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Tripoli-Style Falafel Recipe
Tripoli-style falafel is one of the most delicious old traditional recipes, made with chickpeas and no fava beans. It is especially tasty with tahini sauce, tomato slices, and pickles in an Arabic bread sandwich!
Shrimp Pasta with Béchamel Sauce
A very tasty shrimp pasta in creamy béchamel — a family-friendly dish. Makes about 4–6 servings. Key ingredients: 500 g pasta, 500 g shrimp, milk, flour, and plenty of butter.
Golden Toffee Cake
Delicious golden cake with a homemade toffee sauce. A trusted, proven recipe.
Kofta with Tahini
Have you tried making kofta with tahini, or do you prefer the traditional version with potatoes and tomato sauce? Variety is always good and may be especially welcome for the family and children :)
Shrimp with Basil Pesto Sauce
Many people love shrimp, while others prefer red meat and chicken over all kinds of seafood. That doesn’t stop shrimp from being one of the tastiest seafoods, with endless ways to prepare it. Today’s recipe keeps the shrimp’s flavor front and center, with very few additions.
How to Make Koshari
Koshari is one of the tastiest and most famous Egyptian dishes. Here is how to make it the traditional way, with the special tomato sauce and koshari dukkah. We hope you enjoy it and try it yourself.
How to Make Homemade Falafel
Homemade falafel (ta'amiya made with chickpeas) in an easy home recipe. Chickpea falafel is lighter. Serve it as a sandwich with vegetables like tomato and parsley and tartar sauce.
Grilled Eggplant - Video
Grilled eggplant with tomatoes is a delicious appetizer with an elegant look on the table.
Salmon with Lemon Sauce
There are many ways to cook salmon, and they are all easy and quick, because salmon does not need much time on the heat or it will become dry. Try this special salmon recipe with lemon sauce.
Pasta with Pesto Sauce and Chicken
A rich, quick pasta recipe with pesto and chicken. Pesto is one of the best sauces to keep refrigerated for quick meals — see the linked pesto recipe for a homemade version.
Chocolate Syrup (Dip-able Chocolate Sauce)
Chocolate syrup — quick and easy to make. Prepare and keep in the fridge until needed. Serves with many desserts, fresh fruit, marshmallows or ice cream.
Smoked Chicken Mandi
Smoked chicken mandi — a standout dish. Steaming the rice and chicken together gives the recipe a fantastic flavor. Don’t forget the daqoos (tomato sauce) to finish the plate.
Italian Bufalina Pizza
Bufalina pizza is one of the most famous types of Italian pizza. Its texture and flavor are different from regular vegetable pizza, as it relies only on the taste of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.
Beet Tabbouleh
Beet tabbouleh is a recipe that is perfect for vegetarians. If you have never tried this dish before or don’t know it, you should definitely get to know it. This is a modified version of traditional Lebanese tabbouleh, with beetroot and pomegranate instead of tomato. So delicious.
Crispy Chicken
Crispy chicken made with a homemade recipe that’s just unbeatable. The chicken tastes and looks so good—it’s truly something else. Get all the details and follow the steps carefully. Serve the crispy chicken with fries, coleslaw, and garlic sauce, or even yellow rice with vegetables!
The Easiest Way to Make Koshary
Koshary is one of the most famous dishes in Egyptian cuisine. The secret is in the sauces, which combine salty, sharp, and spicy flavors. The result is a filling, nourishing, and very delicious dish.
Easiest No-Bake Dessert
A homemade chilled dessert that's easier than easy .. It consists of two sauces, one white and the other chocolate, with a layer of biscuits at the bottom of the Pyrex dish. Try it because it's super refreshing.
Red Sauce Pasta with Cheese
Red pasta with cheese on top is a practical recipe that appeals to both adults and kids. If you're looking for something quick and filling at the same time, try this delicious pasta dish.

















