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Walnut Maamoul (Filled Shortbread)
Homemade walnut maamoul — an easy, detailed recipe for the best walnut‑filled maamoul. Use the same dough to fill with dates or pistachios if you prefer.
How to Make Alat (Hindbeh)
Alat (hindbeh) is a light, healthy Lebanese meze. There are several ways to prepare it—some simply boil and dress it with lemon and olive oil, others sauté it with onions or top it with fried onions.
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.
Zucchini and Grape Leaves in Olive Oil
A delicious vegan dish for preparing zucchini and grape leaves in oil. You can adjust the acidity of the grape leaves and zucchini in oil by adjusting the lemon juice to taste.
Easy Broccoli Soup
Broccoli soup is one of the tastiest and easiest soups with a light creamy texture; the cooking cream and toasted bread on the side make it a rich, complete meal!
Loubia Bzeit (Green Beans in Olive Oil)
Loubia bzeit is an easy vegetarian dish served cold. Many enjoy it straight from the fridge, especially with onions and sweet green pepper.
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sun-dried tomatoes — delicious in many recipes. They work beautifully in pies, pizza, stews and more, adding a clear boost of flavor. Make them yourself!
Easy Orange Cake
Easy orange cake — a classic, lightly textured loaf flavored with fresh orange juice and zest. Perfect with an afternoon cup of tea.
Falafel Salad
Falafel Salad: An innovative and elegant way to serve falafel as a salad without bread. The recipe includes links to make falafel at home and tahini sauce. A falafel's constant companion!! :)
Maqrouta (Date-filled Cookies) with Olive Oil and Walnuts
Here is the maqrouta, or date-filled cookies, with walnuts and prepared at home very simply; this is a favorite date cookie that can make a lovely gift for a lunch or dinner invitation.
Lahma Bi Ajeen (Meat Flatbreads)
Lahma bi ajeen is a beloved Arab pastry—some like it with a squeeze of lemon, others prefer yogurt.
How to Make Turkish Ka'ak (Turkish Cookies)
An easy homemade Turkish ka'ak recipe using common pantry ingredients. Try this tasty pastry from Turkey, famous for its breads and baked treats.
How to Make Ghraybeh (Middle Eastern Shortbread)
Delicious ghraybeh made at home — light, buttery dough that melts in your mouth. Key tips: do not use butter (use ghee/samneh) and keep the cookies pale while baking for the perfect texture.
How to Make Meat Arayes
A quick and extremely easy recipe for Meat Arayes. These stuffed bread sandwiches are practical and loved by both adults and kids; serve them with fries, yogurt, and a vegetable salad.
Potato and Pea Stew
A special Kuwaiti breakfast dish from Kuwait, traditionally served for breakfast or 'riouq'. This potato-and-pea stew is easy, delicious, and quick to prepare, and pairs well with Arabic bread.
Cream-Filled Maamoul
The classic dessert at its best—delicious and unbeatable! Who loves #CreamFilledMaamoul? This is one of the easy, foolproof recipes from Shu Tabkhin Today, tested and made at home by homemakers. #Recipes #WhatAreYouCookingToday #Maamoul #Dessert
Lahm bi Ajeen (Meat Flatbreads) Recipe
A detailed, excellent Lahm bi Ajeen recipe — from making the soft, pillowy dough to the meat topping and baking method. All steps and timings included.

















