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Chicken with Vegetables Baked in the Oven
Chicken with vegetables... a mixed baking dish of fresh vegetables alongside pieces of chicken — nothing better. You can serve it with rice on the side. Here is how to prepare this rich meal!
Chicken Rice Recipe
A delicious chicken and rice dish that's perfect for any occasion. Try the chicken rice using the method in this recipe, and learn how to properly brown the chicken. You can also add ground meat to the rice if you like. Bon appétit!
How to Make Shuaibiyat
One of the most delicious Arabic desserts, often served especially during Ramadan... it is shuaibiyat! So why not learn how to make it and enjoy it all year long whenever the craving strikes? Here is an easy, tried-and-true shuaibiyat recipe. Enjoy!
How to Make Eggplant Casserole with Meat
A clear and easy eggplant casserole recipe. Delicious homemade comfort food—try it!
How to Make Milk and Coconut Kaak
It’s one of our traditions to keep a little something sweet on hand in case guests arrive unexpectedly, and there’s no better choice than kaak, which stays fresh and delicious for a long time. Here is a recipe for milk and coconut kaak that both adults and children will love!
How to Make Mexican Chicken
Mexican cuisine is known for its flavorful, spicy dishes. Try this delicious Mexican-style fried chicken, served with saffron rice for a complete meal.
Easy Safouf Recipe
Safouf is one of the tastiest and easiest Arabic desserts to prepare. Nothing is better than enjoying a piece of safouf with our morning coffee—here is this easy, reliable method.
How to Make Fried Rice
Fried rice is a globally known dish, though especially famous in African cuisine. It can be served alongside fried chicken or fried fish fillets, as desired.
How to Make Ashta or Qareesha
Qareesha, or ashta, is one of the essential ingredients in many Arabic desserts. But that does not stop you from enjoying qareesha on its own with fresh fruit, nuts, and syrup.
Fake Kunafa Without Kneading with Toast - Video
A quick, fuss-free kunafa inspired dessert that uses toasted bread instead of traditional kataifi pastry.
Spinach Cake
A special recipe that isn't very well known in the Arab world: spinach cake with vanilla cream! This recipe comes from German cuisine and is definitely worth trying, especially since the photos are so tempting.
Grape Leaves in Olive Oil
Grape leaves in olive oil is one of our favorite vegetarian recipes. You can adjust the dish's acidity by the amount of lemon juice and adding sumac, depending on personal preference
Aish el Saraya
Aish el Saraya is one of the most delicious and easiest Arab desserts. It is also very economical, especially if you make it with leftover toast that is no longer fresh enough for breakfast.
Cold Nescafe Dessert
Cold Nescafe dessert made at home with an easy recipe. Coffee and Nescafe lovers will definitely want to try it right away :) The best part is that it does not need an oven.
Fried Kibbeh
Homemade fried kibbeh, and there’s nothing better... Kibbeh patties are served with salad, soup, or yogurt for a complete meal. You can also freeze them uncooked until needed!
Local Mountain Green Beans in Oil
Badria green beans are what they’re called in Lebanon when the beans are mountain-grown and in season in summer. These beans are known for having lots of pods and a wonderful flavor.
Eggless Choco Prince Dessert
Choco Prince, or lazy cake! An irresistibly delicious dessert made with ingredients you already have at home, and the best part is that it doesn’t need an oven. Our recipe has no eggs :) Give it a try.
Delicious Anise Cake
Anise cake topped with sesame seeds and powdered sugar, which makes it even richer in flavor and beautiful in appearance! Anise is exactly what we need today for its calming benefits :)

















