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Pea and Carrot Stew
A delicious homemade pea and carrot stew! You can also add diced potatoes. Serve it with fluffy rice and vermicelli!
Broad Green Bean Stew
Broad (flat) green beans make one of the tastiest stews. They’re cooked with meat, garlic and both fresh and dried coriander for a lovely flavor. Serve with rice.
Tatbeeqah (Chicken Mansaf)
Tatbeeqah rice with chicken is a classic, comforting traditional recipe a home cook turns to when unsure what to make—or to impress guests. Finished with toasted nuts.
Easy Ablama Zucchini in Tomato Sauce
Easy Ablama zucchini is within reach — you won't need to hollow the zucchini, which cuts the prep time in half. Serve this delicious, light dish with rice.
How to Make 'Fake' Chicken Thighs
The thighs in the picture aren't real—the filling is chicken, vegetables and potato wrapped in puff pastry, then coated with egg and breadcrumbs and fried. A distinctive recipe!
Assorted Eid Maamoul Recipe
Maamoul for Eid with a variety of unique fillings you may not have tried before. Enjoy this rich recipe — you'll find a distinctive touch in the fillings.
Shaibiyat (Filled Baklava Pastries)
Shaibiyat: a beloved, classic Middle Eastern pastry. This home recipe uses ready phyllo (baklava) sheets and an easy homemade cream filling—simple and much better than store-bought.
Beef (Veal) Stroganoff with Potato Gratin
Beef stroganoff made the classic way. This Russian-origin dish has become one of the most popular recipes across the Arab world. Serve it with the potato gratin detailed in the recipe or with rice.
Molasses Finger Cookies
Molasses finger cookies — a fantastic recipe that replaces some sugar with molasses (date or grape molasses) to make delicious cookies. Easy and made with common pantry ingredients.
Apricot Jam Slice (Mishmishiya)
A very simple, easy apricot dessert made with common ingredients — sweet and tasty. You can use the same method with other jam fillings.
How to Make Donuts
Donuts — a clear, detailed, successful homemade recipe. It’s important that the dough rests in two stages. Fry in plenty of oil and decorate with chocolate, powdered sugar, etc.
Vegetable and Meat Stew
A hearty vegetable stew with meat — one of the best stews to serve alongside rice. The recipe also includes a simple basmati-with-butter method. You can add more vegetables to taste.
Balah al-Sham (Deep-Fried Syrup Pastries)
Balah al-Sham — a classic Levantine sweet. Very tasty and easy to make. The dough is fried in cold oil (a key tip for success). Read the steps carefully and prepare delicious balah al-sham.
Date Tart
Date tart — a creative, nutritious dessert made of a biscuit crust and a date filling. Great to serve to children — they’ll love the dates and ask for more.
Savory Cupcakes (Muffins)
Savory muffins with cheese, za'atar and olives—delicious for breakfast or as a quick snack for kids. Give them a try.
How to Make Stuffed Cabbage
Stuffed cabbage is one of the most delicious types of mahshi (stuffed dishes). The filling is similar to other stuffed vegetables. You can add pieces of meat under the cabbage leaves at the bottom of the pot for extra richness.
How to Make Gulf Lamb Kabsa
Kabsa is a rice dish with meat and nuts, one of the Gulf’s most famous and delicious dishes. This recipe varies among Gulf countries, but the shared rice base remains, with additions and personal touches from each cook.
Qatayef Without Semolina
A tried-and-tested, very delicious qatayef recipe without semolina. You can choose the filling you prefer: ashta, pistachios, or walnuts with sugar.