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Easy Rice Pudding with Milk
Rice pudding is a classic dessert that everyone loves! It can be served at room temperature, but it's definitely best chilled from the fridge. Serve it with a sprinkle of pistachios.
How to Make Madlouqa Dessert
Madlouqa is a special homemade dessert recipe. Its presentation and appearance speak for themselves! Madlouqa is one of the distinctive and popular Ramadan sweets. The dough is made with pistachios and semolina. Let’s take a look at all the details.
Orange Muhallebi (Orange Milk Pudding)
Orange muhallebi — an unexpected twist on classic muhallebi cups. Flavored with orange and garnished with shredded coconut and crushed pistachios.
Sinioura with Pistachio Filling
Sinioura (a small filled butter cookie) with a pistachio filling — a simple homemade recipe. You can leave them plain or fill them with pistachio and dust with powdered sugar.
Chicken with Coconut Milk and Curry
Asian-style chicken cooked in coconut milk and curry — fragrant, easy, and quick. Serve with rice or potatoes.
Maghmour (Eggplant Stew)
Maghmour — a traditional vegetarian dish made with eggplant, onions and chickpeas. Potatoes can be added if you like. Serve warm or chilled; it’s also known as eggplant moussaka in some regions.
Kumpir Potato
Kumpir potato is a new recipe that lovers of baked potatoes or fast food will enjoy. Try it and tell us what you think.
Shahbayyah Roast (Tied Roast)
Shahbayyah roast — a hearty American-style roast that’s become very popular. You can cook it in a regular pot, but a pressure cooker makes the meat tender in less time. Serve with vegetables and the gravy; full method below.
Dawood Basha (Meatballs) with Rice
Dawood Basha — an easy, hearty meal that comes together quickly. Prepare the meatballs; the rest won’t take much time. The meatballs cook with potatoes and the dish is served with rice.
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Basil and Tomatoes
An easy, very delicious, and unconventional recipe for preparing chicken breasts with basil and tomatoes. The chicken can be served from the oven alongside roasted potatoes or rice, as desired.
Detailed Roast Turkey (Roasted Turkey) Recipe
A complete roast turkey recipe from prepping the bird through making the accompanying gravy. The dish is not complete without the celery-and-toast mix—find the special link inside the recipe. The perfect, full Thanksgiving recipe you won't find anywhere else.
Flat Maamoul with Ashta and Pistachio
Flat (layered) maamoul filled with ashta (clotted cream) and pistachios — a special, elegant dessert worth trying. The recipe includes homemade ashta and syrup.
French-Style Bread
Homemade French-style bread — try this easy recipe to bake delicious rolls at home. Serve at breakfast or use for school lunch sandwiches.
Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights Dessert)
Layali Lubnan, or Lebanese Nights, is an easy and delicious dessert featuring two layers of cream – one cooked and one fresh. It's garnished with pistachios and served with a sweet syrup.
How to Make Qashatliya Halva
Qashatliya Halva is a cold, incredibly delicious dessert. The key is that it’s very easy to prepare. It relies on milk, starch, and pistachios, and its texture stays soft like jelly when served.
How to Make Sultan's Bite
A wonderful recipe for one of the most delicious Turkish desserts. Sultan's Bite combines the softness of milk pudding and cream with coconut and pistachios—a truly special treat in every sense.
Pea and Carrot Stew
A delicious homemade pea and carrot stew! You can also add diced potatoes. Serve it with fluffy rice and vermicelli!
How to Make Shahbaya Roast
A successful, easy, and delicious homemade roast recipe — a new addition to our roast beef (shahbaya) collection. A real show-stopper!

















