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Mashed Potatoes with Green Za'atar
An inventive twist on mashed potatoes—mixed with green za'atar for a fresh, herby flavor. Serve with tart pomegranate seeds and vinegar-flavored chips for a delightful contrast.
How Do We Make Meshbak?
Meshbak is one of those delicious Arabic sweets that are easy to make at home... the key is getting the right consistency for a successful batter! Try this recipe and you won’t regret it.
How to Make Syrian Meshabbak
Syrian meshabbak made at home — a foolproof recipe every time. Follow the steps and let the batter rest as long as it needs so the result suits your taste.
Savory Cake
An unusual savory cake recipe made with everyday ingredients. It’s called a cake because it looks like a filled cake—actually two layers of batter with a tasty savory filling between them.
How to Make Lebanese Fattoush Salad
A clear homemade Lebanese fattoush salad recipe with the essential vegetables that make up fattoush. Some people also like to add grated carrot or pomegranate seeds!
Easy Meshabek (Fried Sweet Ribbons)
Meshabek — a simple homemade sweet made from a fermented batter, deep-fried and soaked in syrup. Important steps: allow the batter to ferment well and stir before shaping and frying.
Homemade Cheese
Some homemade recipes can be tastier than store-bought ones, but the most important thing is that they are always healthier because we know exactly what they contain! How about making cheese with black seed today, also known as nigella or black cumin?
Spinach Fatayer Filling with Pomegranate
A delicious homemade spinach fatayer filling! You can add tomatoes or pomegranate seeds if you like. This recipe is truly appetizing and definitely worth trying :)
Safouf
Safouf is one of the easiest Arabic sweets to make! Whenever I think of dessert, I first think of making safouf. Some people like to decorate it with sesame seeds or nuts, and it can also be left plain.
Sweet Semolina Kibbeh
Semolina kibbeh is a delicious and inventive Arabic dessert! It is sometimes filled with clotted cream, but our recipe uses a sweet cheese filling similar to qatayef filling — and even better.
Potato Kibbeh with Tart Pomegranate
Potato kibbeh with pomegranate seeds — a light, clean, very tasty vegetarian recipe. Fried onion gives the potatoes an indescribable flavor. Garnished with pomegranate and served with olive oil.
Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)
Easy namoura — one of the tastiest Arabic desserts. It’s important to let the batter rest as long as possible to ensure success. Garnish namoura with almonds or a touch of orange blossom water.
Sfoof (Turmeric Semolina Cake)
Sfoof made at home — a tried-and-true, guaranteed recipe. This version benefits from letting the batter rest before baking for a better result. Enjoy!
Cupcake Recipe
Easy, reliable cupcakes that kids will love. Fill the cups only three-quarters full so the batter doesn't overflow as they rise.
How to Make Banana Pancakes
A delicious and very easy banana pancake recipe. This differs from the regular pancake method because banana is part of the batter, and the pancakes are also more cohesive than classic pancakes.
How to Make Eggplant Fatteh
Eggplant Fatteh — have you tried it before? If not, we recommend you give it a try. Eggplant with yogurt is exceptionally tasty, and pomegranate seeds on top are the magical finishing touch.
Fried Bananas
Fried bananas with batter and honey is a classic recipe from Indonesia that has become widely popular because it is delicious, easy to make, and suitable for any time of day. Serve it hot, because its crispness when warm is irresistible!
Banana Pancake Bites
A quick, tasty banana dessert—nutritious and kid-friendly. Coat bananas in a pancake-like batter, drizzle with chocolate or syrup, and serve immediately.

















