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Whole Wheat Bread with Oats and Honey
Do you love kneading and baking bread as we do? If you enjoy dough, you’ll know how wonderful this recipe is. If you haven’t tried making bread at home yet, this is a perfect opportunity to try a delicious and wholesome whole wheat bread with oats and honey.
Almond and Date Sweets
One dough makes two of the loveliest sweets, perfect to serve with tea or coffee and sure to impress any guest. This almond and date sweets dough is one we invite you to try.
How to Make Zalabia
How to make delicious zalabia, one of the tastiest pastries you can enjoy with labneh, thyme, and olives, or turn into a light sweet treat with a few additions of honey and syrup. The dough recipe is from us, and you choose whether to make it sweet or savory :)
Lahm bi Ajeen (Meat on Dough)
Lahm bi ajeen — everyone loves this tasty dish, especially when it comes straight from the oven. Serve with yogurt, a squeeze of lemon, and vegetables if you like.
How to Make Fried Ozi
Fried ozi is delicious and perfect for the most elegant occasions. All you need is cold cooked rice, which you may already have in the fridge, and ready-made sambousek dough. Follow the recipe below, and feel free to get creative with the dough shape and add nuts as you like!
Zalabia (Fried Dough) Recipe
Zalabia — one of the tastiest and easiest pastries to make. Serve at breakfast with labneh or as a sweet with sugar or syrup. This version is flavored with anise.
Awama (Luqaimat) — Crisp Syrup-Dipped Dough Balls
A reliable homemade recipe for awama: small fried dough balls that are syrup-dipped. Frying in two stages gives them their signature crispness.
Za'atar, Cheese, and Olive Rolls
Dough rolls filled with za'atar, cheese and olives, or any filling you like. This is a very tasty and practical recipe that kids will definitely love. Try it and let us know what you think in the comments.
Successful Maamoul Recipe
Perfect maamoul for all your happy occasions, holidays, and hospitality. This recipe is reliable and traditional—just follow the steps and you’ll be happy with the result every time, and never want to change it.
Green Tortilla Bread
A great green tortilla bread recipe, perfect for fajitas or tacos. The green color comes from spinach—use spinach juice or pureed spinach for the dough.
How to Prepare Qatayef Batter (Dough)
Qatayef remains one of the most loved desserts. Here is another take on preparing Qatayef batter with useful notes. Give it a try and share your feedback. Bon appétit!
Refreshing Pineapple Cocktail
A pineapple cocktail — you could also call it a pineapple smoothie because it contains ice. Extremely refreshing and perfect to serve the family on hot days.
Cake Balls
An easy dessert for making chocolate cake balls that are perfect for birthdays or any party that will bring together many kids.
Maamoul Rolls with Date, Chocolate, and Coconut
Maamoul in all its varieties is delicious and one of the most popular Levantine pastries people always ask for. This recipe includes three tasty fillings: date, chocolate, and coconut.
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.
How to Make the Tastiest Za'atar Crackers
Za'atar crackers make the perfect little bite or snack, using very simple ingredients found in every home. This is a recipe you shouldn't miss—you should definitely learn it, as it's also great for serving guests.
Chinese Noodles
Chinese noodles, or Chow Mein, made with an easier-than-easy recipe. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, this dish will definitely do the job, especially since it is a little different from the usual.
How to Make Chocolate Basbousa
Chocolate basbousa made with an easy recipe... Where are the chocolate lovers? You’ll surely enjoy its delicious flavor and soft texture, and it’s perfect for kids and for serving guests.