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Fried Maakoron Sweets
Maakoron are traditional Arab fried sweets with a crisp texture. Simple ingredients and easy to make—deep-fried, then dipped in cold sugar syrup (qatar/shira) and served.
How to Make Fried Maqaroun Dessert
Maqaroun, also called Zainab's fingers, is one of the most delicious desserts soaked in syrup. Try baking the maqaroun in the oven instead of deep-frying it to reduce the calories.
How to Make Kefta with Cheese
A practical, family-friendly recipe for cheese-stuffed kefta baked in a pan with tomatoes and mozzarella.
Meat, Potato, and Mushroom Bake
A very practical, easy homemade meat, potato, and mushroom bake! Enjoy it with bread or alongside rice. You can also add a sprinkle of mozzarella on top.
Manakeesh Dough (Flatbread Dough)
A wonderful homemade manakeesh dough. This versatile dough also works for lahmacun, pizza, pastries and even bread. Easy and reliable.
Potato Croquettes Stuffed with Cheese
Potatoes are among the most popular foods—so how about when they’re stuffed with mozzarella cheese? Discover this quick homemade recipe.
Signature Aleppo Pistachio Mafroukeh
A simple pistachio mafroukeh recipe. This dessert may seem complicated, but the truth is exactly the opposite. Follow the steps and make the best plate or green mafroukeh rolls.
Homemade Shaabiyat
Shaabiyat is one of the tastiest and easiest Arab desserts to prepare. Let’s make it at home—it won’t cost you much, and the cooked cream filling is simply irresistible.
Dough for All Pastries
A versatile dough for all pastries and uses — a very successful, reliable recipe. If you want to make pizza, pies, or manaqish, you'll need this recipe.
How to Make Cinnabon Cake
A wonderful recipe for making cinnamon cake at home. Instead of making cinnamon rolls, you can prepare it as a cake with this easy and tried-and-true method.
Light Orange Cake
We are publishing a series of light recipes suitable for those who want to watch their weight... Today, straight from the #WhatAreYouCookingToday kitchen, we bring you this light orange cake recipe.
Qamar al-Din with Cooked Cream
Qamar al-Din filled with a cooked clotted cream and rolled into little rolls — an inventive, delicious recipe that qamar al-din lovers will enjoy. A lovely creative way to present a sweet!
All-Purpose Dough
An all-purpose dough — very easy to make. Use it for any pastry you like: manaqish, pizza or savory pies.
Pasta with Minced Meat and Cheese
Pasta with ground beef topped with shredded mozzarella — a very easy and delicious pasta-and-meat dish. This recipe is quick to prepare and loved by kids and adults alike.
How to Make Turkish Gozleme
Gozleme... Turkish pastries with spinach, feta, and mozzarella cheese... quick to prepare! Served hot for breakfast... We recommend making them. Nothing beats them with a cup of tea!
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.
Layali Qamar al-Din
Layali Qamar al-Din, also known as baloza, is a popular dessert especially during the holy month of Ramadan, since it is a special recipe that works well after iftar or as a suhoor meal.
How to Make Calzone
One of the most famous and delicious Italian recipes! Calzone, or Italian chicken pies, is perfect for anyone who loves classic Italian pizza. Here is an easy, tried-and-tested homemade version.

















