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Easy Homemade Pizza
The secret to a great pizza lies in a dough that rises well. Here is the easy dough for homemade pizza with guaranteed results every time. Give it a try and enjoy!
Kibbeh in a Pan
A traditional pan-baked kibbeh recipe. This version guides you through preparing the kibbeh dough, layering with a seasoned beef filling, and baking until golden.
Lentil Rashta Soup
An unconventional, fresh way to prepare Rashta lentil soup, this time with dough filled with meat and reminiscent of Shish Barak. Try this recipe and you’ll get a delicious lentil rashta with a new flavor.
How to Make Kunafa with Cheese at Home
From A to Z, this recipe guides you step by step to make cheese kunafa the Lebanese way... two recipes in one: first, how to prepare the kunafa dough shreds, then how to make kunafa with cheese and syrup.
Bulgur with Tomatoes
A traditional Lebanese classic: bulgur with tomatoes. Easy and quick to make, yet very flavorful. Best served with yogurt and warm flatbread.
Tray Kibbeh
Tray kibbeh is a well-known traditional dish in the Levant, especially Lebanon and Syria. It can be served with green salad and yogurt-cucumber salad.
Armenian-Style Lahm Bi Ajin
Armenian-style Lahm Bi Ajin offers a different take on the traditional meat-on-dough dish, distinct from the Shaami version. Try this Norma Kitchen rendition and share your thoughts.
Fig Jam Tart
Fig jam tart is a celebration of culinary creativity, marrying a traditional tart dough with a fig jam filling used in Lebanese cooking.
Zalabiya
Zalabiya is one of the old and well-known pastries in Lebanese cuisine. It is often eaten for breakfast with labneh, za'atar, and other traditional breakfast dishes, but it can easily be turned into a sweet dish by dipping it in syrup. The choice is yours: do you want your zalabiya sweet or savory?
Whole Wheat Bread with Oats and Honey
Do you love kneading and baking bread as we do? If you enjoy dough, you’ll know how wonderful this recipe is. If you haven’t tried making bread at home yet, this is a perfect opportunity to try a delicious and wholesome whole wheat bread with oats and honey.
Puffy Bread (Mini Batouts)
A dough that looks intimidating but is easy to make. These puffy flatbreads cook on a pan and pair beautifully with any filling, making them great for special occasions and gatherings.
Almond and Date Sweets
One dough makes two of the loveliest sweets, perfect to serve with tea or coffee and sure to impress any guest. This almond and date sweets dough is one we invite you to try.
How to Make Armenian Sfiha
Armenian sfiha made easy — the filling and dough are similar to lahm bi ajeen (meat flatbread) with a few additions. The dough rolls out very thin. Learn all the secrets of Armenian sfiha in this recipe.
Honeycomb Chocolate Buns
Honeycomb (beehive) chocolate buns — a delightful pastry shaped like a honeycomb. Fill the dough balls with chocolate, cheese or za'atar and arrange in a pan for a tasty treat or breakfast.
Homemade Croissants
A reliable homemade croissant recipe that works — shape the dough as you like and choose any filling (cheese, za’atar, chocolate, etc.). A delicious breakfast treat.
Oven-Baked Lamb Ribs with Rice
An irresistibly tasty recipe for a lamb rib tray served with rice. A trusted, hearty homemade dish that pairs well with green salad and yogurt.
German-Style Chocolate Croissants
Chocolate croissants made with a dough used for several delicious German sweets. Let's learn the recipe and serve it for breakfast or as a dessert. You can also replace the chocolate with other fillings!
How to Make Lahm bi Ajeen (Meat Flatbreads)
Lahm bi Ajeen is a wonderfully popular dish everyone loves. There's a trick in this recipe to prevent the meat from shrinking during baking — discover it! Delicious served with yogurt.

















