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Eggplant Sheikh al-Mahshi — Lebanese Style
Sheikh al-Mahshi eggplant is one of the most delicious ways to prepare eggplant. The eggplants are stuffed after frying with minced meat and simmered in a tomato sauce. Serve with rice.
Lahma Bi Ajeen (Meat Flatbreads)
Lahma bi ajeen is a beloved Arab pastry—some like it with a squeeze of lemon, others prefer yogurt.
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.
Coconut Balls
Coconut balls — with only a few ingredients you get a delightful coconut-flavored treat. Easy, quick and economical, these melt in the mouth and are loved by all.
Pakistani Vermicelli Kunafa
Kunafa made with Pakistani vermicelli — an easy, tasty dessert you can make at home in no time. Serve this new kunafa variation to impress guests.
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.
Yule Log (Bûche de Noël) with Buttercream
Yule log with buttercream — perfect for the holidays. The recipe includes instructions for the sponge and the buttercream. Happy holidays!
Shredded Coconut Cake
An easy homemade shredded coconut cake — light, delicious, and made without an electric mixer. Perfect with an afternoon or morning cup of tea.
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.
Fruit Slushie or Fresco
Fresco, an icy drink made with fresh fruit. Nothing is more refreshing in hot weather. Choose the fruit you love, make it easily at home, and have fun serving it beautifully.
Kibbeh Nayeh
Kibbeh nayeh is one of the most delicious Lebanese dishes. The kamouneh, a spice blend mixed with fresh herbs and rubbed into the meat, is what makes this dish a favorite for many.
How to Make Chicken Nuggets
Buying pre-made chicken nuggets is no longer a viable option thanks to easy, proven homemade methods. Try this recipe and your chicken nuggets will become one of the easiest dishes to prepare.
Baked Chicken and Potatoes
Chicken and potatoes baked in a tray with potatoes and carrots is one of the most practical dishes... a delicious recipe suitable for the whole family
How to Make Phyllo Dough for Phyllo Sheets, Ouzi, and Samosas
A wonderful recipe that saves you from buying phyllo dough! Now you can make filo pastry at home and prepare everything you want—from samosas to phyllo sheets and Ouzi—with clear, step-by-step guidance.
Kibbeh with Swiss Chard (Kibbeh Bil-Salq)
A wonderful, delicious recipe for kibbeh bil-salq (kibbeh stuffed with Swiss chard). The Syrian coast is known for serving this tasty kibbeh bil-salq, but it has found its way to us thanks to its rich flavors and numerous health benefits.
Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is a sweet and easy classic with pantry-friendly ingredients. Try this non-traditional method for a creamy, comforting rice pudding.
Sha'ibiat
A very easy recipe for a delicious dessert. Sha'ibiat is one of the popular sweets especially well known during the holy month of Ramadan, but it is delicious any time of year.
Turkish Kebabs
Turkish kebab is widely known, but everyone makes it in their own way. Here’s a version by the Sho tabkhin Today team.

















