Search results
“How to Make Lahm bi Ajeen”
Zesta Library
Search result recipes
Results update across recipes, ingredients, categories, and kitchen styles.
Armenian-style Cheese Borek
Armenian-style cheese borek is one of the tastiest borek/samosa recipes. Try this distinctive tender dough — you may never make borek any other way.
Broad Green Bean Stew
Broad (flat) green beans make one of the tastiest stews. They’re cooked with meat, garlic and both fresh and dried coriander for a lovely flavor. Serve with rice.
Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun is a very popular and delicious Indian dessert. You can add saffron if you like, but its ingredients are commonly available and it’s easy to make.
Tatbeeqah (Chicken Mansaf)
Tatbeeqah rice with chicken is a classic, comforting traditional recipe a home cook turns to when unsure what to make—or to impress guests. Finished with toasted nuts.
Strawberry Jam
Strawberry jam is one of the easiest and most delicious preserves. The recipe clearly shows how to make it and how to sterilize the jars you'll store it in.
Stuffed Zucchini in Yogurt (Kousa Mahshi bil-Laban)
A family-friendly, very tasty dish. Can be served hot or cold — especially refreshing when served chilled.
Maqluba with Vegetables and Ground Beef
A delicious, easy-to-make vegetable maqluba layered with coarse ground beef. Distinctive presentation — serve with yogurt and salad. Can be made without meat.
Red Pepper Paste
A concentrated red pepper paste you can use in many dishes. It’s worth learning to make at home since it’s not always available ready-made — cooking takes several hours, so be patient for the best result.
Maamoul (Layered) with Dates
Layered maamoul with dates — one of the finest Arabic sweets. Homemade versions are especially satisfying. Here is a tasty recipe we hope you’ll enjoy.
English Almond Cookies
Almond cookies (almond biscuits) — very tasty. A classic English-style sweet, great for entertaining and delicious with coffee or tea. Try it.
Molasses Finger Cookies
Molasses finger cookies — a fantastic recipe that replaces some sugar with molasses (date or grape molasses) to make delicious cookies. Easy and made with common pantry ingredients.
Homemade Pressed Cheese (Cheese Mold)
A simple, clear home method to make pressed cheese. Easy and quick — make fresh, clean cheese at low cost with few ingredients.
Chard with Cowpeas (Selaq bil-Loubia)
Chard with cowpeas — a tasty dish often eaten with bread. Nutritious and flavorful; the coriander and garlic give it a wonderful aroma.
Khashkhash Dessert
Khashkhash dessert — an easy, quick-to-prepare sweet that uses few ingredients and is budget-friendly. Make it ahead and chill in the fridge.
Mughli (Caraway Pudding)
Mughli, also known as caraway pudding, is a beloved Levantine dessert traditionally served to celebrate a newborn. It’s fragrant, comforting, and worth the time it takes to make.
Five-Minute Swiss Roll (Skillet)
Five-minute Swiss roll made in a skillet — a fast, simple, practical method to make a delicious swiss roll for you and the kids. Fill and decorate as you like.
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.
Date Tart
Date tart — a creative, nutritious dessert made of a biscuit crust and a date filling. Great to serve to children — they’ll love the dates and ask for more.