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Homemade Cream Cheese Recipe
A tasty, easy homemade cream cheese recipe. In fact, everything you need to make this cheese is already in the house, and the result is a good amount of spreadable cheese.
Fried Qatayef with Ashta (Cream)
Fried qatayef with ashta — an easy, much-loved recipe, especially for Ramadan. The recipe includes both the batter and the ashta (cream). Enjoy!
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.
Walnut Maamoul (Filled Shortbread)
Homemade walnut maamoul — an easy, detailed recipe for the best walnut‑filled maamoul. Use the same dough to fill with dates or pistachios if you prefer.
How to Make Orange Cake
The aroma and flavor of this cake will make it your new favorite. A wonderful orange cake made with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients and guaranteed results.
How to Make Jallab Drink
Jallab is the number-one Ramadan drink, especially in Syria, Jordan, Palestine, and Lebanon. We’re used to buying it ready-made and diluting it with water, but making it at home is something else :)
Qashtaliyyeh
Who loves qashtaliyyeh? One of the tastiest and easiest Lebanese desserts—try it chilled straight from the fridge, and enjoy!
How to Make Karabeej and Tarabish at Home
Karabeej, or Tarboush el-Balad, made at home in a recipe that is more than delicious and truly wonderful. The same cream is used for both recipes, and it is super economical. Adults will love it before kids, thanks to the childhood memories it brings back.
How to Make Tomato Juice
Tomato juice is a staple in every home kitchen. Do you buy it ready-made, or make it yourself? In this recipe, we used Omani tomatoes, but you can use mountain tomatoes, for example, or any type of tomato you find suitable.
Homemade Qatayef Batter
Homemade qatayef batter with a wonderful recipe we never change. It turns out great every time and works with different fillings. You can use it for raw qatayef with asafiri filling, or stuff it and fry it. Try it and let us know what you think.
How to Make Kibbeh in Yogurt Sauce, or Labanieh
Kibbeh in yogurt sauce, or Labanieh, made the traditional way. This is one of the classic heritage dishes. It is very delicious and can be served alongside fluffy rice.
How to Make Syrian Muhammara
Syrian muhammara is an easy and delicious homemade recipe. It is one of the well-known vegetarian appetizers in Syria, especially in Aleppo, and is often served alongside grilled meats.
How to Make Chicken Couscous
Chicken couscous is one of the most famous dishes in the Arab Maghreb countries. Here is this delicious and easy method, and most importantly, you won’t need the special pot used to make this recipe.
How to Make Crêpes
Crêpes are one of the first desserts that come to mind when we decide to make a quick, delicious sweet treat. They can be filled with whatever you like, such as jam or chocolate sauce. Here is an easy way to make them.
How to Make Tortilla Bread
Tortilla bread is incredibly easy to make at home! This Mexican bread is delicious with many dishes, such as shawarma, and is not limited to Mexican recipes.
How to Make Chicken Shawarma
Chicken shawarma is one of the most delicious sandwiches of all time. Are you with us? Here is how to make it so you can enjoy sandwiches even tastier than store-bought ones.
How to Make Luqmat al-Qadi Doughnuts
Luqmat al-Qadi... a homemade recipe for one of the tastiest and easiest desserts. You always ask for the method, and here we are sharing it properly.
Rice Mujaddara (Madardara)
Rice mujaddara, or madardara, is one of the tastiest vegetarian dishes. It is very nourishing and especially delicious with a cup of yogurt, pickles, or salad. This recipe originally comes from South Lebanon. Some people like it a little mushy, just like this version.

















