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“Qamar al-Din Mahallabia (also called Balawza)”
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Rice with Peas and Ground Beef
An easy, delicious rice dish with peas and ground beef — great alongside many mains or served on its own with yogurt and salad. Family-friendly.
Stuffed Zucchini in Yogurt (Kousa Mahshi bil-Laban)
A family-friendly, very tasty dish. Can be served hot or cold — especially refreshing when served chilled.
Vegetable Rice (Rice with Vegetables)
A practical and popular recipe. Serve as a main dish or alongside chicken, kebabs or other meats. The recipe includes detailed tips.
Easy Chicken Burgers
Homemade chicken burgers — cleaner, tastier and more economical than the restaurant version. When made this way, kids will love them even more.
Maqluba with Vegetables and Ground Beef
A delicious, easy-to-make vegetable maqluba layered with coarse ground beef. Distinctive presentation — serve with yogurt and salad. Can be made without meat.
Stuffed Chicken with Rice
Whole chicken stuffed with rice and minced meat — an elegant, delicious dish perfect for special occasions or a family Sunday lunch. Enjoy!
Red Pepper Paste
A concentrated red pepper paste you can use in many dishes. It’s worth learning to make at home since it’s not always available ready-made — cooking takes several hours, so be patient for the best result.
Beef (Veal) Stroganoff with Potato Gratin
Beef stroganoff made the classic way. This Russian-origin dish has become one of the most popular recipes across the Arab world. Serve it with the potato gratin detailed in the recipe or with rice.
Easy Maakaroon Dessert
An easy, delicious Maakaroon — fried sweets dipped in syrup. Drain and serve cold at room temperature. Homemade sweets are lovely, especially when quick to prepare.
Delicious Chocolate Truffles
An easy, irresistible chocolate treat — enjoy the intense chocolate flavor and serve these special truffles to your guests. Simple, delicious recipes like this are not to be missed!
Maamoul (Layered) with Dates
Layered maamoul with dates — one of the finest Arabic sweets. Homemade versions are especially satisfying. Here is a tasty recipe we hope you’ll enjoy.
Petit Fours (Sablé)
A tested home recipe for petit fours (sablé) that's quick and reliable. Fill or decorate them however you like—perfect for hospitality.
Date Syrup Cake
A very light and healthy date-syrup cake. Along with the benefits of date syrup, this recipe uses whole wheat flour so you can enjoy a nutritious dessert. Serve it to the kids too.
Cabbage Maqmoura
A quick, budget-friendly vegetarian cabbage Maqmoura. A traditional, economical dish with ingredients found in every kitchen.
Roasted Potatoes with Chicken and Vegetables
Roasted baby potatoes served with chicken in a creamy vegetable sauce. A rich, healthy and very tasty dish — low-fat sour cream adds flavor, and the potatoes are the star.
Five-Minute Swiss Roll (Skillet)
Five-minute Swiss roll made in a skillet — a fast, simple, practical method to make a delicious swiss roll for you and the kids. Fill and decorate as you like.
English Fruit Cake with Dried Fruit
English fruit cake with dried fruit — very tasty, simple and popular. Its texture is slightly denser than an ordinary cake. Perfect with a cup of tea.
Bukhari Rice with Meat
Bukhari rice — a delicious method of cooking rice with large pieces of meat, raisins added to the rice and garnished with fried almonds. Learn this approach to expand your rice repertoire.