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How to Make Turkish Kavurma
Kavurma — who doesn’t know it? If you haven’t tried it before, you’ve really missed out! Here is the Turkish way to prepare it, which differs from the Lebanese method, but kavurma is delicious no matter which cuisine it comes from.
How to Make Eggplant Makdous
Eggplant makdous is one of those pantry-preserving recipes that takes time to prepare and requires several steps to be followed carefully for a successful result... We’re sharing the tried-and-true method that will give you all the answers you need.
Baladi Za'atar Blend
A traditional baladi za'atar blend made the authentic way and very easy to prepare at home. The key is to toast and dry the ingredients well before grinding them. Za'atar is one of the most important dishes on the Levantine breakfast table, and many families prepare it annually so the house never runs out. It is mixed with olive oil before eating.
Date Maqrouطة Dessert with Olive Oil
Date maqrouطة with olive oil, a delicious homemade recipe made the traditional way! It tastes wonderful with coffee, and kids will love it too, especially since you're serving them a nourishing date-based dessert!
How to Make Arabic Booza
Arabic booza, a detailed, special, and refreshing homemade recipe! You really should try making this ice cream at home—you’ll find the result tastier than store-bought and definitely more economical.
Eggless Tiramisu Cake
Coffee lovers will adore this soft tiramisu cake recipe, made without eggs or alcohol. Tiramisu is all about ladyfingers dipped in bitter espresso!
Milk Ka'ak Recipe
Milk ka'ak — an easy homemade recipe. All the ingredients for this tender ka'ak are likely in your kitchen. A special, inexpensive recipe that you and the kids will really enjoy!
Madlouqa with Aleppo Pistachios
Madlouqa with Aleppo pistachios — a recipe that may look complicated but is actually very easy. Here’s a delicious tray for the best madlouqa. Enjoy!
Eggless Orange Cookies
Eggless orange cookies — a simple, delicious cookie recipe that doesn't require eggs. The dough only needs about ten minutes to rest before shaping.
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.
Khubeiza with Fennel and Leeks
Khubeiza (mallow greens) is a healthy Lebanese dish with many benefits, popular with plant-based eaters. This recipe adds fennel and leeks; serve it with bread.
Sablé Number Cake
A special number-shaped sablé cake — perfect for children’s birthday parties. The cake is made with sablé dough and filled with a creamy cream-cheese filling kids and adults will love.
Madeleine Cakes
Madeleines — one of the lightest, most delicate French treats. Their tender, airy texture and subtle flavor make them a repeat favorite. They are a type of small cake.
Sinioura with Pistachio Filling
Sinioura (a small filled butter cookie) with a pistachio filling — a simple homemade recipe. You can leave them plain or fill them with pistachio and dust with powdered sugar.
French Madeleines
Madeleines — a light, delicate small cake. One of the lightest and easiest French cakes to make. No electric mixer or long oven time required — perfect with coffee or tea.
Maghli (Caraway Pudding)
Maghli, also called caraway pudding, is a traditional Levantine sweet often served at celebrations—especially after childbirth. It takes time to make, but the result is wonderful. Don’t skip the nut garnish.
Beer-Bottle Grilled Chicken
A technically advanced technique for grilling chicken on a bottle! Once you try this recipe, you’ll never grill poultry the same way again.
Easy Namoura (Semolina Cake)
Namoura is a popular Arab dessert—delicious but rich. Treat yourself to a small piece today! Here’s an easy, tested method for Namoura.