.
Lobiya bi Zayt
Lobiya bi Zayt is a recipe that couldn’t be easier. Who would serve it with fluffy rice? And who would eat it with Arabic bread? It’s delicious with cucumber and sweet green pepper.
Homemade Shaabiyat
Shaabiyat is one of the tastiest and easiest Arab desserts to prepare. Let’s make it at home—it won’t cost you much, and the cooked cream filling is simply irresistible.
Easy Petit Four Recipe
Petit four is one of the most requested types of cookies. Though originally a French recipe, it has found its way into every home cook’s kitchen for making easy, light desserts at home. Try this successful method.

















