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Chickpea Fatteh, or Tasqiya
Chickpea fatteh, also called tasqiya, made the homemade way and at its best — with fried nuts in ghee :) And don’t forget: it’s important to serve fatteh immediately as soon as it’s ready!
Cold Semolina Dessert Loaf
A wonderful homemade cold semolina dessert! The result is like ice cream. We freeze this loaf until it is well set... super easy, practical, and inexpensive. Try it!
Fruit Salad
Fruit salad is always delicious, and the choice of fruit depends on your taste and preference. We recommend adding pineapple juice, and it can also be served with ice cream.
Syrian Chard Kibbeh
Chard kibbeh — an easy, healthy vegan recipe because it’s boiled in hot water instead of fried. Served with a special sauce included in the recipe. Highly recommended!
How to Make Athmaliya
Athmaliya is one of the most delicious Arabic desserts. All the ingredients for the cream are usually available at home. Athmaliya can be a little pricey in shops, but now you won't need to buy it!
Strawberry and Nutella Cake
Strawberry and Nutella cake — very easy, made with common household ingredients. Filled with chocolate cream and topped with Nutella. Everyone will love it — guaranteed!
Easy Avocado Smoothie
Avocado smoothie is a very popular drink. It’s often garnished with cream and honey, and some like to add nuts. Here’s a homemade version that's tastier than juice bars. :)
Zalabia (Fried Dough) Recipe
Zalabia — one of the tastiest and easiest pastries to make. Serve at breakfast with labneh or as a sweet with sugar or syrup. This version is flavored with anise.
Awama (Luqaimat) — Crisp Syrup-Dipped Dough Balls
A reliable homemade recipe for awama: small fried dough balls that are syrup-dipped. Frying in two stages gives them their signature crispness.
Znood El-Sitt with Saj Bread
Znood El-Sitt made with saj bread — an easy homemade dessert using a simple clotted-cream filling and saj flatbread. Quick, delicious and perfect any time.
Mujadara with Rice or Mudardara
Mujadara with Rice, also known as Mudardara. The trick to this recipe is using the correct amount of water so the rice and lentils don't absorb too much. And of course, don't forget the fried onions on top!
Easy Layali Lebanon
Layali Lebanon is a delightful Lebanese dessert with a memorable name. Try this very easy Layali Lebanon recipe and serve it chilled with cream and pistachios. Perfect to enjoy with guests from the heart of Lebanese cuisine!
How to Make Katayef Batter
A simple, home-tested Katayef batter recipe. You can fill them with pistachios, walnuts, or cream, and cook them on the stove or fry them in hot oil.
Healthy Eggplant Roll Recipe
A new, healthy way to prepare eggplant—meatless and fried-free! Try this delicious vegetarian Eggplant Roll recipe, and you’ll love it.
How to Make Yellow Rice with Chicken
A tried-and-tested homemade recipe for saffron yellow rice with fried chicken — easy to make and very delicious.
Aleppine Kibbeh, Delicate Kibbeh
A somewhat different method for fried kibbeh, this version comes from the Aleppo kitchen. Try this traditional, flavorful approach as a change of pace.
Nutella Cheesecake
An easy Nutella cheesecake with just two layers and no biscuits. You can also add a biscuit-and-butter base if you like. A dessert with an ice-cream-like texture that melts in the mouth.
Chocolate Brownie Cake
Easy chocolate brownies with a super-simple recipe! Can be served right away with ice cream. Rich in flavor and loved by kids and chocolate lovers alike!

















