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Awamat (Arab Donuts)
Awamat are delicious fried dough pastries suitable for any time, but if you are on a strict diet, steer clear—they are typically fried in hot oil or served with syrup.
Qatayef Dough
Do you make qatayef at home or buy it ready-made? On #شو_طابخين_اليوم, any recipe can be prepared in your own kitchen!
How to Make Thyme Fatayer
Thyme fatayer made with an easy, delicious homemade recipe! You can use this dough for many different kinds of fatayer. We hope you enjoy these pies and feel inspired to try them!
Fajita on Pizza Dough
Fajita — not a sandwich but a pizza. Why not? There's no limit to getting creative with food! Two recipes in one :) Try it.
Lahm bi Ajeen (Meat on Dough)
Lahm bi ajeen — everyone loves this tasty dish, especially when it comes straight from the oven. Serve with yogurt, a squeeze of lemon, and vegetables if you like.
How to Make Soft Brioche Dough
Soft brioche made with a homemade recipe that can't be beaten! Brioche is one of the most delicious French pastries. Try it with a sprinkle of sugar on top as soon as it comes out of the oven—amazing!
Awama (Luqaimat) — Crisp Syrup-Dipped Dough Balls
A reliable homemade recipe for awama: small fried dough balls that are syrup-dipped. Frying in two stages gives them their signature crispness.
Za'atar, Cheese, and Olive Rolls
Dough rolls filled with za'atar, cheese and olives, or any filling you like. This is a very tasty and practical recipe that kids will definitely love. Try it and let us know what you think in the comments.
How to Prepare Qatayef Batter (Dough)
Qatayef remains one of the most loved desserts. Here is another take on preparing Qatayef batter with useful notes. Give it a try and share your feedback. Bon appétit!
Baqaat Dough with Black Seed
Baqaat are one of the most delicious types of pastries, famous in the Lebanese countryside! They’re delicious with labneh, and you can also spread za'atar or cheese on them before baking them in the oven, just like mana'eesh.
Harraq Asba'o (Spicy Lentil and Dough Stew)
Harraq Asba'o — a delicious, rich Levantine dish combining lentils, a simple dough, tamarind, pomegranate molasses and fried onions. Try this traditional recipe.
Fake Kunafa with Cream
Fake kunafa with cream, an easy homemade recipe... This kunafa will do the trick if you don't have kunafa dough or even cheese. It's a really great and economical recipe.
Authentic Sfiha with Whole Wheat Flour
Traditional sfiha made with whole wheat flour and whole grain flour for a lighter, healthier dough. You’ll find all the details you need for a successful, soft dough and a tasty filling. You can use white flour if preferred.
Chocolate Honeycomb Bread
Chocolate honeycomb bread can be served for breakfast or as a dessert. Here is the recipe in full detail. You’ll definitely love it because the dough stays soft, and the kids will ask for it again and again.
Pizza Rolls
Pizza is one of the tastiest baked goods, usually made in large pans or as small mini pieces—but have you ever tried pizza rolls? The dough is the same, but the shaping is different, which makes these rolls look more distinctive.
Easy Croissant Recipe
Homemade croissants that are tastier and easier than you might think. Do you think making croissants is difficult? Absolutely not with this recipe, especially since the dough is prepared in stages.
How to Make Luqmat al-Qadi Doughnuts
Luqmat al-Qadi... a homemade recipe for one of the tastiest and easiest desserts. You always ask for the method, and here we are sharing it properly.
How to Make Lahm Bi Ajeen Filling
Lahm bi ajeen filling made with an easy home-style recipe! You’ll also find a link in the recipe to make the dough. Some people even enjoy lahm bi ajeen for breakfast, and it’s so delicious.

















