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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).
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.
Crispy Chicken
Marinated chicken pieces coated and fried or baked until crisp. You can deep-fry for extra crunch or bake for a lighter result.
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.
How to Make Flemish Endive
A very easy way to prepare endive. Fried endive, in all its forms, is one of the tastiest and most nutritious appetizers, and it is suitable for anemia, in addition to its delicious flavor with a squeeze of lemon.
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.
Ashta Qatayef
Ashta qatayef with a detailed recipe, from the batter to the homemade ashta filling the traditional way. The batter can also be used for other fillings, and it can be used for fried qatayef as well.
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.
Tahini Hummus Dip Without Garlic
Tahini hummus is one of the most famous dips and a well-known Lebanese appetizer. It is served with all kinds of grilled meats, or simply on its own, or topped with fried meat.
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.
Daouqieh Dessert
Beirut-style daouqieh dessert made the traditional way... and it could not be easier! We hope you try it. You can garnish it with fried nuts or leave it plain.

















