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Beef and Green Bean Stew
Beef and green bean stew is one of the most traditional dishes, easy and quick to prepare. This dish is perfect for the whole family, especially for young kids after a long day at school.
How to Make Sahlab at Home
Sahlab is a delicious warm drink/dessert, often served with a sprinkle of cinnamon or other delicate flavorings. Perfect with cake or cookies—make it at home and enjoy its warmth.
Sesame and Nigella Seed Bread
Sesame and nigella (black) seed bread — perfect for sandwiches. Make it for your kids' school snacks or to serve with burgers.
Delicious Purslane Manaqish
Purslane manaqish — a delightful recipe. Purslane (also called farfahīn) is one of the tastiest greens for fattoush and salads; it can be served as a salad or made into pastries. Truly delicious.
Tender Date Cake with Caramel Sauce
A moist date cake that stands out — topped with a delicious caramel sauce that perfectly complements the dates. An easy, special dessert to enjoy with guests.
Milk Loaf Cake
Easy, quick and light — the kids will love it and so will you. Nothing beats homemade cake; perfect for afternoon tea!
How to Make Cake Pops
A homemade cake pops recipe — it couldn’t be easier. Turning leftover or dry cake into attractive little balls is perfect for birthdays or entertaining.
Chocolate Crepes
Chocolate crepes are a light, quick dessert that's perfect for breakfast or a treat. Serve with fruit like banana or simply with chocolate, according to taste.
Lentil Rishta
Lentil Rishta is a vegetarian dish you will enjoy. Not very common but a very old recipe — simple ingredients based on lentils and dough. See the full method below.
Tea Bag–Shaped Cookies
Adorable tea bag–shaped cookies. Dough is cut into a tea-envelope shape, baked, then dipped in chocolate sauce — a charming treat for tea time.
Vegetarian Pea and Carrot Stew (No Meat)
A light, flavorful vegetarian stew of peas and carrots, brightened with cilantro, garlic and tomato. Easy, healthy and perfect served with white rice or rice with vermicelli.
How to Make Cheese Donuts
Donuts are one of the most delicious sweets kids love. They are perfect for breakfast or alongside a cup of coffee for a short break during the day. Here we share this tried-and-tested recipe for delicious cheese donuts!
How to Make Puff Pastry with Cream
From easy, tasty, and quick recipes! Puff pastry with cream is perfect when you need a dessert for guests or a treat that doesn't require much time or ingredients.
Mabrousha Cake with Apricot Jam
A nostalgic Mabrousha cake that brings back childhood memories of a simple, delicious jam-filled treat. Perfect for tea time with apricot jam.
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.
Quick Homemade Safouf
Quick homemade safouf — an easy, fast home recipe. The quantities below make a small pan and won't take much time. Perfect for a quick, tasty treat when guests arrive.
Tart with Cream and Chocolate Sauce
Tart filled with whipped cream or chocolate sauce — or make mini tarts if you prefer. Prepare the tart dough as detailed in the recipe; the rest is very easy.
Genoise Sponge Cake
Genoise sponge cake — a cream-and-fruit filled cake. Can be made plain or chocolate. Loved by everyone and perfect for any occasion.

















