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Lahmacun (Turkish-Style Minced Meat Flatbreads)
Turkish-style lahmacun — similar to the lahm bi ajeen we know, but Turks like to add sauce, parsley and diced peppers. Worth trying!
Cheese Sweet with Pistachios
Cheese sweet with pistachios is one of those traditional desserts we often used to buy ready-made, but with these easy recipes from the ladies of Sho Tbakheen El Youm, there’s no need for store-bought sweets anymore — just homemade goodness.
Halawet el-Jibn (Sweet Cheese) with Mozzarella
Halawet el-jibn with mozzarella — a much-loved sweet that’s easier to make than you think. The recipe also includes an easy method to make qreeshah (curd) at home.
Beef Kebabs with Cherry Sauce
Cherry meat kebabs are one of the tastiest and most famous dishes of Aleppan cuisine. Anyone who loves the combination of sweet and savory flavors, or meat with fruit, will fall in love with this wonderful dish—just as we did!
How to Make Mishbak (Arab Sweet)
Mishbak is a popular, rich Arab dessert that's fried and then soaked in syrup. Here is a clear, delicious recipe for making it at home.
Ghraybeh (Arabic Shortbread Cookies)
Delicious ghraybeh, with an option to fill them with date paste. A simple homemade recipe—light, tender, and easy to prepare.
Apricot Jam Slice (Mishmishiya)
A very simple, easy apricot dessert made with common ingredients — sweet and tasty. You can use the same method with other jam fillings.
How to Make Raisins at Home
Raisins are among the most delicious dried fruits and one of the most commonly used. We use them in both sweet and savory dishes, so it is handy to make them at home instead of buying them ready-made.
Mafroukeh
Mafroukeh is a delicious dessert enjoyed in every time and place. Every lady in the Shou Tabkheen El Yom group has her own way of making this special sweet, so how about trying our recipe today?
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.
Tahini Halva Mold with Photos
Tahini halva is one of those sweets that is found in almost every Arab home! We recommend making it at home because it is very easy and lets you choose the quality of the ingredients used.
Indian Chicken or Butter Chicken
Indian chicken, or butter chicken, in an easy recipe with a distinctive, rich flavor thanks to the addition of cream and butter. This is a very practical recipe, served with white rice and naan bread.
Tray-Baked Minced Meat with Tomatoes and Onions
Meat with tomatoes and onions is one of the tastiest recipes, especially when made with tender shredded meat. It is served with white rice or eaten with bread.
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.
Batata Hara
Batata hara, or potatoes with coriander and garlic, is a wonderful Lebanese appetizer! It is made with fresh green coriander, served with a squeeze of lemon, and eaten with bread... nothing better.
Mixed Vegetable Stew
Mixed vegetable stew is a super tasty dish served with rice or Arabic bread. It can be made vegetarian, or you can add pieces of meat to turn it into a vegetable stew.
Potatoes with Meat, Mushrooms, and Carrots
Potatoes are delicious however you prepare them, but variety is important too! So we’re sharing this easy method for making one of the tastiest and simplest potato dishes with meat. Serve it with rice or eat it with bread, as desired.
Coconut and Peanut Dessert
For everyone who loves coconut and peanuts, here’s a sweet recipe that brings the two together. Try these coconut and peanut squares for a rich dessert that’s easy to prepare.

















