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Okra with Meat and Lamb Ribs
Okra with meat — a rich, distinctive stew, even more indulgent with lamb ribs. Here’s how to make it; hope you try it.
Chocolate Filled with Almonds and Walnuts
Homemade nut-filled chocolate — an easy recipe. Once you make these at home you won't buy them ready-made again. Prepare chocolate cubes filled with nuts and enjoy them with guests and kids.
No-Bake Brownie Cake
No-bake brownie cake — a delicious and very easy recipe. Nothing beats making a cake without an oven. Chill it in the fridge long enough before serving. Enjoy!
Three Breads from One Dough
Homemade bread is irresistible. This single dough can be shaped to make French rolls, toast loaf, or hamburger buns—only the shaping differs.
Cream-Topped Basbousa
A simple basbousa cut into squares and decorated with clotted cream (qeemar). Delicious in taste and presentation.
Turmeric Kaak (Kaak al-Aqda al-Safra)
Turmeric kaak (also called al-marqad) — a popular, much-loved traditional kaak. Methods vary regionally and by cook, but it’s consistently a favorite. Try it!
Yule Log with Chocolate Cream
Yule log with chocolate cream — an easy recipe to make a delicious yule log at home. Chill for several hours or preferably overnight so it firms up well.
Easy Date Fingers
Date fingers (kleicha) — a classic Arabic sweet you can make at home. Try this tested recipe from Shou Tabkhin Today. Don’t forget sesame and nigella seeds for dipping!
Khabisa (Beirut-style Dessert)
Khabisa — a traditional Beirut dessert. Very easy and nutty, yet light. Don’t cut it until it has completely cooled. Here’s how to make it.
How to Make Alat (Hindbeh)
Alat (hindbeh) is a light, healthy Lebanese meze. There are several ways to prepare it—some simply boil and dress it with lemon and olive oil, others sauté it with onions or top it with fried onions.
Brazilian Sonho (Cream-Filled Doughnuts)
Sonho — a Brazilian sweet made from fried dough filled with cooked, cooled pastry cream. Dust with powdered sugar to serve. A very delicious treat we recommend trying.
Nutty Cookies
A simple, tested homemade nut cookie recipe the kids will love. You can fill or top them with chocolate spread or jam as you like.
Za'atar Ka'ak (Thyme Ka'ak)
Za'atar ka'ak — an easy homemade ka'ak flavored with fresh za'atar. Serve at breakfast with cheeses, yogurt and tea.
Savory Salted Biscuits
A tried-and-true homemade savory biscuit recipe. Add your favorite flavors—cheese, za'atar, or cumin—to customize the taste.
Rice Pudding
Rice pudding... a delicious, wholesome dessert that's nourishing for kids too. Simple ingredients and a straightforward method. Here is this tasty homemade recipe... Bon appetit!
Potato and Egg Cake with Mozzarella
A very practical and delicious recipe for making a potato cake with eggs and mozzarella cheese. Serve it as a side dish or as a main dish alongside green salad, soup, or yogurt.
Wild Thyme and Olive Bread
Homemade thyme and olive bread with a simple, tested method. You’ll love this recipe because all ingredients are readily available and it doesn’t require a tricky filling or long prep time—just let it rest a bit before baking.
Orange-Soaked Thursday Cookies
A simple home recipe for Thursday cookies (also known as Eid cookies). Regardless of the name, these cookies are among the tastiest and most popular in the Arab world. You can adjust the thickness to yield soft or crisp cookies.

















