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Healthy Eggplant Manzala (Moussaka)
Eggplant manzala, aka moussaka! For fans of this dish — here’s a healthier version without frying the eggplant, which usually soaks up a lot of oil. Enjoy.
Eggless Mayonnaise
An egg-free mayonnaise recipe for anyone with an egg allergy or who simply dislikes the taste of eggs. It is also a great option for those concerned about egg spoilage in mayonnaise recipes.
Bulgur with Chicken
Bulgur with chicken — a tasty, simple, healthy home-style recipe. The bulgur is cooked with vermicelli; boiled chicken can be mixed in or served on top.
Classic Chicken Rice
A much-loved rice dish: rice cooked with ground meat, chicken cooking stock and warm spices, topped with boiled chicken and fried nuts. Delicious served with yogurt or salad.
Broccoli Chicken Soup
A soup rich in its ingredients and flavors. Broccoli soup with boiled chicken and a variety of vegetables, made with an easy recipe using ingredients commonly found at home.
Cheesy Baked Potatoes
Cheesy baked potatoes are made in two steps: first boil and mash the potatoes — the rest is in the recipe. An easy, delicious side to serve with beef and chicken dishes.
Syrian Chard Kibbeh
Chard kibbeh — an easy, healthy vegan recipe because it’s boiled in hot water instead of fried. Served with a special sauce included in the recipe. Highly recommended!
Laminated Sambousek with Two Doughs
A brilliant, flaky sambousek made by combining two types of dough — water (oil) dough and butter dough. Try mixing two doughs in one recipe for extra flakiness. Full details below.
Healthy Kofta with Tahini
Healthy kofta with tahini — a great idea to serve this delicious, popular dish in a healthier, low-oil, low-fat way. The flavor of tahini with kofta is wonderful.
Green Zaatar Bread
Green zaatar bread — very delicious with fresh zaatar and olives. Besides tasting great, it smells wonderful. Serve it for breakfast or use it to make the best sandwiches for the kids.
How to Make Katayef Batter
A simple, home-tested Katayef batter recipe. You can fill them with pistachios, walnuts, or cream, and cook them on the stove or fry them in hot oil.
Bread Fritters
A very easy and practical recipe, especially when you have stale bread you don’t want to waste. Be sure to remove all moisture from the bread before frying the dough to avoid bubbles in hot oil.
Easy Garlic Sauce
A simple, delicious garlic sauce recipe made without eggs and with just a small amount of oil. Try it this way and you’re sure to love it and make it again and again!
How to Make Donuts
Donuts are rich, fried sweets that kids love! Make them at home to make sure the oil is clean, and because they’re definitely more economical. Super easy!
Wheat Pudding with Nuts, No Milk
Milk-free wheat pudding is the ultimate winter dessert if you like serving it warm... Boiled wheat gives you energy and warmth! You can also enjoy it cold.
Refreshing Fruit Juice
An easy recipe for refreshing fruit juice — great for using up a large amount of fresh fruit before it spoils. Serve chilled for your guests and family to enjoy.
How to Make Donuts
Homemade donuts — a tried recipe for light, fluffy donuts that don’t absorb much oil during frying. A favorite with kids.
Easy Wheat Labniyeh (Wheat with Yogurt)
A refreshing, healthy, and simple traditional dish — just soak the hulled wheat, boil it, cool it, then serve with yogurt.