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Zanoud al-Sitt (Cream-Filled Pastries)
Zanoud al-Sitt filled with pastry cream using ready-made baklava or phyllo sheets — quick to make. Prepare the easy cream and the rest is simpler. Garnish with crushed pistachios. Can be fried or baked.
Mujadara with Rice or Mudardara
Mujadara with Rice, also known as Mudardara. The trick to this recipe is using the correct amount of water so the rice and lentils don't absorb too much. And of course, don't forget the fried onions on top!
Healthy Eggplant Roll Recipe
A new, healthy way to prepare eggplant—meatless and fried-free! Try this delicious vegetarian Eggplant Roll recipe, and you’ll love it.
How to Make Yellow Rice with Chicken
A tried-and-tested homemade recipe for saffron yellow rice with fried chicken — easy to make and very delicious.
Aleppine Kibbeh, Delicate Kibbeh
A somewhat different method for fried kibbeh, this version comes from the Aleppo kitchen. Try this traditional, flavorful approach as a change of pace.
How to Make Donuts
Donuts are rich, fried sweets that kids love! Make them at home to make sure the oil is clean, and because they’re definitely more economical. Super easy!
Crispy Mashbak (Crunchy Fried Pastry)
A clear, tried-and-true homemade recipe for crispy mashbak — a rich, delicious Arabic sweet that many love. Very easy.
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.
Mshabbak (Lace Sweet Pastry)
Mshabbak (also called the Arabic lace pastry) is a traditional syrup-dipped fried dessert. This recipe includes instructions for coloring the syrup, if desired.
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.
How to Make Othmaliyeh or Basma Dessert
Basma or Othmaliyeh... two layers of Othmaliyeh vermicelli filled with fresh qashta (clotted cream). And of course, don't forget the pistachios, which add richness and flavor. A very special dessert, served with atr (sugar syrup).
Chicken Wrap Recipe
A very tasty homemade chicken wrap with crispy fried halloumi. A quick recipe worth trying — unlike any other. A nice change!
Oven-Baked Potato Wedges
Potato wedges — thick potato slices seasoned with herbs, spices, oil and Parmesan, then roasted until golden. A delicious alternative to deep-fried fries.
Maamoul Mad with Walnuts
Maamoul Mad with walnuts. Here you’ll find the proper maamoul mad dough, which also works beautifully with date or ashta fillings. Of course, you’ll also find the recipe for the delicious walnut filling. Make it for Eid—Eid Mubarak to everyone.
Mujadara (Lentils and Rice)
Mujadara differs from red mujaddara by using large lentils and, in this version, rice replaces bulgur. Feel free to increase fried onions to taste.
Maqroun Kibbeh Filled with Walnuts
We’re used to seeing fried kibbeh filled with meat, but this recipe is very inventive and sweet: fried maqroun dessert stuffed with walnuts! What do you think about trying this sweet kibbeh for a change?
How to Cook Hindbeh (Allet)?
Hindbeh, also known as allet, is one of the tastiest Lebanese cold appetizers. Serve with a squeeze of lemon; it can be made into a sandwich and is especially delicious with crispy fried onions.
How to Make Kebe Hila with Potatoes
Kebe Hila with potatoes can be baked, fried, or boiled, then served with cooked yogurt just like meat kibbeh. A delicious and budget-friendly recipe—here is the method in detail.

















