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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.
How to Make Homemade Qashta (Ashta) and Qareesha
A tried-and-true home method for making ashta (qashta) or kaimr (qareesha). Prepare ashta to serve with a variety of homemade Arabic desserts from start to finish.
How to Make Beef Shawarma Skewers
Beef shawarma on a skewer — homemade. No need to go to a restaurant to enjoy skewered shawarma; bring the restaurant to your home. Enjoy!
Cheese Christmas Tree
A cute cheese Christmas tree appetizer that's sure to be a hit. A simple but brilliant idea to present cheese in an eye-catching — and delicious — way.
Avocado Juice (Shake)
Avocado juice — a rich, delicious shake. It’s not a light juice, which makes it excellent with curd (qaysha), nuts and honey. Here’s a special home method.
Syrian Sweet Dough Fingers
Today’s dessert is Syrian! Or that’s what it’s called: Balah al-Sham. It’s a delicious recipe that doesn’t take much effort or time. We recommend giving it a try.
How to Make Coconut Candles
Coconut Candles is an innovative and very elegant dessert idea for serving coconut in the shape of candles. This idea will add a special touch to your hospitality, in addition to its delicious taste, of course.
Tea Bag–Shaped Cookies
Adorable tea bag–shaped cookies. Dough is cut into a tea-envelope shape, baked, then dipped in chocolate sauce — a charming treat for tea time.
Rice Mold with Tawook
Rice with tawook is one of those easy, quick recipes. Today we are presenting it in a molded cake shape to add a lovely special touch to the table—after all, the eye eats before the mouth sometimes :)
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.
Potatoes with Meat, Mushrooms, and Carrots
Potatoes are delicious however you prepare them, but variety is important too! So we’re sharing this easy method for making one of the tastiest and simplest potato dishes with meat. Serve it with rice or eat it with bread, as desired.
The Best Walnut and Cinnamon Cake
The best walnut and cinnamon cake, with a flavor that resembles a cinnamon roll, but the shape and preparation method are completely different! A wonderful recipe from American cuisine!
How to Make Tortilla Bread
Tortilla bread is incredibly easy to make at home! This Mexican bread is delicious with many dishes, such as shawarma, and is not limited to Mexican recipes.
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.
Easy Pickled Maqti
Pickled maqti is one of the tastiest pickles, served with falafel and shawarma sandwiches or as desired. It is similar to pickled cucumbers and just as delicious.
How to Make Saffron Rice with Meat
Saffron rice with boiled and roasted meat shanks! An irresistible recipe, perfect for the most special occasions, explained from A to Z.
Thin, Crispy Maakaroun
A distinctive homemade maakaroun recipe that is crispy and easy to make! The secret to the crunch is shaping it thinly. Here is the detailed method!
Beef Sandwiches with Vegetables and Cheese (or Philadelphia Cream Cheese)
Practical, easy homemade beef, vegetable, and cheese sandwiches. You can make this recipe using thinly sliced veal for shawarma. Give it a try.

















